At the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Chris-Craft Boats revealed a 25-foot, electric concept boat, the Launch 25 GTe. The bowrider is powered by a 420-hp EVOA electric motor paired to a sterndrive that provides a 50-mph top end and two hours of run time with a 133-KWh battery bank.
The builder will further test the prototype to develop a commercial version.
“The Chris-Craft brand has always been synonymous with the finest quality and craftsmanship in the industry, and today we unveil an all-electric concept boat that meets those same standards,” Chris-Craft president Stephen Heese said in a statement. “The Launch 25 GTe is our exploration into the burgeoning electric boat space and our next step on a continuous journey of bringing innovation to the marine industry.”
The Launch 25 GTe was built in a partnership with parent company Winnebago Industries’ Advanced Technology Group, which focuses on improving the company’s ability to identify, evaluate and deploy technologies across its marine and RV portfolios.
“Our Advanced Technology Group is excited to partner with the Chris-Craft team to bring forward electric drivetrain advances to an iconic brand,” ATG vice president Shailendra Singh said in the statement. “This is our first manifestation of an electric marine product under the Winnebago Industries portfolio, and we look forward to making future advancements within our marine segment.”
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