Timeless elegance

🌊 WATERSPORTS

Arc Boats continues their demo program for the Arc Sport model (24’ electric boat). Demo videos showcase the power and agility of this electric water sports boat (maybe even the need for more passenger grab rails for the zippy take-offs). Reviews are positive on the fit and finish of the boat, together with features like front and rear facing cameras and a ‘Tesla-like’ display to control various boat settings. The wake surfers and wakeboarders filmed in the demo videos seem to like the wake - so, fun seems almost guaranteed.

Here is a link to one of our favourite recent review videos that includes an interview with CEO Mitch Lee, covering many electric-related details and statistics.

⚙️ OUTBOARDS

Congratulations to Vancouver, Canada based electric outboard company ACEL Power Inc. on raising $13.2M (CAD) in investor funding. This Series A funding will be used to scale production of its battery-powered boat motors. Led by Tau Capital, this funding will enable Acel to expand its manufacturing capabilities and introduce new 150- and 250-horsepower electric outboard motors by fall. ACEL's motors, known for their longevity and quiet operation, aim to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional gas engines, reducing emissions and environmental impact. The company currently serves markets in North America and Asia.

🛝 RECREATIONAL

Canadian-based Hillco e-Marine is introducing the CedarCraft Vintage Electric Cruiser.

The CedarCraft Vintage Electric Cruiser seamlessly blends classic wooden boat aesthetics with modern electric propulsion technology. Handcrafted in Canada, this cruiser is a testament to exquisite boatbuilding traditions and sustainable innovation.

The boat is meticulously constructed from Western cedar strip planking and oak ribbing, adorned with copper nails for a rustic, elegant appearance. To ensure durability, it features a protective fibreglass coating that extends the boat's lifespan. Here are the specifications from their website:

• Overall Length: 18 feet

• Beam: 5 feet

• Draft: 6 inches

• Propeller Draft: 12 inches

• Overall Weight: 450 pounds

• Material: Cedar strip hull, oak ribs, fiberglass to spray rail

• Bilge: Electric bilge pump

• Lighting: Running lights

• Electronics: USB charger

The CedarCraft Vintage Electric Cruiser is powered by a Torqeedo 6 kW 9.9 electric outboard motor. This advanced propulsion system offers over 8 hours of cruising at a leisurely speed of 5 knots. It includes real-time system status updates, battery power monitoring, and interactive maps accessible via a smartphone, ensuring a seamless and modern boating experience.

Here is a link to a video on this watercraft.

🖌️ SOCIAL MEDIA POST OF THE WEEK

This is one way to go electric! This YouTuber shows plans for building an electric drill propeller attachment.

📅 EVENTS

The E1 Series (link), the world's first all-electric raceboat championship, has announced its remaining races for the 2024 season. Here is the updated schedule for the remaining E1 Series electric boat races:

1. Monaco Grand Prix

   • Date: July 27-28, 2024

   • Location: Monaco

2. Lake Como Grand Prix

   • Date: August 23-24, 2024

   • Location: Lake Como, Italy

3. Hong Kong Grand Prix (Championship Finale)

   • Date: November 9-10, 2024

   • Location: Hong Kong

If you are finding this newsletter interesting or valuable, please help us by sharing this on social media and/or forwarding the registration link to a friend or colleague.