Yamaha’s new DRiVE X system puts fingertip control right on the steering wheel, making maneuvering these twin jetdrive sportboats easier than ever before. A “dock hold” function allows securing the boat against the dock for easy tie-ups and it readily spins at its own length.
Watch the video for a look at a unique boat-handling system
By Andy Adams
Up to this point, I feel that most electric boats have not been very exciting. The motors have been mainly small portable models for dinghies. There are some high-horsepower motors available, but they look like regular outboard motors to be used on conventional boats. Until now, there hasn’t been an electric boat that really makes a statement. Enter the ENVGO NV1.
Story and photos by Jennifer M. Smith
We’d been north before on a short two-week cruise. At the time, we were unprepared for the isolation, the lack of cell phone coverage, and the spotty VHF reception. Since then we’ve repowered, installed Starlink, and retired from work. Now, with confidence in our engine and our connectivity and more time to sail, we were Superior-ready.
