WIA 230CC Brings Electric Dayboat to Interboot 2026
WIA is showing the 6.95m 230CC in Interboot 2026’s E-Boat Area, with a standard 10kW electric drive, seating for eight and a claimed range …
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Grand Pavois Opens 2026 Eco-Navigation Innovation Area
Grand Pavois La Rochelle is showcasing nearly 40 organisations working on electric propulsion, refit, eco-design and other lower-impact boating technologies.
Victron Venus OS v3.80 Adds New Marine Data and NMEA 2000 Features
Victron Energy has released Venus OS v3.80, adding range estimates, regeneration, shore-power data and new NMEA 2000 functions for marine GX systems.
VETUS Extends E-LINE Electric Propulsion Range to 22kW
VETUS has expanded its E-LINE electric propulsion range with a 22kW motor delivering up to 130Nm of torque for larger leisure craft.
RAD 40 Leasing Brings 40kW Electric Outboard From £995 a Month
RAD Propulsion has launched finance leasing for its 40kW RAD 40 electric outboard, including battery, steering and controls from £995 per month.
MIRAVA M800E Plans European Sea-Trial Tour After Cannes
MIRAVA says its 7.9m M800 platform gained European interest after its Cannes debut and will return at boot Düsseldorf before a multi-country sea-trial tour …
VETUS E-POD Integrates Motor, Gearbox and Propeller in One Unit
VETUS has introduced the E-POD, combining the electric motor, cooling, gearbox, shaft and propeller into one integrated propulsion package.
SailPro Appoints GDS Limited to Lead UK Launch
SailPro has appointed GDS Limited as its UK sales and regional development partner, targeting sailing clubs, race organisers, coaches, crews and boat owners.
Torkmar DB1 Completes 124-Mile Thames Run on Solar Power Alone
Torkmar’s DB1 solar-electric dayboat has completed a five-day, 124-mile River Thames passage from Lechlade to Teddington without generator or shore-power charging.
Torqeedo Adds Jill Heinerth to Electric Explorers Programme
Torqeedo has added cave diver and polar explorer Jill Heinerth to its Electric Explorers programme, using a Travel XP for low-noise access to dive …
Helios Omega 7.2 Brings Solar-Electric Dayboat to Dutch Market
The 7.2m Helios Omega has made its Dutch debut with configurable 25kW or 50kW electric propulsion, modular batteries and a 1.55kWp solar hardtop.
ESEA F800 Wins Dutch Electric Boat of the Year 2026
The 8m ESEA F800 has won Dutch Electric Boat of the Year 2026 after jury sea trials, combining a 20kW pod drive with a …
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