It's not that the product wouldn't be attractive, but the electric storage
options aren't there yet. Battery technology isn't nearly advanced enough to
support electric transportation of any kind yet. Several hundred pounds of
batteries isn't a good option on a boat. Engineer a newer, stronger, lighter
battery system with much more capacity and you just might have something.
Electric propulsion has been tried for the last 100 years or so.


"Andrew" wrote in message
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I'm a business school student looking at the market feasibility of
introducing a 2-10HP electric outboard engine that could be used as
primary propulsion. This product would be introduced by a major player
in the industry within the next few years. Since you are all avid boat
users I would like to hear your reactions and get your thoughts on
whether or not this would be an attractive product. I would also like
to know how you see this product being used once it is introduced.