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Plugboats: Brunswick launches Veer – new boat brand for electric propulsion

VEER

Jan 26, 2023

Earlier this month at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters.

The first Veer model to be revealed is the X13, a 13-foot, multi-tool vessel built from rotomolded polyethylene. If you are not sure what rotomolding is, think of those polyethylene kayaks, which are one of the most common boats made with the process. It makes for a very durable boat.

The contemporary looking, low profile Veer line has been crafted by the engineering team at Lund Boats to offer high quality and an affordable, low-maintenance option for new boaters.

The X13 is designed to be powered by the Mercury Avator electric propulsion systems, but of course can also be run with a fossil fuel motor.

VEERLund has over 75 years of experience building boats made for fishing, and they have incorporated a number of fishing-focused features into the X13.Standard features include:

• Durable rotomolded polyethylene hull with shallow draft to explore unchartered territory
• Galvanized trailer offering easy towing capabilities for cars and small SUVs
• Portable navigation light kit and marine mat
• Additional, optional features include: a shallow-water anchor, a mooring cover, standing bar and Lund’s SportTrak accessories like downriggers.

Starting at US$ 11,995 with standard features, the X13 will be available Spring 2023 for order at veerboats.com.

 

Jeff ButlerJeff Butler
Jeff Butler is based in Toronto and is the Editor/Publisher of plugboats.com, the international website covering everything electric boats and boating. He is also President of the Electric Boat Association of Canada and is busy preparing to bring electric motor boat racing and exhibitions to Toronto Harbour in 2023 for the first Toronto Solar Boat Races.

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