Epoch Boats, a new boat company focused on climate technology, is launching the first all-electric skiff-style boat that utilizes a patent-pending hydrofoil hull design along with an electric outboard motor for an efficient, high-performance electric boating experience.
“With electric drivetrain technology evolving, fuel prices rising and many waterways going electric-only, we think now is the perfect time for boaters to transition to electric boating,” says Diane Seltzer, Epoch co-founder & CMO. “Epoch’s hydrofoil electric boats are ideal for fishing in shallow water, a high-flying fun day on the lake or even as a yacht tender. We’re providing a fun, clean and affordable electric boating experience like no other.”
The Epoch Skiff’s hydrofoil system deploys at speed to lift the boat out of the water, reducing hull drag and allowing it to efficiently “fly over the water” at speeds exceeding 30 mph with a 10- to 15-hp equivalent electric motor and 5kWh battery. The hull design extends the speed and efficiency of electric motors by two times, reducing propulsive power requirements by as much as 75% and alleviating range anxiety commonly associated with electric boating.
Starting at only $35,000, the Epoch Skiff is available in 14- to 18-foot sizes and eight different hull colors. Epoch’s all-electric boats operate virtually silently with no maintenance, no fuel costs and zero emissions.
Learn more at epochboats.com.
