Testing The 5 Best Electric Boat Motors

We’re on the hunt for a new electric-powered dinghy. Spoiler alert, there are two that completely blew us away...and one that does 360s!

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WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of modern-day documentarians, perpetual travelers, and seekers of tall tales.

We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.

Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. Self-reliance and living a sustainable lifestyle are a must. It's all about managing our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.

We've lived off the grid for over 10 years now in everything from a Van to RV to a Sailboat. And over time we have learned a lot about renewable energy, creating safe drinking water, and managing our waste.

Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity

Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:

00:00 Searching for an Electric Tender
01:02 Benefits of Electric Boat Engine
02:34 Downsides of Electric Boat Motor
03:12 Our Tender Needs
03:40 ePropulsion Spirit 1.0
06:28 ePropulsion Navy & E Lithium
07:31 MotoSkiff Electric Boat Motor
11:54 ZeroJet Carbon Electric Tender
15:34 360's With Your Groceries!
19:40 Best All Electric Tender?

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#BoatLife #Catamaran #TravelVlog #DigitalNomad #LifeStyle #Sailboats #Sailing #HH44 #HHcatamarans #PerformanceSailing #electricmotor #selfreliance

We're super stoked about getting into the world of Performance Cruising and hybrid electric sailing with our new HH44 catamaran. HH catamarans have a reputation for building the best luxury performance sailing catamarans in the world. And now this is a brand-new boat designed from the ground up with solar, Hydrogeneration, and electric motoring in mind.
This is why we want an electric tender that continues this theme of self-reliance and sustainability. Because if we can cruise without ever needing to hunt down fuel on a remote island, well, that will be the dream!

© Gone With the Wynns 2022

[dennisd]

Wow, that last one was amazing. Can't believe how fast it goes with electric propulsion. That was definitely the coolest, with the jet drive.

[kenketch]

You two are amazing in being able to line up these options to test. That must have taken a lot of time to arrange. Congratulations on a very informative video, as you always do.

[johnc]

Lol, my face was hurting from smiling and laughing so much when you were testing that Zero Jet. Then when you said it’s no longer a need it’s a want because it’s so

If you want help deciding, remember he can’t put a price on happiness!

[hvacmike]

We purchased an electric car in 2021. We will never own another gas powered vehicle. Maintenance is basically zero
Performance is awesome and charging time on a long trip averaging about 20 minutes for every 2 hours of driving. We usually charge at home for around one dollar a day for my wife’s commute. Electric is the right choice for us.
Love your channel

[NZL]

I recently made a similar conversion from a heavy RIB + petrol o/b to a lighter catamaran dinghy (True Kit 3m) + electric o/b (ePropulsion Spirit). Love it. Range anxiety is more significant than range limitation itself. Also bought the solar charging panel. Have kept my petrol o/b as a temporary measure ‘just in case’ but haven’t used it the entire season.

[CruisingMorningStar]

When we were cruising in our trawler we carried two motors…a 15 HP Yamaha and a 3 HP. The small motor was our “harbor” motor. Light weight, easy on and off and we used it traveling the ICW. Unfortunately this was before Torqueedo. In the Bahamas and the Keys we mounted the 15 HP for speed and range for trips to the reefs and going to town. Something to consider.

[lrandrews]

If you are basing your decision on “smiles per watt” I would say the jet propulsion was your favorite. I also think that’s it’s ability to run in shallower water, faster top speed, and the ability to run from danger/weather makes it a good option.

[billhanna]

WOW that Zero jet looked amazing, 20Kts & the hydra foil option looked so cool, Lov to see a test on that one, Thanks .

[DCGULL]

What an awesome test series- and, really relevant to the times. I'm NOT surprised at how few choices there are and the weight cost of ever increasing reserves- but, it's really nice to 'see it' in real life- working, running and providing service. Even though LiFePO4 is the best thing since sliced bread- it's NOT the answer to our dreams...yet!

[Frindleeguy]

You were both smiling ear to ear the WHOLE TIME you were in the zerojet.... That motor on that OC is a winning combo! What a perfect dinghy, especially if you can hot swap a "get home"/"limp home" backup battery...

[DennisWintjes]

Wow! Thanks for sharing! Like #11. It is a jet boat so you don't have the depth of a prop motor. FUN!

[wildwestunlimited]

What fun! ... and to be able to test the hardware for YOUR needs is PRICELESS!

[flynfishak]

Some very cool options there. The zerojet looks like a hoot. Problem is, you folks beach your tender a lot. With no way to cover the intake, you end up sucking a lot of sand through your jet impeller. Though it is intended to be beached, having run a jet into shallow beaches a ton, I just see maintenance headaches ahead. Hint: when you kick it sideways, do a half-reverse on the deflector bucket, it will keep the rotation going. :-)

[zerojetnz]

Priceless reaction!! LOVE IT!! We are so glad you got to experience the 360s :D

[philthomas]

i appreciate your togetherness, life with a your choice should be about ONENESS and developing this and I see it you you as a couple. THANK YOU for being a model that taking care of each other really pays off!! Love yall!!!

[joncarter]

Don't normally comment but I appreciated this 2 part series. I have been intrigued by the OC tender and the idea of an electric power system. You did a fine job of displaying the different options. Thank you.

[codyaevans]

Amazing video - informative and very entertaining! Adored watching how much fun you guys were having on the jet dingy!!! 😂 beers on me! Thanks!

[flosiin]

The Jet drive looks like so much fun!
You probably already thought about this. Is there a marine grade portable solar charger to take with the dinghy? You could let it charge while you’re on shore

[luckybeanzphoto]

I've been using an epropultion spirit 1 on a wooden dinghy (seahopper scamp) for a couple seasons as a full time live aboard on a fully electric monohull. It has been great, so much better.

[jnbond]

That ZeroJet is similar in speed/maneuverability to our Yamaha jetski/wave-runner (had it going about 70mph/113kmph this past week on a lake in northern Wisconsin only our machine is gas powered)! That battery speed though, was super fast!! And looked SOOO FUNNN!!! Loved the comparison of all the motors. Nikki- "My cheeks are starting to hurt!" (from smiling so much!) 🤩👍