Electric boats seem to be a better options for sure - especially for marine life, no risk of oil spills etc. This was a great video! I do wonder if they could fit a solar panel on there, for some extra power in case of an emergency/inattentiveness to how much battery life you have left.
$300K is not too bad for a boat like this. There are dozens of competitors by now that have all-electric boats with a wide range of power, speed and range combinations. But if you want speed, the soon to be released Mayla FortyFour takes things to the next level, does 70 knots 👍If I´m not mistaken the guy you interviewed worked at Tesla 😀
The typical electric vehicle does not have 60KwH, most model 3 and Y have 75Kwh. S and X have 100KwH. cybertruck has 123Kwh. Expensive batteries are $200/Kwh but at volume they are approaching $120/KwH. But even at the upper price of 200Kwh you are only at $44k in batteries. So, the $300k price tag isn't because of the batteries. It's because they can charge that for being one of the first.
Shelby, it would be awesome if you had the opportunity to check out Candela’s boats. They lift up and out of the water using foils which minimizes drag and requires far less energy than traditional boats (not to mention a much smoother ride). Candela is the future.
Really enjoy Shelby's videos. Informative, entertaining, and high production quality. As for the boat, I can certainly do without the smell of gasoline boats. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Thank you, Shelby, you gave us a clear explanation of an interesting topic. If I had the money , I would opt for a small electric boat, mostly because of the noise factor.
Wow it looks really nice and I’m all for sustainability. Hopefully they can make affordable ones eventually but overall nice! Also, it reminds of when I went on Maid of the mist, I really like the electric concept for bodies of water and am interested to see if they’ll ever be able to make some for the oceans. Great video!
Great video but you NEED to look into Candela electric boats. They do not require the same amount of energy they coast ABOVE the water on hydrofoils. Just as expensive but longer range and smoother. They also just launched a pretty big pretty fast electric ferry based on the same tech.
This was super interesting! It's awesome to see young innovators thinking about what's next in more sustainable alternatives within various industries. Can't wait to see how this company evolves - very exciting!
If y'all thought range anxiety was a problem with electric cars... wait till people start over estimating their range in electric boats.... it will be a nightmare for the coast guard.
@@InformedKiwi I guess you can get out and swim with an extension cord to the nearest outlet and sit there 48 hours waiting to charge. Get limp mode out in chop with a 30 knot headwind and see how far that get you.
I have found we fill up our nautilus every other day when wake surfing in the summer, ( I spend a month on the lake every summer), and think this boat is very unique as the trend nowadays is for wakeboats. Also, at least on our boats, I find our issues are rarely with the engine and typically wriund the bells and whistles on a boat, swim platform stuck, propeller scratched, and the associated fees with having the boat cleaned and storage etc, not really the oil change and that kind of stuff. However, I think it is a neat idea for some, but definitely targets a niche audience for people with a lot of money, and that have access to a dock, and not a buoy, it wouldn’t work on a mooring, which is where many boats are stored. For the record I have an electric vehicle already and am not anti electric, just think these electric boats and specifically this boat are targeting a very small audience.
Same as Gas cars. Engine rarely is the issue until it is 10+ years old. Oil changes are cheap and not that often. I think Tesla drivers blow out of proportion the maintenance. I own a BMW EV and Gas Honda. I don't see a significant difference in cost. 99% of the cost is still depreciation, insurance, and weekly washing for the first 10 years.
@@bbgator1 a boat doesn’t have brake pads, but, never had to replace mine on my Tesla, also, $250 minimum annually for oil and fluid changes on a gas car. Biggest deal is no $100 per week for gas. Still needs wipers and tires and I burn through tires on the Tesla, probably bc of how I accelerate.
