ELECTRIC BOATS
Check out the new page focusing on our past and upcoming electric propulsion projects!
GATSBY II
Photo: Nick Parson, @thesearesomephotos
In 2018 we designed and built GATSBY for a family with a new summer home in Rockport Maine. Since then, they have loved her dearly and used her extensively for picnics and day trips around Penobscot Bay. As they discovered all the wonderful places to see and explore by boat, they began to realize they needed a boat with a bit more size, range, speed, capacity and comfort in a range of conditions.
As conversations began, the plan for GATSBY II began to emerge. Read more about HERE!
Recently restored and fitted with with a state-of-the-art electric propulsion suite here in our shop, VEGA is a perfect fusion of classic boating and modern sensibilities.
1930’s LAUNCH “VEGA” – FULL ELECTRIC CONVERSION
Just launched and undergoing sea trials is the locally-built boat, VEGA, originating on the Cranberry Islands off Mount Desert Island in the 1930’s. A ~32′ open launch with a “downeast hull”, VEGA’s new owner has traded the inboard diesel for a new electric inboard from Electric Yacht, powered by a bank of Victron Energy LifePO4 batteries, with a high-output solar array on a custom “solar top” over the cockpit. Under way, the clatter and rumble of the diesel is gone, leaving only the rush of her curling bow wave, water lapping against wood, and gentle conversation.
RUBY SLIPPER plans are now available!
(Reviewed in WoodenBoat No. 287)
Doug’s latest design, previously featured on our “On the Drawing Board” page, has now been fleshed out into both downloadable study plans and printed build plans available in our Stock Plans section.
Those of you who followed Doug’s initial design for the boat while still “on the drawing board” will notice some subtle adjustments as the design has evolved.
For an outside opinion, please see Mike O’Brien’s review in the latest issue of WoodenBoat (No. 287).
Ruby Slipper Plans – Study and Build
AUK – 23′ Point Comfort – All Electric!
AUK is a Doug Hylan Point Comfort 23 hull optimized for modern electric propulsion, powered by a Torqeedo Cruise 10.0 motor, and featuring a custom “t-top” supporting a high-efficiency solar array. Visit AUK – PC23 Electric for details on this exciting project!