Flux Marine, developer of electric outboard motors and battery systems, has announced that aluminium RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats has become its first rigging partner.
The collaboration will enable Highfield to accelerate North American delivery timelines by installing and rigging the 115HP Flux Marine outboard at its facility in Cadillac, Michigan.
The two became partners in 2022 and have since collaborated to launch the Highfield Sport 660 Electric.
Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine, said, “This is an exciting milestone for Flux Marine as we expand access to more markets and dealers. It shows how leading brands like Highfield are not only embracing but accelerating the shift to marine electrification.”
According to the Bristol-based Flux Marine, its systems are designed to improve every aspect of the boating experience. Its flagship 115 HP electric outboard is said to deliver continuous power output equivalent to a gas-powered motor, but with faster acceleration and no noise.
“It was an amazing journey from the very first meeting with Flux Marine to today when we are in production with a really good product,” said Christophe Lavigne, president of Highfield Boats. “As two companies that were willing to work together to integrate a new kind of technology, we are excited to be able to accelerate delivery timelines for our customers by rigging the electric outboards on our Highfield Sport 660 Electric right here in Michigan.”
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