![]() That’s a tall order, but the design team at X Shore has done it. The Eelex 8000 is an unusual design for boats this size, but we think that it’s brilliant because it is well-suited for many applications both in protected water and offshore in rough conditions. Note the distinct, three ribbons of spray that have shot up as the boat travels through the chop, rather than being battered outward absorbing energy and slowing the boat. The forefoot of the Eelex 8000 slices through waves, rather than pounding into them like conventional bows will. Electric boats, of any brand, are not for everyone. That means the X Shore Eelex 8000’s 126 kW battery can be filled from 0% to 100% for $12.60.Īnd, operating an electric boat, much like owning a Tesla, marks the owner as a serious citizen of the planet, interested in nudging along the concept of sustainability and enjoying the finer things of life. ![]() They require almost no maintenance, and they are economical to operate.įor example, in Virginia a gallon of gasoline at a marina costs $5.50 a gallon, but shore power costs only 10 cents per kilowatt. They have been built for the times we live in. If you are a big game fisherman and want to speed out 100 miles to the canyons of the continental shelf, look elsewhere.īut, if you are like most boat owners and enjoy day boating, relaxing with friends and family going to nearby islands, beaches, across the lake or up the river, then electric boats are something you should get to know better. If your idea of boating fun is to go as fast as you possibly can and get an adrenaline rush with the roar of engines, this is not the boat for you. The X Shore Eelex 8000 travelling at near 30 mph.
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