As usual it’s a great video and an interesting topic but I wish more folks would talk about the COST and surprisingly harsh environmental abuse it takes to mine and manufacture the materials needed for batteries for electric cars and (I assume) this boat. Fuels are not as harsh as TPTB would have people think. But my bigger point is for those that think electric vehicles are environmental friendly. They aren’t. They are hugely inconvenient for regular travel. They have no use in cold weather. What they are is very cool. And they have their place where they make sense in some locations. I’m never going to tell someone they shouldn’t buy an electric vehicle - you do you. But don’t lie to yourself that you’re saving the planet by doing so.
I like the hydrofoil electric boats, they require way less battery juice to go way longer distances! :D Hydrofoils should come down in price since composite manufacturing is so cheap now along with cheaper motors and robotics to control the hydrofoils (retracting them etc)
That boat will sink so fast all that weight from the batteries. Useless for long boat trips & fishing where you can take extra fuel with you on a gas or diesel boat. Shelby you need to check out Stabicraft fishing boats made in New Zealand. They are beasts
30 MPH on water that is not like glass, can be 😳. (Quite a wild ride). Saw a few competition boats top out over 100 MPH. {Cannot even imagine anything above 20 MPH on choppy water}.
I wonder if electric boats would be a good fit for areas where they don't allow gas powered boats. you'd have to limit the speed in those areas but would still be cool to see. Electric boats would also be great for lakes in more rural areas. On the dock you could have a little solar setup that would trickle charge the boat over time so you could use it over the weekend, then it charges backup over the week while your away.
Aluminium is way better for the environment. Fiber glass cannot be recycled. Awesome video and so cool to see electrification on the water as well. You could cover the nose in solar panels to give you some extra charging or to power music, phones etc. Could potentially also get you to sore if you run out of battery. Love your content, you have gotten completely professional on your videos.
It's difficult to monitor fuel levels on boats, especially with older models, which is why it's more common to run out of gas on a boat than a car. But, electric boats do a great job of monitoring battery power (considering the variables of wind and waves). The electric boats do a good job of notifying users when they should return for power, and probably track distance (and maybe even the wind direction!) to make sure you make it. They probably have a small back up battery reserve too. It wouldn't be fool proof, but plenty of idiots get on the water every day already.
I am surprised the batteries are only 220KW. This shows how batteries have advanced in output, weight, efficiency and lower cost. The technology and costs of batteries is set to further improve in coming years. Battery cost per KW is looking to half by 2030. Expect to see more electric boats in coming years.
Use a pump water jet instead of a propeller, better power efficiency and acceleration and a higher top speed, this works well with electric boats, also it’s less harmful to wildlife in a collision event and no emissions too with battery electric boats. Nice to see this available, have you thought of sodium batteries? The swedes have ✌️❤️🇬🇧
Shelby you keep talking about your main channel underperforming, and I started looking at your view numbers. Looking at the comments on most of your videos I suspect these kind of videos aren't appealing to your target audience. This might not be what you want to hear but it's a realistic assessment. ( I used to work for a high end boat dealer I have good idea who buys boats )
People live on the coast love Boats and the Beach 🏖🏝 If I had my pick of living anywhere in the LA area I would live in Malibu. It's such a chill vibe and yet people are educated and high functioning.
How you got into it as a hobby and How you play it. My husbands a mechanic. He watches slot of car videos.I think people are more inspired seeing people do things they love and watching them talk about it.
100% agreed, I don't know why companies like to completely change the look of vehicles on the inside and outside when they go electric. The basic idea hasn't changed, only the powertrain, they seem to get overly concerned with looking like a "future" vehicle, which will just date it even faster.
Loved the video Shelb. Glad youre dabbling again in your tech/electric niche. One thing, it felt like the video couldve used just a bit more background/context. Theres tons of electric boats, mostly in the yatch class. Shout out to SilentYatchs. A bit of commentary on the woder picture would be amazing. As always, wheres my OF docu at. I need to know how to best price pictures of my butthole.
I wouldn't trust riding in it since you could fall out, Why don't they have Seat belts on the passenger seats? and they have no sun curtain or a trunk to put fishing stuff inside.
