For the foreseeable future, most American sailing cruisers will be running their boats on diesel engines and fossil fuel. That’s just the common-sense fact. For seasonal sailing cruisers, we can go 10 months on two or three tanks of diesel. For full-time cruisers, filling up four or five times a year might be normal.
So, what is electric propulsion all about? In part, it is a choice. Yet, it is also a way of running in silent mode, not just underway but also in anchorages. Like electric cars, electric powered sailboats are still a side market. But, it is a real option.
If you are repowering your cruising boat or looking for an eco riendly cruiser, here’s a look at the latest in electric propulsion for cruising boats.
