Great video on feasibility of electric or hybrid boats for long distance cruisin

[Laconian]

I think this guy's thoughts are analogous to long distance trucking to a certain degree.

However the stakes are a lot higher in a boat, since the best way to deal with a storm when you're in a boat is to get out of the storm's way. When you need the power, you REALLY need it.

[GoCougs]

Yes, marine engines, like commercial truck engines (and jet engines, etc.), operate at or near peak power for most of their service lives (which is the exact opposite of a retail automobile) which means anything remotely close to today's battery tech is not viable. Trains and buses (short haul) solved this 100+ years ago of course but with electrified track, not batteries, which doesn't seem viable for water travel.

[CaminoRacer]

Yes, marine engines, like commercial truck engines (and jet engines, etc.), operate at or near peak power for most of their service lives (which is the exact opposite of a retail automobile) which means anything remotely close to today's battery tech is not viable. Trains and buses (short haul) solved this 100+ years ago of course but with electrified track, not batteries, which doesn't seem viable for water travel.

Electrify the water, duh