I'd be very surprised to see Hydrogen power common on the waterways.

I predict we'll see more electric power, especially if battery
technology improves. Also, diesel-electric may be more common.

The other trend I expect is more catamaran trawlers, or power cats.
Fuel economy is much better than traditional displacement hulls. The
PDQ MV34 user 4 gal/hour at 16 knots.


Dene wrote:
I'm looking into my crystal ball and envisioning being a liveaboard on a 40
foot powerboat, 8 months out of the year, likely stationed in Savannah. We
dream of touring the ICW, Gulf, Caribbean, and the Great Lakes.

Then we calculate today's fuel costs into the picture and gasp! Will
H-boats being standard in 10-15 years? Will fuel costs drop as supply
demands drops? Will a powerboater will be able to cruise all day for $50?

Discussion.

-Greg