Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # BlueFin Electric Marine Electric Boat Motor Propulsion ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Bluefin Blog](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/blog/) - [Summer cruising Howe sound](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/summer-cruising-in-howe-sound/) - Enjoying nature naturally Another gorgeous afternoon cruising the Pacific Northwest on our 100% pure electric 1973, 30' Tollycraft Sedan Cruiser. There is virtually no noise other than your environment. With no smell or exhaust pollution you can feel great about being on the water all for under $4 for a charge! another great day without - [Benbecula Formosa 41 Cruising ketch](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/benbecula-formosa-41-cruising-ketch/) - A Classic Sailing vessel gets a complete makeover including this twin Barracuda lynch 20kw electric with 4 100 amp hour Torqeedo lithium batteries and 4 high output chargers. Equipment installed: 4- 24 volt Torqeedo batteries with high speed chargers 2 Lynch motors in series with a transmission 2 controllers 7 - [Electric Ferry - Shelagh Mary](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/electric-ferry/) - The original electric False Creek Ferry, relaunched with a new 8kw electric Lynch motor. False Creek Ferries Will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2022. Read the full story here: False Creek Ferries For this installation we kept the propeller and shaft, after the maiden voyage the old bearing vibrated and was replaced with aThe original electric False Creek Ferry, relaunched with a new 8kw electric Lynch motor. False Creek Ferries Will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2022. Read the full story here: False Creek Ferries For this installation we kept the propeller and shaft, after the maiden voyage the old bearing vibrated and was replaced with a - [Our Next Electric Boat - The Bluefin 2! [Video]](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/our-next-electric-boat-the-bluefin-2/) - Just as soon as we had the original electric boat conversion on the water and tested, we could hardly wait for our next adventure. An electric yacht! - [An Original Electric Sail Boat Conversion](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/an-original-electric-sail-boat-conversion/) - One of the first sailboats to be fitted with an electric Thoosa 7000-HT 48V system was a classic 34 foot 1978 Ericson. This sailboat was originally outfitted with a Universal Atomic 4, four cylinder gas engine that produced 30 horsepower@ 3500 RPM. Under the direction of Michael Whatley the motor was replaced with a Thoosa - ["Plug and Play" - Fitting Electric Motors [Video] ](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/fitting-electric-motors-on-the-tollycraft/) - "Plug and play " is a term that should be used loosely when it comes to any modification - be it a car, motorcycle, website, or your soon-to-be electric boat. When I was a kid "plug and play" meant just that. You PLUG in your game console and you PLAY it. It took about 5 - [Back To The Pit. [Video]](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/back-to-the-pit/) - It's been a short while since we've given an update on our second electric boat project i.e. the mighty Tollycraft...but nonetheless there has been significant and well needed progress. Stan, our colleague from Stratos Yacht Services, and the third 'mastermind' to join Bluefin has been busy prepping the new home for the compact yet powerful 9kW - [The Black Pit Of Despair [Video]](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/the-black-pit-of-despair/) - Well the boat made it to Shelter without too much incident and it was time to clear the bilge. i.e. remove the motors, gas tanks and everything else you won't ever need again. There really isn't anything glorious about this process, however it certainly is one way to test one's resolve when it comes to - [Are you ready for Electric Boat Motors? [Video]](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/are-you-ready-for-electric-boat-motors/) - After taking a short break in September, the Bluefin team is back at it and still on schedule for the first splash before Christmas! The bilge has been gutted, cleaned and ground down ready for a new gel coat. The propellor shafts have been straightened, we have new cutlas bearings, the props are cleaned and - [Wax on, Wax off. [Video]](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/wax-on-wax-off/) - The 'Sea Escape' had been sitting under a grove of Birch trees for about 2 years. For the non-tree tappers out there - Birch is known as the 'other' sappy tree. It seemed that no matter how much we scrubbed the deck, the little black tar spots just would not come off. We tried a - [Bluefin founder and CEO, Michael Whatley at the 2013, Vancouver Boat Show](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/bluefin-founder-and-ceo-michael-whatley-at-the-2013-vancouver-boat-show/) - This year Bluefin Electric Marine received some welcomed coverage from Global TV at Western Canada’s premiere boat show and BC’s largest showcase for the recreational boating industry ! At last technology is giving boaters some greener options - [First Scrub: A Diamond in the Rough](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/first-scrub-a-diamond-in-the-rough/) - Is it possible to power a 10,000lb plus boat with electric motors? I mean an electric boat sounded like a fantastic idea…but with this?? An electric Tollycraft? ## Pages - [It's no dream electric propulsion options available for most vessels.](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/) - What do we do? The simple answer to this is that we convert gas-powered boats and yachts into electric powered boats and yachts. - [Inboard Electric Boat Motors](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/lynch-inboard-electric-motors/) - For cruising at Hull speeds, " NOT A V-8 WATER SKI BOAT REPLACEMENT" The Lynch Inboard Drive systems uses a permanent magnet motor set up in a gearing console made from stainless steel and is regulated by a 2-quadrant motor controller. - [](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/investment-opportunity/) - Hello, I'm Michael Whatley, CEO of Bluefin Electric Marine. Fifteen years ago, we set out to provide boat owners with both a compelling and sustainable alternative to gasoline and diesel engines as a means of propulsion. Like Telsa Motors, we opted to provide electric propulsion as that alternative. Although our electric sailboat was a success - [](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/frequently-asked-questions-about-electric-boat-motors/) - Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Boat Motors Do you have a 350cc V-8 equivalent ? Short answer is NO and that is due to the capacity of the batteries. RANGE What kind of range should I expect from an electric boat motor? For a boat using an electric motor, consider the battery as your "fuel - [Contact us](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/contact/) - Questions about an electric motor for your boat or yacht? We'd love to hear from you! - [Torqeedo Outboard Motors](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/https-www-torqeedo-com-us-en-us-products-catalogs/) - Superior technology and revolutionary benefits - it's what Torqeedo has written on the flag. And each of their products on the market meets this requirement. Bluefin is a proud distributor of Torqeedo Outboards. Click here to view the CATALOG Bluefin Electric Marine #72-1146 Pacific Blvd. Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2X7 Phone: 604-786-6652 info@bluefinelectric.ca - [](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/about/) - History The Bluefin adventure began back in 2010 in Vancouver at the Quayside Marina aboard the Volare. Keen on finding a clean, sustainable solution to the continuing pollution of our harbours and oceans, Michael Whatley set out to convert the first marine electric prototype - the Original Bluefin. A classic 1978 Ericson 34 foot sailboat - [Request a quote:](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/home/) - Electric solutions for your boat or yacht. Choose from 5 electric inboard drive systems and 7 electric outboard systems. Quieter, cleaner and never pay for fuel again! - [Request a quote:](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/mijireh-secure-checkout/) - [Range Optimizing using an Electric Boat Motor](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/range-optimizing-using-an-electric-boat-motor/) - Optimizing an electric boat for range is similar to optimizing range for a boat with an internal combustion engine. In short, the more power you draw, the less range you will get. The below graph shows a theoretical range graph one might expect to see powering with an electric sailboat in smooth conditions. As you - [In The News](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/bluefin-electric-boats-in-the-news/) - Curious to see what today’s media are saying about Bluefin Electric Boats? We are capturing all coverage as it happens. - [The Original Bluefin](https://www.bluefinelectric.ca/the-original-bluefin/) - The Original Bluefin Our first conversion was a classic 1978 Ericson 34 foot with an original atomic 4 gas engine. On our first test run, we ran the boat for 1 hour and 15 minutes, maintained an average speed of 4.5 knots and hit a top speed of 6.7 knots! 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