Chris-Craft, America’s boatbuilder since 1874, has unveiled its first-ever all-electric boat concept at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show. The Launch 25 GTe is a fully-operational electric boat concept that will be used for testing as the company looks to refine a commercialized product for the marine market.
The electric propulsion system, built in collaboration with EVOA Propulsion, produces 420 horsepower and can achieve a top speed of 50 mph. Its current run time is expected to be around two hours. Chris-Craft president, Stephen Heese, spoke to the company’s entry into electric boats: “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. 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 with the help of Winnebago Industries’ Advanced Technology Group (ATG), which specializes in identifying, developing, and deploying new technologies across the parent company’s portfolio of marine and recreation vehicles. Winnebago Industries ATG vice president, Shailendra Singh, spoke to the future of electric Chris-Craft boats: “Our Advanced Technology Group is excited to partner with the Chris-Craft team to bring forward electric drive-train advances to an iconic brand. This is our first manifestation of an electric marine product under the Winnebago Industries portfolio, we look forward to making future advancements within our marine segment.”
Chris-Craft will use the Launch 25 GTe for testing to refine its design into a vessel for commercial production worthy of donning the company logo. The company hopes to bring innovation to the marine industry and make advancements in marine electrification.
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Q: Can electric car batteries be replaced?
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