ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS GET SERIOUS

Electric outboard engines are nothing new. Anglers have been using them for years to troll silently along lakes and rivers. More recently the latest generation of Torqeedo and ePropulsion electric outboards have become the engines of choice for boat owners in search of a quieter, cleaner, more reliable source of power for their inflatable tenders.

But as the main source of power for a proper RIB or sportsboat? Not so much. Even Torqeedo’s most powerful Deep Blue 50, which is said to be equivalent to an 80hp petrol engine due to its superior torque and efficiency, only serves up