Solarboat can supply a wide range of electric boats for commercial use including:

Most of the smaller vessels used for commercial work will be based on boats selected from our Pleasure Boat range (see that page).

Larger boats and some special purpose vessels will be specifically designed for their purpose, like the ferry examples shown below.

Others will be existing boats converted to electric drive.

The selling point for electric drive is often environmental - the total absence of fumes and oil-spills and the near silence of operation are immediately appreciated by passengers and nearby residents alike.  They will also admire your environmental responsibility.

Simplicity of operation, fire safety, extremely low maintenance and very cheap energy ("fuel") costs are attractive to commercial operators. Although the initial cost is usually higher than for an equivalent diesel (or petrol) powered boat, the low  running costs ensure the cost of ownership quickly falls to below that of an oil fuelled vessel.

Some examples

45 passenger ferry. Four of these are now under construction for Singapore Zoo. This ferry is configured for short trips (about 1km) on one of Singapore's major water supply reservoirs. A 55 passenger version of this design is also available (see below)
30 passenger ferry concept plan. This ferry is configured for longer tours. It is equipped with a toilet and food handling area. A 12 passenger "water taxi" version is also available (see below)
Wagonga Princess - example of an existing vessel (built 1906) converted to electric drive by owner Charlie Bettini of Narooma NSW. Solarboat supplied a Lynch electric motor for this boat.	One of two ferries built for Tahbilk Winery for wetland tours. Each of these boats is fitted with two drive systems supplied to the boat builders by Solarboat.
Ownership costs55 passenger ferry.12 passenger ferry

Most of our boats are intended for use on sheltered estuaries and lakes. Boats for more severe waterway conditions can be designed when required.