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Also, in a test run a few weeks ago, this motor with two battery packs pushed a 25', twin hulled outboard carrying three adult men plus gear at ~ 17 mph for over ten miles, and used less than ½ the battery charge. It is very quiet - you can carry on a normal conversation. Primary noise is water rushing past. The same boat with a gas motor throws a small but still measurable wake. With the electric, the wake is much smaller.

Also, this motor is a real product. It is brand new with the first alpha prototype launched in October in Seattle. A short run of Beta motors is being built now. It will be cost competitive with a gasoline motor for anyone who uses their motor a lot.

I need some help with facts or at least educated guesses. What percentage of bass boats are powered by motors of 35 hp or less? How many would you guess there are - or if you have a source for 'real' numbers, what is it? How many of those <35 hp motors are mounted on boats that also have a trolling motor? Would there be demand for an all electric motor, software configurable from 35 hp down to 9.9 (i.e. same motor, but with a software key to limit the hp to allow it on restricted lakes, etc.) Battery system would allow this motor to operate for between several hours to all day, charge is quick, zero maintenance. What would be the best way to reach owners of small gasoline motors who might consider an electric?