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Electric boat without a licence: what power limits apply in Europe?
No licence needed in the UK, up to 7.5 kW in Germany, 4.4 kW on Lake Constance and in Austria. The limits for UK, DE, AT, CH and NL with sources.
· 4 min readElectric boats, electric motors and houseboats, compared independently
Motors
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Comparison
Electric outboard motor: which one fits your boat? Torqeedo and ePropulsion compared
From 0.7 to 40 kW: 19 electric outboards from Torqeedo and ePropulsion with power, battery, weight and price, and where you need a licence.
· 7 min read
Comparison
Electric motor for an inflatable or tender: TEMO and Remigo compared
From 5 to 17 kg: TEMO·450, TEMO·1000, T700 and RemigoOne Go with power, battery, range and price, plus Torqeedo Travel and Spirit as a benchmark.
· 4 min readElectric boats
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Comparison
Buying an electric boat: what does an electric day boat cost? Frauscher and Marian compared
Marian from €41,000 excl. VAT, Frauscher 650 Alassio from €146,650 incl. VAT: 16 Austrian electric boats with length, power, battery, range and price.
· 6 min read
Comparison
Foiling or planing: how far do electric boats really go? Candela and X Shore compared
Candela's C-8 claims 57 nautical miles at 22 knots, the X Shore 1 22 nautical miles at 20 knots. Range, charging, price and dealers in Europe compared.
· 4 min readHouseboats
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Electric houseboat hire: what does it cost, how far can you go, and do you need a licence?
Electric houseboats near Berlin, on the Havel and Mecklenburg lakes: 11–15 kW, 10–20 kWh, a week from €750. No licence needed with a charter certificate.
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Guide
Electric houseboats for sale: models, prices and what to check before you buy
Electric narrowboats from UK builders and houseboats from €66,000 net from DE, PL and NL: drive, battery and price, plus CE category and mooring.
· 6 min read
Guide
Houseboat hire without a licence: the rules in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands
No licence needed for a hire boat in the UK or for slow boats in the Netherlands. In Germany a charter certificate does the job. The rules with sources.
· 4 min readGuides
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How much does a boat licence cost, and do you need one for an electric boat?
No licence needed in the UK; RYA Powerboat Level 2 costs £199–409. In Germany about €380, but electric boats up to 7.5 kW need no licence at all.
· 5 min read
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Electric boat registration and licensing: the rules in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and NL
UK waterways want a licence or registration, and electric boats pay less. On the Continent you need a number, rarely an approval. The rules with sources.
· 4 min read
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Electric-only lakes: where Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland ban combustion engines
On many lakes in Bavaria, Salzburg, Carinthia and Tyrol only electric boats are allowed, and some ban those too. The list with official sources.
· 5 min read