ONBOARD Magazine winter 2019

ADVERTORIAL
ELECTRIC DREAMS
RAND Boats are leading the way in developing a more
sustainable future for boating whilst protecting our oceans
Imagine that moment when you step on
board your boat and your eyes glance over
the water’s surface and all you can see
is the pristine underwater world blooming
with life.
That could be the reality of every marina
if the future of boating was electric, what
an appealing possibility this could be. As
boaters we have a responsibility to the
oceans that let us venture out towards the
horizon providing the most intense feeling
of freedom that only the sea will give you.
The solution that electric propulsion
presents is first and foremost a much
more engaging connection with nature. The
silence, the sound of the waves as they
glide around the vessel that enhance your
experience. The respect that you must
show the forces of nature also naturally
applies to the respect you show for nature
as a whole.
This respect you have for your surroundings
also provides the setting for a much more
engaging social experiences on the water. The
space created by the natural surroundings
sets an atmosphere and a stage for quality
time like you could only find in certain calm
situations on a sailboat. Adding to that
sensation, you maintain the freedom to
go wherever you want whenever you want,
only afford by motorboats.
From a practical point of view there are
also many reasons why electric motors are
interesting for marine use. Maintenance on
the motor is almost non-existent, so you
never have to change filters, fluids, seals
or replace parts. In that way it is perfect
for increasing the time spent enjoying the
water instead of being tied down on the
docks doing repairs.
That ease of use also relates to operations.
Simply push a button and you are on your
way. No warming up the engine and no fuss
with dropping in and out of gear because of
idle rpm not matching the desired speed.
Electric motors will run smoothly at 5 rpm
all the way up to max rpm with immediate
torque available which makes manoeuvres
simple and a real pleasure.
Most harbour infrastructure supports the
other big benefit of electric boats. Your
own cheap energy ‘refuelling’ point directly
where you berth, so you simply plug it in
when you are done for the day. It will be
recharged and ready to go the next day,
simply unplug and push the ON-button.
This raises the biggest concern that
some boaters may have regarding electric
propulsion. What about the range? It is true
that with the benefits of electric propulsion
there are also some limitations? Well, not
really – it only calls for smarter boating.
Thanks to leaps in technology there is now
a solution to most leisure boaters’ needs.
It requires a greater insight into what
the specific needs are and it requires a
more innovative approach to the design and
engineering of the boat as a whole. But with
brands such as RAND Boats leading the
way, there are several electric motorboats
that already prove that electric boats are
showing the way to a better and more
sustainable future of boating.
For more details Tel: +45 3151 3030
or visit www.randboats.com
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