Boats

Our Indian story begins in the north-west of that continent,  three decades’ ago in Udaipur, known as the city of the eleven lakes, the Venice of the east. Here  « Shriji” Arvind Singh, Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, had a vision of Udaipur as a solar city.…

A major name in marine mobility is dipping its toe into all-electric motors – Mercury. The noted developer of marine technologies has launched its five initial outboards under its new Avator lineup of all-electric motors, and I got the chance to test each of them out in Charleston, South Carolina. Be sure to check out…

Sunreef Yachts Eco celebrated a spectacular victory at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024. The all-electric 80 Sunreef Power Eco was voted Best Motor Yacht below 25m. The award was received by company representatives during an exclusive gala held in the Hotel Martinez in Cannes. The ceremony gathered industry professionals from across the globe…

Summer is back ! And with the sun comes the joys of summer: relaxation, weekend getaways, outdoor activities… and above all freedom in XXL size thanks to river cruises. 10 million passengers a year (source: French waterways report) enjoy discovering the beauty of France along the water. Becoming captain of your own boat is a…

A new all-electric maritime specialist called Vessev has come out of stealth mode with an exciting new vessel called the VS—9. The electric hydrofoil boat offers a state-of-the-art design that delivers incredible efficiency, providing future tourists with a smooth and quiet ride as Vessev looks to commercialize into larger vessels that can transport 100 passengers…

Thibault de Veyrinas, 60, took over Ruban Bleu, a Nantes-based company threatened with closure, in 2006, and has now made it the European leader in the sale of electric boats, as well as offering turnkey nautical bases. A forerunner in electric propulsion, it is constantly developing innovative solutions, taking advantage of the agility of its…

With growing demands for sustainable yachting solutions, the marine industry has begun exploring alternatives that could permanently replace glass or carbon fiber and polyester resin composite with eco-friendly composites that are solid, green, and lightweight. Building a future of sustainable yachting with natural fiber composites, Sunreef Yachts Eco has introduced plant-based elements for a negative…

Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. Arc is a very new company – it was founded in 2021 in Los Angeles, and is targeting…

Vita Power, the electric marine technology specialist, announces the first San Francisco Bay Area delivery of its line of 100% electric commercial RIBS to Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City. The 5.5m electric SeaDog RIB will support the daily operations of the marina located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Compatible with fast DC charging, it combines…

It is hard to establish the first electric catamaran manufacturers, as some brands are stronger in communication, while others focus their efforts on in-house work and prototyping. Some seem huge brands, others are much bigger and look small. The reality of the markets and online marketing, together with the information/misinformation that invades our lives every…