Ahead of the times. Like whatever next tech its also like do people use it in the neighborhood. And like every frame is like a blueprint for activation page. UA-camrs be doing stuff that they do one time it's like what r they doing with another moncler jacket.
A $300k boat with limited range and no other bells and whistles oher than it's electric and shiny. I can't think of something i want less. Even if i had more money than i know what to do with, i'd want more features. And where's the safety features in this? Oh wait, no fire extinguisher because you can't extinguish a lithium fire. Which means the water its in get all the lovely chemicals while it's white hot going to the bottom. Should have a inflatable life raft as a last resort built in. Rediculous invention.
Let's have a closer look at the electricity in marinas: Being a sailor myself I totally agree with you that there are shore power sockets all over the marina. BUT: For example cabrillo marina in L.A. provides you with 30 - 50 Amps of electricity. Taking into account that your grid in the USA works with only 120 volts, this results in charging power of 3.6 kW to 6 kW. Now it's easy to do the maths: It will take you 36 to 61 hours to recharge a battery of 220 kWh. So... it cannot be done in just one night at one of these sockets. 😉
The electric grid in the US is 240 volts. You have 2 lines of 120 and a neutral. Most central air and electric ranges use 240 volts. If you install an EV charging station at home it will be 240 volts. Higher voltage is available in commercial buildings.
@@bigoldjim4696 @kimalexander4083 Thanks for clarifying, I overlooked that fact there is also "split-phase electric power" in the US. So we would have to divide the numbers roughly by a factor of 2. Still it is a little bit marginal to say that you can have fun with your boat on one day and it can easily be fully charged for the next day.
Marina fast chargers are starting to pop up that would solve this issue. However, being able to charge your boat in even 2-3 days on existing infrastructure bodes well for the growth of this industry. Think about what charging infrastructure existed when electric cars were just getting going. Shelby might not be totally accurate however - I see what you're saying. @@MrElephantblue
For the size of it, seems too expensive. And I do realize that a sailboat which can cost less, has a lot more maintenance and uses gas or diesel which can be expensive too. But it doesn’t seem like you can do as much with that boat. So many sailboats cost much less and you can live aboard them.
The electric boat can rev at 12 thousand revs per minutes and gas at only 6 thousand revs a minute but manufacturing difference can kill American jobs with electric
Not at all. Tesla automobiles are currently fairly expensive, but they are otherwise quite practical human and cargo transportation devices, that are both relatively comfortable and fun to drive (due to fast acceleration and unusual features like autopilot). Their existence and design serves a functional purpose for society, that goes beyond simple recreation. Recreational boats like the one shown in the video are not practical at all, and they exist only to function as expensive toys. The manufacturer appears to be trying to copy Tesla's aesthetic choices by adopting a touchscreen and white seats, but the lack of functional and practical use scenarios for the product mean that it is more akin to a "Tonka" (a type of toy truck for kids) than a "Tesla" automobile. There are many questionable design choices made in the boat shown in this video. Aluminum is a quite reactive metal, and continuous salt water exposure will eat it for lunch. Birds will likely perch on the top of the touchscreen and crap on the touch surface. The lack of solar panel canopy means that the human passengers will suffer major sunburn and excess exposure, leading to discomfort and possible cancer. The seeming lack of proper hand holds means that passengers will occasionally be injured by flying about uncontrolled when moving at speed over choppy waters. The heavy weight of the battery pack will cause the boat to sit lower in the water than conventional gasoline powered boats, which will require backing up a boat trailer further down a boat ramp compared to conventional boats, leading to increased probability of accidentally driving too far and causing your tow vehicle to get lost into the water. The heavy weight of the battery pack will also make it harder to remove the boat from the water, and the tow vehicle may not have enough tire traction on the boat ramp to successfully pull it out of the water (particularly if the tow vehicle is two wheel drive, and the boat ramp is steep, covered in water, and does not have enough surface texturing to provide good enough tire traction). The lack of solar panels and/or gasoline engine means