Epic Wakeboats has announced their creation of the World's First Electric Hybrid Sport Boat, the 23E. Since everyone is a little concerned with counting pennies these days, this boat provides
the perfect opportunity to save you some money and save the World. Epic claims that this boat uses just half the amount of a gas compared to other wake boats, which would really help out your
pocket. The boat uses Flux Propulsion's Marine Drive system to provide an efficient ride. The engine has a smaller design than other marinized engines and is propelled with off of battery
power. Even though this boat could be considered green, it still provides quite a bit of noise pollution with it's stereo and video entertainment on the boat plus the standard GPS Speed Control
saves the rider from any inexperienced driver.
Now, don't think I'm not green just because I'm a little skeptical of this boat. I really do care about our environment but I also care about shredding as well. My main concern with this boat
is the "compact drive motor." You and I both know that Epic Boats are known for a well equipped ballast system and some pretty heavy wakes. Will this 23E be able to plane? Will the bigger
dudes be able to even get pulled up with it? All questions I have for the new 23E. The final Epic claim I am thrown off with is that this boat "provides better wakeboarding performance then its
combustion motor powered counterpart." Anytime I've rode behind an Epic it's been fun but the wake is pretty rampy, wide, and possibly a knee crusher. I'm hoping that the new model will actually
hold up to it's claim and provide a solid wake to perform behind.
Check out more from Epics boats at Epicboats.com and see for yourself what innovations they're up to.