The Electric WaterCraft Forum announced that the application period is open for this year’s inaugural event, scheduled for Oct. 22-23 at Lyman-Morse in Camden, Maine. The focus is on the technical, logistical and business details of five Maine-built electric boat projects, with a mission to build community, create conversation and help secure the state’s position as a leader in the electric watercraft sector.
“Maine’s rich history of boatbuilding makes it an ideal place to build electric boats, and its strong, modern marine sector is a magnet for international manufacturers keen to work with the builders and designers here,” EWCF co-founder Kate Holden said in a press release. “Building community around the electric projects taking place in Maine is an important first step in demonstrating that marine electrification is a viable solution for American boatbuilders.”
The EWCF will provide opportunities for education through in-depth panel discussions and case studies, from skiffs and custom yachts to passenger ferries and internal combustion engine conversions. Displays will include electric motors, battery systems and electric boats by Maine builders fitted with propulsion systems.
The EWCF is developed in partnership with the Island Institute and will host its annual Convening on Marine Electrification Oct. 21, the day before the EWCF.
The preliminary schedule for the EWCF is now available along with details about the case study presentations. Click here for more information and to apply to attend.
