
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.
Stories and insights on electric boating, sustainability and the sea

Everything first-time buyers need to evaluate electric boats: range, charging, cost of ownership, brand selection, and the questions to ask a dealer.

Why electric catamarans are the platform that most rewards battery capacity: hull efficiency, solar integration, liveaboard potential, and what to look for when buying.
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.
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.