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4 weeks ago

ePropulsion UK & Blue Electric join forces for the Green Tech Boat Show 16 – 18 June, Queen Anne’s Battery in Plymouth ePropulsion UK is teaming up with Plymouth-based dealer, Blue Electric for the second and expanded Green Tech Boat Show. As well as discovering the full ePropulsion range of powerful electric outboards and POD drives for yachts, it’s an opportunity to hear from renowned yachtsman Conrad Humphreys about making the switch to green power. Conrad’s credentials as a multiple Round the World yacht race skipper, inspirational speaker and leadership coach led him to set up his Sports Environment business to help brands and sports events to become better custodians of the planet. In addition, after being a professional skipper onboard The Bounty in Channel 4’s recreation of Captain Bligh’s epic voyage, he founded Blue Electric. “After converting Bounty to electric propulsion for working duties around Plymouth, we launched Blue Electric to help our customers understand the challenges and opportunities when choosing an electric propulsion system for their boats,” explains Conrad. “ePropulsion has stood out as the clear market leader for recreational yachts and small boats. We now have a showroom and an onsite test and demo centre at our facility in Turnchapel Wharf and at the Mount Batten Watersports Centre.” The Green Tech Boat Show is the only dedicated UK showcase of the latest environmentally friendly marine technologies. Conrad will also be doing a live stream from The Bounty and talk at the event’s Innovation Hub. The ePropulsion team will be available throughout the show to discuss your boat, plans to convert to electric propulsion or specify requirements for a new build. ... See MoreSee Less

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9 months ago

Zodiac electric boats launched with 3.1 and 3.4 modelsThe eOPEN range is being launched with two sizes: the 3.1m / 10′ and the 3.4m / 11′ 6″ that will come with the appropriately sized complete Torqeedo drive system including motor, batteries and charger.4 Zodiac electric boats - 2 models, 2 colours, some of the reasons people like RIBs is that they are compact, easy to store, easy to tow, easy to drive and very agile. The ride is lively and very pleasant at average speed and the Zodiac electric boats have been planned for 50 minutes of autonomy at a Jaunty 12 knots / 22 km.They have 4 or 6 seats – depending on the size – and two lockers, again depending on the size for stowing personal belongings but keeping them within reach. Several options are available, including EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) floor, bimini top, rear ladder, storage net, a lift kit and Fusion audio system.“We were thrilled to partner with Zodiac on their eOPEN line of electric RIBs. It’s an iconic, yet innovative company that has a finger on the pulse of what customers want, and when,” said Dr Michael Rummel, managing director of Torqeedo GmbH.While there are no detailed specs yet available for the eOPEN range, presumably the hulls themselves are similar to the 3.1m and 3.4m models in the company’s existing OPEN range, and all will be revealed at Cannes. ... See MoreSee Less