that the boat cannot travel long distances on water. The lack of solar panel canopy means that the seats and other surfaces will be destroyed by the sun and possible rain and mold in relatively short order. A likely somewhat better boat design would use a fiberglass hull and implement half the battery pack size. The recovered expense and weight of reduced battery capacity could be allocated towards a solar panel canopy, a gasoline generator, a microwave oven and barbecue grill, a fish finder, an underwater acoustic range finder and mapping system, quad motors and propellers (one at each corner of the boat, with 360 degree gimbaling for perfect station keeping and lateral transitions), an inverter that can power appliances and feed back energy to the grid/marina, an inverter control system that enables the electric utility company to use the battery pack as grid attached battery storage, thus generating revenue for the owner, when the boat is not in use, an electric refrigerator, an on-board electric incinerator toilet, electric heated seats, electric air conditioning and/or swamp cooler and/or fans, a bed (who buys a speed boat without hopes of enticing attractive ladies out onto the water in the hope of somehow eventually getting laid?), torpedo launch tubes, etc. Basically, you can do all kinds of things when you have access to enough electricity, a battery, an inverter, and a budget to implement cool gadgets of primarily recreational value. The torpedo launch tubes are not required, but if implemented, they would likely add recreational value (at least to those who like fireworks and other things that go bang). A boat designed purely for recreation purposes need not be practical at all, but that does not mean that they should not be comfortable or feature toys that are "fun".
Sorry, electric boating and even solar boating seems to be much further in Europe. I'm from the Netherlands and can tell you that this boat you tried is indeed too high. And nowadays the choice for electric (speed) boats is so much more.
Electric boats seem to be a better options for sure - especially for marine life, no risk of oil spills etc. This was a great video! I do wonder if they could fit a solar panel on there, for some extra power in case of an emergency/inattentiveness to how much battery life you have left.
For that specific boat you really can't put a panel anywhere. No roof.
what if the batteries generated current into the water after an accident? what would happen to the marine life?
@@RabidPanda Not sure I can't imagine being much worse than a gas or oil spill in the water.
$300K is not too bad for a boat like this. There are dozens of competitors by now that have all-electric boats with a wide range of power, speed and range combinations. But if you want speed, the soon to be released Mayla FortyFour takes things to the next level, does 70 knots 👍If I´m not mistaken the guy you interviewed worked at Tesla 😀
Can't wait until Solid State Batteries get here.
Shelby dropping videos bigger channels wish they thought of! You're killing it!
I think an electric would be great for lake boating. You're not in salt water and going so fast.
That Arc One is pretty dang cool though!
Thanks for the BEV boat review, it’s exciting to see all the electric boats coming to market.
The typical electric vehicle does not have 60KwH, most model 3 and Y have 75Kwh. S and X have 100KwH. cybertruck has 123Kwh. Expensive batteries are $200/Kwh but at volume they are approaching $120/KwH. But even at the upper price of 200Kwh you are only at $44k in batteries. So, the $300k price tag isn't because of the batteries. It's because they can charge that for being one of the first.
Shelby, it would be awesome if you had the opportunity to check out Candela’s boats. They lift up and out of the water using foils which minimizes drag and requires far less energy than traditional boats (not to mention a much smoother ride). Candela is the future.
And not only recreational boats, but also shuttle boats. Really cool company!
Really enjoy Shelby's videos. Informative, entertaining, and high production quality. As for the boat, I can certainly do without the smell of gasoline boats. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
This is such an interesting video Shelby, thank you for making it 😊
I think this might be very useful tech on lakes in particular.
Thank you, Shelby, you gave us a clear explanation of an interesting topic. If I had the money , I would opt for a small electric boat, mostly because of the noise factor.
Wow it looks really nice and I’m all for sustainability. Hopefully they can make affordable ones eventually but overall nice! Also, it reminds of when I went on Maid of the mist, I really like the electric concept for bodies of water and am interested to see if they’ll ever be able to make some for the oceans. Great video!
