What do you need to consider to convert your boat to an electric boat? As two-stroke and four-stroke petrol outboards come to the end of their life. You don't have to throw them on the dump and contribute to the landfill, we can retrofit to convert it to an electric outboard, using a wide variety […]
Information you need for electric boats This is the question we are most asked. And it's a tricky question for most people as they are used to HP engines and are not sure about what power they need in an electric engine. In Australia, simply look on the boat builder’s compliance plate of your boat […]
Finalist in both Commercial Marine Design and Marketing Awards We are proud to have been judged as finalists in two categories in these awards. The 2022 Commercial Marine Project/Design or Manufacturer of the Year award identifies product manufacture, design, and shipbuilding within the Commercial Category in the Australian commercial marine sector. The 2022 Marketing Strategy […]
Electric Boat Propulsive Power Explained. Why kW to hp conversion formulas aren't that helpful in electric boats One of the first questions people ask us is what horsepower does a kW engine equate to? And often they have heard of the international hp to kW conversion formula. Which is 1kW = 1.34102209 hp This is […]
How you can use your electric outboard motor to impress! Creep up to a dock with a silent electric engine and say you are using magnetic fields and GPS to pull the boat along Go to a petrol station and not fill up Challenge a similar petrol outboard to a sprint with your electric outboard […]
New report says the industry will be worth $USD 20 Billion That's the prediction of a report from IDTechEx estimates that “the market for hybrid and pure electric boats and ships will rise rapidly to over $20 billion worldwide in 2027“. While EClass Marine has been one of the first manufacturers, and still the only electric outboard […]
Houseboats and pontoon boats are perfect for electric outboards,. Not needing huge amounts of amp draw and plenty of space onboard for Lithium Ion batteries.
Revolutionary new charging Bouy for electric boats and electric outboards For all of you who mock electric boats and say how do you charge out at the reef! Maersk Shipping has partnered with the world leader in offshore wind generation on a buoy system that will charge the electric outboard batteries and hybrid vessels using […]
Eclass Outboards has a COVID safe plan lodged with Service NSW if you visit our showroom. Including:COVID safe QR code checkingSanitizer available for hygiene and COVID safetyContactless payment for product purchase 1.5m distancing for product demonstrationProduct is wiped down after demonstration for hygiene and COVID safe practicesMask friendly showroomOnline contactless inquiry and informationStaff sent home […]
Why choice of propeller is important in electric boats. We discuss the options and why it matters.
For yachts, pontoon boats, picnic boats, houseboats and other displacement boats. Equivalent to 10 hp A lightweight but powerful electric outboard option for smaller displacement craft. No one likes the noise and fumes of 10hp petrol outboards after a day of sailing, yachting, or picnic boating. Our 4kW HD electric outboard motor has been made […]
EClass Outboards grand opening of their new showroom in Kiama. See the full range of electric outboards and portable solar stations.
Why we believe in electric boats. A background to our journey
This Pride Cheetah has a proud history as a race-winning boat. Now converted as a fully electric boat. With the recommended 40HP now being served by a 30kW Eclass Outboard and Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Australia's first 30kW electric outboard. Genuine replacement for 40HP outboard.