Electrical Boat in Seattle

Electric boats don't have to come from a fancy Swiss factory or a Californian startup. Sometimes they come from a backyard in Seattle.

Paul Elkins, a creative builder from Seattle, built his own electric boat out of plywood. He documented the whole process on YouTube and the result is absolutely inspiring.

DIY Electric Boating

The boat is small, simple and elegant. It runs on a standard electric motor and battery pack. The build is entirely within reach of any reasonably skilled DIY enthusiast.

What I love about this is that it shows electric boating is not just for the wealthy or the tech-savvy. It is for anyone who cares enough to try.

Why This Matters

One of the biggest barriers to electric boating is the perception that it is complicated or expensive. Paul's boat blows that argument out of the water — pun intended.

The boat is quiet, clean and perfectly functional for calm water. And he built it himself.

The Video

Watch Paul's build on YouTube. It is one of the most inspiring things I have seen in a long time for the electric boating community.

If Paul can do it with plywood and some basic tools, what is stopping you?