Shelby, that's a nice electric boat but you were literally almost, blown away during that 30 mph ride! He needs life jackets on that boat. ⛵️🛥
What’s the range, and how much to replace the battery packs?
Great video but you NEED to look into Candela electric boats. They do not require the same amount of energy they coast ABOVE the water on hydrofoils. Just as expensive but longer range and smoother. They also just launched a pretty big pretty fast electric ferry based on the same tech.
This was super interesting! It's awesome to see young innovators thinking about what's next in more sustainable alternatives within various industries. Can't wait to see how this company evolves - very exciting!
Very good review for a non-boater, actually very good review in general. Great job 👍🏼
If y'all thought range anxiety was a problem with electric cars... wait till people start over estimating their range in electric boats.... it will be a nightmare for the coast guard.
Have you any idea how many boats run out of gas? Electric boats have a limp home mode. But of course you don’t know that
@@InformedKiwi I guess you can get out and swim with an extension cord to the nearest outlet and sit there 48 hours waiting to charge. Get limp mode out in chop with a 30 knot headwind and see how far that get you.
@@InformedKiwiIf you run low on charge, just have your friend bring you a 5 gallon can of electricity.
Almost like a company will need to get set up to tow boats that break down all the time. You could call it towboatUS!
Wow, that is impressive! We make electric motors for sailboats - this is way cool to see in a powerboat!
I have found we fill up our nautilus every other day when wake surfing in the summer, ( I spend a month on the lake every summer), and think this boat is very unique as the trend nowadays is for wakeboats. Also, at least on our boats, I find our issues are rarely with the engine and typically wriund the bells and whistles on a boat, swim platform stuck, propeller scratched, and the associated fees with having the boat cleaned and storage etc, not really the oil change and that kind of stuff. However, I think it is a neat idea for some, but definitely targets a niche audience for people with a lot of money, and that have access to a dock, and not a buoy, it wouldn’t work on a mooring, which is where many boats are stored.
For the record I have an electric vehicle already and am not anti electric, just think these electric boats and specifically this boat are targeting a very small audience.
Same as Gas cars. Engine rarely is the issue until it is 10+ years old. Oil changes are cheap and not that often. I think Tesla drivers blow out of proportion the maintenance. I own a BMW EV and Gas Honda. I don't see a significant difference in cost. 99% of the cost is still depreciation, insurance, and weekly washing for the first 10 years.
@@bbgator1 a boat doesn’t have brake pads, but, never had to replace mine on my Tesla, also, $250 minimum annually for oil and fluid changes on a gas car. Biggest deal is no $100 per week for gas. Still needs wipers and tires and I burn through tires on the Tesla, probably bc of how I accelerate.
Oh! So beautiful 💚
I like the idea of a more quiet motor boat. The worst part of boating is how loud it is.
This is dope. I hadn't considered electric boats before.
I'll just wait for the inevitable Tesla Boat😂
As usual it’s a great video and an interesting topic but I wish more folks would talk about the COST and surprisingly harsh environmental abuse it takes to mine and manufacture the materials needed for batteries for electric cars and (I assume) this boat. Fuels are not as harsh as TPTB would have people think. But my bigger point is for those that think electric vehicles are environmental friendly. They aren’t. They are hugely inconvenient for regular travel. They have no use in cold weather. What they are is very cool. And they have their place where they make sense in some locations. I’m never going to tell someone they shouldn’t buy an electric vehicle - you do you. But don’t lie to yourself that you’re saving the planet by doing so.
Electric speedboat that sounds very interesting to have now these days I wonder where can I get one of those boots?
Great video, thanks for making this Shelby!
Couple hours of power at most. Until battery storage greatly increases, this is just a dream for boaters.
Just design alone, this is a sick boat. It looks so cool!
I like the hydrofoil electric boats, they require way less battery juice to go way longer distances! :D Hydrofoils should come down in price since composite manufacturing is so cheap now along with cheaper motors and robotics to control the hydrofoils (retracting them etc)
Great video, Shelby!!
