As evidence of the rapid advances in electric-powered recreational boats, Frauscher Bootswerft is introducing its new 740 Mirage Air all-electric upscale day cruiser at the European shows this fall, and it has much more power and twice the battery capacity than Frauscher had in previous models.
With its light weight (4,188 pounds), and 100-kW Torqeedo Deep Blue inboard motor, the new Frauscher tops out at about 31 mph. Dialed back to 6 mph, it can run silently, with no fossil emissions, for ten hours. The electric power is provided by two 40-kWh Deep Blue batteries, the same batteries that MBW uses in its i3 electric car. They come with a nine-year warranty.
Made in Gmunden, in northern Austria, the Frauscher 740 has a dynamic, contemporary style that is modeled after Grand Tour automobiles. Basically a day cruiser, the boat has seating for eight, a fridge, ambient lighting, teak deck and bow thruster. It’s designed for low maintenance.
As is the case with many electric-powered boats, the Frauscher’s torque provides rapid acceleration at low speeds, and helps the boat get up on plane quickly. After that, it provides a clean and silent ride. The boat also can be used on lakes where gasoline-powered vessels are prohibited.
The new Frauscher 740 Mirage Air has an LOA of 24’ 5” and a beam of 8’ 2”. It costs about $240,000. Read more:
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