On Friday May 16th the world’s first hybrid recreational motor boat debuted at the St. Francis Boat yacht Club to an audience that included regional, national and international press, foreign dignitaries and State of California officials.
The new hybrid comes from renowned Austrian yacht building Frauscher who has equipped its full line of luxury boats with the breakthrough boat propulsion system in collaboration with STEYR MOTORS.

The hybrid system offers a smooth, noiseless start and can move out of the marina without burning any fuel. The electric engine for boat then smoothly and powerfully starts the marine diesel engine and the battery for boat is recharged while the diesel engine provides efficient speed and acceleration.
The zero emission electric drive mode allows for a speed of 5 knots using solely electric propulsion and marine switches to the diesel engine with an easy turn of the key. The ingenious propulsion then gets boosted by the electric drive creating faster acceleration while lowering fuel consumption and improving response and dynamics.