Arc Sport Makes Time Top 100 List

⚓️ ELECTRIC RUNABOUT

Here’s a fresh pick for a modern electric runabout: the Frauscher 740 Mirage Air—now offered with a factory electric package and, in recent updates, compatible with the Evoy/Vita drivetrain. It’s a minimalist, open-deck 24.5-footer that keeps the classic runabout vibe while swapping the rumble for a clean, near-silent glide. The hull is pure Frauscher—sharp entry, wide stern, generous freeboard—so you still get that planted feel in chop and an easy, social layout for swimming coves and sunset hops. Under the hatch, the latest spec pairs a 63 kWh lithium pack with a peak 137 kW (≈185 hp) motor; think confident hole-shot for tow toys and quick harbor moves, plus simple, one-lever control that anyone can learn in minutes. Expect top speeds around 30 kt, relaxed cruise near 23 kt, and short-range displacement sipping when you want to stretch the day; published figures show ~27 km at top speed and ~60 km at 10 km/h, with seating for seven.

If you’re after a sleeker, lower-profile deck (and a bit more wind protection), Frauscher also lists a closed-deck 740 Mirage variant with similar electric power ratings (90 kW continuous/137 kW peak) and spec notes you can cross-shop against the Air. Both sit in that sweet spot for lakes with noise and wake rules, delivering the signature “Frauscher feel” minus the fumes.

For readers comparing across the category: Marian’s M800 Spyder is another eye-catching electric runabout (7.9 m, 2.5 m beam) with lithium packs up to 125 kWh and motor options up to 150 kW, if you prefer a slightly longer, lounge-forward layout.

🏄🏾‍♂️ EFOIL COUNTRY TO COUNTRY CROSSING

Awake set out to answer a simple question: can an e-foil make a country-to-country sea crossing on one battery? Their team launched from Malmö, traced the pylons of the Öresund Bridge, and landed in Copenhagen after 27.5 km on foil, clocking about 1 hour 10 minutes and finishing with charge to spare—enough to hot-swap the same pack into a RÄVIK jetboard for celebratory laps in the harbor. The company’s own write-up pegs VINGA’s real-world range at roughly 35 km with the extended-range pack, which lines up with the ride log from the day.

The crossing doubles as a product demo for Awake’s modular ecosystem. VINGA uses a linear-jet drivetrain mated to Awake’s Flex battery system; the Click-to-Ride hardware snaps the board, mast, and battery together without tools, so crews can swap a fresh pack or even switch platforms in seconds on a dock or tender. That’s how the team went straight from e-foil to jetboard without lugging extra batteries.

For buyers and fleet operators, the relevant specs are straightforward. VINGA models post a top speed around 50–55 km/h, with ride time up to 120 minutes on the Flex XR battery under favorable conditions; Awake lists max power output of 4–8.2 kW, an 80-cm mast, and standard wing kits that include the Powder Wing—available in 1400 and 1800 sizes for stable, efficient flight at moderate speeds. Board volumes span 60 L (VINGA Ultimate) to 95 L (VINGA Adventure) to fit rider size and progression. The XR pack itself is around 18.5 kg, designed for roughly an hour or more of riding on jetboards and longer sessions on e-foils; dealers commonly cite up to 2 hours on VINGA depending on rider weight and water state.

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Taken together, the Malmö-to-Copenhagen run is less a stunt than a signal: with a high-lift wing and disciplined cruising speeds, VINGA’s XR setup can cover meaningful coastal distances on a single charge. That expands the playbook beyond flat bays—think guided out-and-backs, yacht-toy shuttles, and lesson blocks with quick battery swaps between students—while the modular rig reduces downtime on shore.

⚙️ Arc Sport on Time Magazine Top 100 Innovation List

Arc Sport stands on a list that shapes taste and sets a bar for what counts as progress. TIME likely did not hand out a courtesy nod. The editors judged across originality, effectiveness, ambition, and impact, and a towboat built for wakes and rope sports made the cut. That says something about where water meets tech, and where the next wave in recreation comes from.

The Sport delivers pull on demand with an electric drive that does not need revs to climb. Riders get clean lift. Crews speak in normal voices. Shorelines get less roar, less smell, less haze. The case for change stops feeling like a trade. It feels like the better boat.

The Arc Sport is a 23-ft production machine built to run a full day on a lake with ballast loaded and friends in the seats. The boat’s pack stores serious energy; the motor delivers serious thrust. Software ties it together. An available joystick control slides the hull sideways at the dock. Wake presets lock in repeatable pulls for surf, ski, or tube. Hull, drive, batteries, and code form one system, not a pile of parts, so the helm feels crisp and the wake sets hold.

The list spot also marks a shift in what wins attention in mobility. The last decade crowned cars. Boats lagged, in part because water punishes weight and drag. Arc’s value sits right in that tension. Battery mass doubles as ballast. Instant torque flips heavy to helpful when a rider calls “hit it.” Cooling water surrounds the hull. The lake, once a hurdle, becomes an asset.

The award matters for the market, not just the brand. Buyers gain a proof point for hesitant buyers. Builders see a lane for product that cuts fuel, noise, and upkeep without shrinking joy. Lakeside towns see a path to protect water and still host strong sport scenes. Insurance, marinas, coaches, and camps follow wins like this. A single boat cannot turn the fleet. A standard can.

Arc Boats recruited talent from aerospace and EV giants, then shipped. They built, tested, refined, and sold. That rhythm shows up in small touches that owners notice on day one hundred, not just day one.

TIME — Arc Sport: The Best Inventions of 2025

⚙️ WEEKLY SCAN

• Seattle leaders pitch Seattle–Tacoma electric ferry pilot | 2025-10-13 | GeekWire | World Cup 2026 deadline puts urgency behind regional zero-emission fast ferry service. | Link

• Kochi Water Metro’s new Mattancherry route gains riders | 2025-10-19 | The Times of India | Early uptake validates electric-hybrid ferry network and heritage-tourism link. | Link

• Lagos launches €410m ‘Omi Eko’ electric ferry program | 2025-10-17 | Vanguard | Major emerging-market commitment to electrified urban water transit. | Link

• VoltSafe shore-power pilot approved at San Diego marinas | 2025-10-17 | NBC 7 San Diego | Tests safer, smart magnetic connectors that could modernize marina electrification. | Link

• igus wins “Maritime Innovator of the Year” for mobile shore power | 2025-10-15 | MarineLink | Portable OPS hardware points to faster, lower-cost cruise/port emissions cuts. | Link

• Candela media/demo rides, Washington, DC (Oct 17–23) | 2025-10-14 | Marine Log | Live trials on the Potomac for policymakers and press. | Link

• Ferries Conference, Seattle (Oct 16) | 2025-10-07 | Regional forum where electric/hybrid service was in focus. | Link 

• Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Bergen (Oct 14–16) | 2025-10-14 | Riviera Events | Technical program on hybridization and fuel cells for vessels. | Link

• GreenPort Congress, Valletta (Oct 15–17) | 2025-10-07 | PortStrategy | Port electrification and OPS took center stage. | Link

• Swedish Green Transition Summit + Candela demo, Washington, DC (Oct 17–23) | 2025-10-15 | ALXnow | Public/press demo window tied to sustainability summit. | Link