The boat seems cool if you want to go fishing.
I love boating! And miss it so much, this is rather interesting but sounds annoying to having to keep charging from time to
Time.
That boat will sink so fast all that weight from the batteries. Useless for long boat trips & fishing where you can take extra fuel with you on a gas or diesel boat. Shelby you need to check out Stabicraft fishing boats made in New Zealand. They are beasts
30 MPH on water that is not like glass, can be 😳. (Quite a wild ride). Saw a few competition boats top out over 100 MPH. {Cannot even imagine anything above 20 MPH on choppy water}.
How much fuel would a similar size gas-powered boat use? If a person boated a lot would the $300K electric one pay for itself over say 15 years?
I wonder if electric boats would be a good fit for areas where they don't allow gas powered boats. you'd have to limit the speed in those areas but would still be cool to see.
Electric boats would also be great for lakes in more rural areas. On the dock you could have a little solar setup that would trickle charge the boat over time so you could use it over the weekend, then it charges backup over the week while your away.
Impressive editing.
Was the engine loud when he accelerated?
cool hearing about the design nuances
Aluminium is way better for the environment. Fiber glass cannot be recycled. Awesome video and so cool to see electrification on the water as well. You could cover the nose in solar panels to give you some extra charging or to power music, phones etc. Could potentially also get you to sore if you run out of battery. Love your content, you have gotten completely professional on your videos.
If it gets a leak those batterys are done and how much to replace those...lets see a long term test with that boat...
strut it Shelby make us boys drool
what the heck happens if you run out of battery on the water? on a gas boat you can keep an extra gas can in case of emergencies...
It's difficult to monitor fuel levels on boats, especially with older models, which is why it's more common to run out of gas on a boat than a car. But, electric boats do a great job of monitoring battery power (considering the variables of wind and waves). The electric boats do a good job of notifying users when they should return for power, and probably track distance (and maybe even the wind direction!) to make sure you make it. They probably have a small back up battery reserve too. It wouldn't be fool proof, but plenty of idiots get on the water every day already.
What's the range and charge time.
I am surprised the batteries are only 220KW. This shows how batteries have advanced in output, weight, efficiency and lower cost. The technology and costs of batteries is set to further improve in coming years. Battery cost per KW is looking to half by 2030. Expect to see more electric boats in coming years.
Wow this is cool, esp that it supports wakeboarding!
Use a pump water jet instead of a propeller, better power efficiency and acceleration and a higher top speed, this works well with electric boats, also it’s less harmful to wildlife in a collision event and no emissions too with battery electric boats. Nice to see this available, have you thought of sodium batteries? The swedes have ✌️❤️🇬🇧
Shelby you keep talking about your main channel underperforming, and I started looking at your view numbers. Looking at the comments on most of your videos I suspect these kind of videos aren't appealing to your target audience. This might not be what you want to hear but it's a realistic assessment. ( I used to work for a high end boat dealer I have good idea who buys boats )
Yea people don’t care as much about boats I guess 😅
People live on the coast love Boats and the Beach 🏖🏝 If I had my pick of living anywhere in the LA area I would live in Malibu. It's such a chill vibe and yet people are educated and high functioning.
You should do a video about playing tennis.
Oooh what specifically about it 🤔
How you got into it as a hobby and How you play it. My husbands a mechanic. He watches slot of car videos.I think people are more inspired seeing people do things they love and watching them talk about it.
This is cool for a day trip, but not for people that want to actually boat from place to place and anchor up over night.
Another Tesla-inspired floating brick, seems so unimaginative.
100% agreed, I don't know why companies like to completely change the look of vehicles on the inside and outside when they go electric. The basic idea hasn't changed, only the powertrain, they seem to get overly concerned with looking like a "future" vehicle, which will just date it even faster.
Great video. That is a cool boat.
