For All You "Go GREEN MARINE" Fans!!

**HStream1** · 06-17-2021, 04:29 AM

https://newatlas.com/marine/vision-worlds-most-powerful-outboard-engine-speed-record-goal/?fbclid=IwAR2rb5XwlmZqslLUlzkBwryKUQ3PSp1NeWkBqCgHj5o1_u53jGtf8LZiW-A

Back in May, Vision Marine Technologies opened reservations for its all-electric E-Motion 180E outboard, offering boaters the opportunity to equip their vessels with a cleaner, quieter breed of propulsion. Not only is the 180E the world's most powerful electric outboard, but it could soon become the world's fastest. Vision has teamed up with Hellkats Powerboats in an effort to push the all-out electric boat world speed record up over 100 mph (161 km/h).
A year ago, Norwegian company Evoy announced its 150-hp Pro outboard engine as the world's most powerful electric outboard, promising buyers a combination of ultra-quiet, zero-emissions cruising and horsepower they could drop on the back of their boats. The Pro is available now, and Evoy plans to add 300- and 450-hp variants in the future.

Before those more powerful Evoy Pro units get to market, though, Vision Marine is sneaking in and wresting the "world's most powerful" title from Evoy's tense, white knuckles, shipping it over the North Atlantic to Quebec, Canada. Along with its 180 hp, Vision's high-voltage E-Motion 180E tops the Evoy Pro in torque with 288 lb-ft (390 Nm). The E-Motion 180E is meant to be swapped out with a gas outboard of the same output, and Vision suspects most such boats will range between 18 and 26 ft (5.5 and 7.9 m).
Range will ultimately depend heavily upon the design of the boat itself, weight, weather conditions and other wide-ranging factors that aren't easily compounded into a neat figure, but Vision loosely estimates that the 180E could power a compatible boat up to 70 miles (113 km) while cruising at 20 mph (32 km/h). With no mention of the DC fast-charging capability that Evoy plans, Vision's battery takes a full overnight to charge from a 220-V outlet.
Vision steps beyond the "world's most powerful e-outboard motor" title, teaming with Miami-based Hellkats for a run at the world's fastest electric boat title. The partnership will create an all-electric version of Hellkats' 32-ft (9.8-m) Super-Sport Widebody catamaran called the Fulgura l. The boat will be powered by dual E-Motion outboards, and plans call for it to hit the water in November.

Vision estimates that the Fulgura will be able to top 100 mph (87 knots/161 km/h), more than enough to leapfrog the 88.6-mph (142.6-km/h) mark Jaguar Vector Racing set in 2018 with its Formula E-powered water rocket. We've seen another electric speedboat with estimated 100-mph capability make it as far as the trade show floor, but the highlighter-colored 2,200-hp Mercedes-AMG Cigarette Top Gun never proved its mettle on open water.
The average E-Motion 180E buyer won't be looking to set new world speed records but will benefit from the universal advantages of electric boat motor design: emissions/odor-free cruising, near-silent operation, and greatly decreased maintenance and fuel costs. Vision also says the electric drive is more responsive than a gas outboard.
Of course, those benefits do not come without their cost. The full E-Motion 180E package prices in at a cool $78,990 – and that's US dollars, not Canadian. That breaks down to $26,995 for the motor and $51,995 for the battery, charger and user interface kit. The hefty price tag doesn't look quite so expensive next to the NOK698,000 (approx. US$83,900) price of the Evoy Pro with 63-kWh battery pack, but either way, it's a lot of money. At least the $300 reservation fee seems affordable enough.

**Forkin' Crazy** · 06-17-2021, 04:45 AM

$80K for 70 mile range at 20mph?

benefit from the universal advantages of electric boat motor design: emissions/odor-free cruising, near-silent operation, and greatly decreased maintenance and fuel costs.

Emission free? How about the emissions used in gathering the materials just for the batteries? The coal/NG power plant? Quieter than a 4 stroke Merc? LOL!

**HStream1** · 06-17-2021, 04:55 AM

Knowing How Queer you are about all this so called Green Energy Efficiency. Id have thought you'd of been one of the first In Line to order one

Originally Posted by Forkin' Crazy

$80K for 70 mile range at 20mph?

Emission free? How about the emissions used in gathering the materials just for the batteries? The coal/NG power plant? Quieter than a 4 stroke Merc? LOL!

**David L** · 06-17-2021, 12:50 PM

There is nothing "Green" about electric powered cars, boats, ect.

Still gots to connect the charger to a coal fired acid rain belching power plant.

Not trying to hijack this thread discussing this technology but still, nothing green about it. Maybe if the US had all nuke power plants then sure, guess it would be greener for sure.

**John S** · 06-17-2021, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by David L

There is nothing "Green" about electric powered cars, boats, ect.

Still gots to connect the charger to a coal fired acid rain belching power plant.

You're not hijacking anything. Discussions go different directions. Electric generation by coal has been on the decline for a long time now. Natural gas is proven superior. Wind/solar generation is improving every day as a backup/ additional power source. Nuclear is definitely the way (especially if there can be a solution to the waste by product, and there will).

It always cracks me up when people go on aboot lithium. Apparently they don't know most all electronics are powered by lithium battery a, as well as most performance vehicles. Things change, problems arise. Intelligent people solve the problms. As for electric outboards??? Gonna be awhile.

**HStream1** · 06-17-2021, 01:28 PM

Not a hijack at all. I agree 100%. If we could only get our hands on some illudium all our problem would be solved.

Originally Posted by David L

There is nothing "Green" about electric powered cars, boats, ect.

Still gots to connect the charger to a coal fired acid rain belching power plant.

Not trying to hijack this thread discussing this technology but still, nothing green about it. Maybe if the US had all nuke power plants then sure, guess it would be greener for sure.

**89LASER** · 06-17-2021, 02:40 PM

**89LASER** · 06-17-2021, 02:40 PM

**mercace** · 06-18-2021, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by David L

There is nothing "Green" about electric powered cars, boats, ect.

Still gots to connect the charger to a coal fired acid rain belching power plant.

Not trying to hijack this thread discussing this technology but still, nothing green about it. Maybe if the US had all nuke power plants then sure, guess it would be greener for sure.

Alot of green dollars!