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.
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.
Quote from: GoCougs on February 01, 2024, 09:45:13 AMYes, 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