23 Sneak Peak: Coach Teams Up With Hercules

Coach Marine Group (CMG) has something electrifying for the new model year, an all-electric version. Hercules Electric Marine, a division of Hercules Electric Mobility, Inc., reached an agreement with Coach with its electric propulsion systems for use on the Coach and Xcursion branded pontoon boats.

CMG intends to produce up to 1,500 electric pontoons annually featuring an electric inboard/outboard motor powered by the Hercules e-Drive system with the first electric-powered pontoons to be available as early as May 2023 through its North American dealer network.

Stringent regulations, such as those set by the California Air Resource Board (CARB), to reduce emissions from engines in boats and other recreational vehicles go into effect at the beginning of 2023. Electric powertrain systems in boats not only remove emissions, they also eliminate the need for gasoline or diesel fuel and the associated risks.

CMG pontoons powered by the Hercules 200-kilowatt e-Drive system will have a top-end speed above 40 mph and approximately 12 hours of cruising time between battery charges. Programmable software enables users to customize power levels for optimal range or to meet waterway horsepower or speed restrictions. (www.coachpontoons.com)