POLARIS MARINE UNVEILS TWO CONCEPT DEMONSTRATOR PONTOONS FEATURING HIGH-HORSEPOWER ELECTRIC PROPULSION
- Electric propulsion offers benefits of easier maintenance, instantaneous torque, and ability to travel in restricted waterways.
- Customers who chose electric motors for pontoons exceeded expectations last year.
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"As a leader in the pontoon market, Polaris Marine is staying at the forefront of new and emerging technologies, like electrification," said Ben Duke, president of Polaris Marine. "Working closely with high-horsepower electric propulsion OEMs,
The benefits of electric propulsion are well established on smaller applications, such as dinghies and tenders. Last year, Godfrey introduced the Mighty G, a 15-foot lower horsepower pontoon designed for the optimal use of a gas-or electric-powered engine. Electric motors are easier to maintain as there are fewer moving parts and they require no oil changes or scheduled engine maintenance. Electric propulsion also adds the benefits of instantaneous torque and the ability to travel in sometimes restricted waterways, making the adoption of effective, high-power, high-performance and long-range electric propulsion the next evolution in luxury pontoons.
The concept vessels were selected for demonstration due to the ability to place the batteries in a central location. The models are both popular platforms for their respective brands, giving the engineering teams opportunity to explore and validate the capability of electric propulsion, while allowing dealers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the testing and learning that is taking place within Polaris Marine. With a 150-hp outboard electric motor from Forza X1, the
"Building off the introduction of last year's Mighty G, where customers who ended up selecting an electric vs. gas-powered motor option were more than double our expectations, we recognize the future potential of this technology and pontoons offerings that have been optimized for electric propulsion," continued Duke. "Our dealer network will be a critical partner in defining this future and we're pleased that they have been so receptive to these higher horse-powered demonstrators."
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