BUYER'S GUIDES
Electric Boat Buyer's Guides
Honest, detailed guides written for buyers actually trying to make decisions. From picking the right category to interpreting spec sheets, planning for charging, and budgeting for ten years of ownership.
The Electric Boat Buying Guide for 2026
Everything first-time buyers need to evaluate electric boats — range, charging, cost of ownership, brand selection, and the questions to ask a dealer.
Read guide →Electric Catamarans: The Buyer's Guide
Why electric catamarans are the platform that most rewards battery capacity — hull efficiency, solar integration, liveaboard potential, and what to look for when buying.
Read guide →Electric Motor Basics: Understanding Marine Electric Propulsion
A clear-eyed guide to how electric marine motors work — inboard vs outboard, torque and power curves, pod vs shaft drives, and why the numbers on the spec sheet matter.
Read guide →Battery Range Explained: How to Read an Electric Boat's Spec Sheet
How battery capacity translates to real-world range on water — the physics, the manufacturer number vs reality, and a framework for comparing boats honestly.
Read guide →Solar Integration for Electric Boats: What Actually Works on Water
A practical guide to solar panels on electric boats — when they genuinely add range, when they just keep the lights on, and what installations survive five years on saltwater.
Read guide →Electric Boat Charging Infrastructure in Europe: 2026 State of Play
Where you can actually charge an electric boat in Europe today — the countries, the marinas, the pedestal types, and how to plan a cruise around them.
Read guide →Electric vs Diesel: The Honest 10-Year Cost Comparison
A line-by-line cost comparison of electric and diesel boats over a decade of ownership — purchase premium, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and resale.
Read guide →Electric Boat Maintenance: The Annual Service, Year by Year
A practical maintenance guide for electric boat owners — what to inspect and when, year by year, from the first season through battery replacement.
Read guide →Electric Boat Safety Essentials: What Every Owner Should Know
The safety practices unique to electric boats — high-voltage awareness, battery thermal management, emergency procedures, and what to teach your crew.
Read guide →Electric Boat Marine Regulations: Europe, Country by Country
What a buyer needs to know about licensing, registration, low-emission zones, and cross-border rules for electric boats across the major European cruising grounds.
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