Curious what the batteries weigh
thats impressive
I wish we had more electric cars in the Philippines
You guys don’t even have electricity lol. Third world Asians.
love to take one out on Puget Sound
I bought a FLYING electric boat with VAT for half that price 'retractable foils). Those people are making a huge margin couting on the wow effect.
i think boats in this price range are more a charter idea . who can afford such a big price tag
Did Monica quit UA-cam?
I think it's been a while since I've seen a Monica video
loved this and i want one
For a second there I thought Mitch was Steven from areyoukiddingtv
Like the Electric Car in GTA5
Are you going to make a "How Much I Made on UA-cam 2023?" video?
Very interesting
I've seen a lot of gas and oil floating on waterways - maybe e-watercraft make sense, ecologically.
Loved the video Shelb. Glad youre dabbling again in your tech/electric niche. One thing, it felt like the video couldve used just a bit more background/context. Theres tons of electric boats, mostly in the yatch class. Shout out to SilentYatchs. A bit of commentary on the woder picture would be amazing. As always, wheres my OF docu at. I need to know how to best price pictures of my butthole.
I’m not sure how I feel about an electric boat in salt water
Things sick
I wouldn't trust riding in it since you could fall out, Why don't they have Seat belts on the passenger seats? and they have no sun curtain or a trunk to put fishing stuff inside.
220 wh x 260 usd per kwh = 58k usd/300k= 20%. This doesnt explain the double the price of a 8m boat. Artisanal production does.
Ahead of the times. Like whatever next tech its also like do people use it in the neighborhood. And like every frame is like a blueprint for activation page.
UA-camrs be doing stuff that they do one time it's like what r they doing with another moncler jacket.
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A $300k boat with limited range and no other bells and whistles oher than it's electric and shiny. I can't think of something i want less. Even if i had more money than i know what to do with, i'd want more features. And where's the safety features in this? Oh wait, no fire extinguisher because you can't extinguish a lithium fire. Which means the water its in get all the lovely chemicals while it's white hot going to the bottom. Should have a inflatable life raft as a last resort built in. Rediculous invention.
will we get electrocuted if the boat is going down ^^
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Let's have a closer look at the electricity in marinas: Being a sailor myself I totally agree with you that there are shore power sockets all over the marina. BUT: For example cabrillo marina in L.A. provides you with 30 - 50 Amps of electricity. Taking into account that your grid in the USA works with only 120 volts, this results in charging power of 3.6 kW to 6 kW. Now it's easy to do the maths: It will take you 36 to 61 hours to recharge a battery of 220 kWh. So... it cannot be done in just one night at one of these sockets. 😉
The electric grid in the US is 240 volts. You have 2 lines of 120 and a neutral. Most central air and electric ranges use 240 volts. If you install an EV charging station at home it will be 240 volts. Higher voltage is available in commercial buildings.
The 30 and 50 amp outlets are 220v (240). The standard for household wall outlets are 110 (115) but the bigger ones are 220.
@@bigoldjim4696 @kimalexander4083 Thanks for clarifying, I overlooked that fact there is also "split-phase electric power" in the US. So we would have to divide the numbers roughly by a factor of 2. Still it is a little bit marginal to say that you can have fun with your boat on one day and it can easily be fully charged for the next day.
Marina fast chargers are starting to pop up that would solve this issue. However, being able to charge your boat in even 2-3 days on existing infrastructure bodes well for the growth of this industry. Think about what charging infrastructure existed when electric cars were just getting going. Shelby might not be totally accurate however - I see what you're saying. @@MrElephantblue
For the size of it, seems too expensive. And I do realize that a sailboat which can cost less, has a lot more maintenance and uses gas or diesel which can be expensive too. But it doesn’t seem like you can do as much with that boat. So many sailboats cost much less and you can live aboard them.
boats are incredibly expensive. I used to work at a boating magazine and the cheapest new boat I saw in there was $120k… and that was 10ish years ago
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300K? FOR A BOAT? I bought an 18 foot fishing boat with a trailer a motor 3 seats and a steering wheel for $2500
This is the most stupidest idea yet. There aren't anyy fast chargers in the ocean.😂
Nice 👌 😅
A good chunk of money to buy an electric speedboat.
