Is Electric Sailing Finally Safe? Lithium, Lightning & My 210 kWh Catamaran

Sailing Doodles Podcast by Sailing Doodles

May 7, 20260:40:02Society & Culture

Electric boats are no longer some far-off future idea — they’re here, and my new Island Spirit 525e is a perfect example. With a 210 kWh battery bank, two 65 kW electric motors, and around 80 nautical miles of electric r...

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