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Pure Watercraft unveiled an all-electric pontoon boat in Seattle, marking a shift from selling individual outboard motors to complete vessel systems.Watch Developed in partnership with General Motors, the pontoon features a hull design that increases efficiency by over 20 percent compared to traditional internal combustion models.3:02 The boat utilizes two 50-horsepower, 25-kilowatt electric motors and incorporates a foil positioned two-thirds of the way toward the stern.3:20 This foil allows the vessel to lift at approximately 11 miles per hour, enabling speeds of up to 30 miles per hour while carrying passengers.3:27 General Motors acquired a 25 percent stake in Pure Watercraft, providing manufacturing resources and battery technology to improve price competitiveness through economies of scale.5:34 The company previously focused on repowering small rigid inflatable boats, such as those from Highfield, for use as coaching and safety launches.1:33 Future plans include the launch of a boat club program to increase accessibility to electric boating.5:34

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