The electric boat can rev at 12 thousand revs per minutes and gas at only 6 thousand revs a minute but manufacturing difference can kill American jobs with electric
Oh stop, gas boats don’t flood when you pin the throttle. What a false claim.
80% people can not afford cheap CAR transportation.
The Tesla of Speedboats.
Not at all. Tesla automobiles are currently fairly expensive, but they are otherwise quite practical human and cargo transportation devices, that are both relatively comfortable and fun to drive (due to fast acceleration and unusual features like autopilot). Their existence and design serves a functional purpose for society, that goes beyond simple recreation.
Recreational boats like the one shown in the video are not practical at all, and they exist only to function as expensive toys. The manufacturer appears to be trying to copy Tesla's aesthetic choices by adopting a touchscreen and white seats, but the lack of functional and practical use scenarios for the product mean that it is more akin to a "Tonka" (a type of toy truck for kids) than a "Tesla" automobile.
There are many questionable design choices made in the boat shown in this video. Aluminum is a quite reactive metal, and continuous salt water exposure will eat it for lunch. Birds will likely perch on the top of the touchscreen and crap on the touch surface. The lack of solar panel canopy means that the human passengers will suffer major sunburn and excess exposure, leading to discomfort and possible cancer. The seeming lack of proper hand holds means that passengers will occasionally be injured by flying about uncontrolled when moving at speed over choppy waters. The heavy weight of the battery pack will cause the boat to sit lower in the water than conventional gasoline powered boats, which will require backing up a boat trailer further down a boat ramp compared to conventional boats, leading to increased probability of accidentally driving too far and causing your tow vehicle to get lost into the water. The heavy weight of the battery pack will also make it harder to remove the boat from the water, and the tow vehicle may not have enough tire traction on the boat ramp to successfully pull it out of the water (particularly if the tow vehicle is two wheel drive, and the boat ramp is steep, covered in water, and does not have enough surface texturing to provide good enough tire traction). The lack of solar panels and/or gasoline engine means that the boat cannot travel long distances on water. The lack of solar panel canopy means that the seats and other surfaces will be destroyed by the sun and possible rain and mold in relatively short order.
A likely somewhat better boat design would use a fiberglass hull and implement half the battery pack size. The recovered expense and weight of reduced battery capacity could be allocated towards a solar panel canopy, a gasoline generator, a microwave oven and barbecue grill, a fish finder, an underwater acoustic range finder and mapping system, quad motors and propellers (one at each corner of the boat, with 360 degree gimbaling for perfect station keeping and lateral transitions), an inverter that can power appliances and feed back energy to the grid/marina, an inverter control system that enables the electric utility company to use the battery pack as grid attached battery storage, thus generating revenue for the owner, when the boat is not in use, an electric refrigerator, an on-board electric incinerator toilet, electric heated seats, electric air conditioning and/or swamp cooler and/or fans, a bed (who buys a speed boat without hopes of enticing attractive ladies out onto the water in the hope of somehow eventually getting laid?), torpedo launch tubes, etc.
Basically, you can do all kinds of things when you have access to enough electricity, a battery, an inverter, and a budget to implement cool gadgets of primarily recreational value.
The torpedo launch tubes are not required, but if implemented, they would likely add recreational value (at least to those who like fireworks and other things that go bang). A boat designed purely for recreation purposes need not be practical at all, but that does not mean that they should not be comfortable or feature toys that are "fun".
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It has to be charged every 1hr 1/2
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I think the motor should sound silent. The motor sounds like really cheap industrial motor.
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The worst thing you can put on a vehicle is a full digital touchscreen 😢
Sorry, electric boating and even solar boating seems to be much further in Europe. I'm from the Netherlands and can tell you that this boat you tried is indeed too high. And nowadays the choice for electric (speed) boats is so much more.