Test Ride: Zin Electric Boats Z2R | BoatUS скачать в хорошем качестве

Test Ride: Zin Electric Boats Z2R | BoatUS

Walking away from engineering jobs at Microsoft, then BMW Designworks to build electric boats is an unusual career move to say the least. But that was Polish-born Piotr (“Peter”) Zin’s calling. Following two years in development, Zin Electric Boats launched its Z2R, a 20-foot carbon-fiber runabout powered by the BMW i3 battery coupled with a Torqeedo Deep Blue propulsion system. One of the advantages to electric power is that it provides instant torque. Weighing just 1,750 pounds, the Z2R can top 35 mph, and at cruising speed of 10 to 12 mph has a range of 80 to 100 miles. The battery can be charged with either 110V or 220V and costs less than $6 to recharge. The interior combines wood finishes with composite accents, comfortable seating, touchscreen system monitoring, and a custom-designed Fusion sound system. “This quiet and fast boat is just the first step in our development,” Zin, 42, says of his Seattle-based company. He’s no stranger to boats, servings as lead designer at the U.S. Marine division of Brunswick Boats from 2005–2008. “We believe that electric propulsion is the future of boating, but we are not willing to compromise on what traditional boating takes for granted — performance and handling.” The Z2R was launched at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2020, where BoatUS Magazine's senior editor Rich Armstrong took it for a spin. The boat sells at the luxury price of $250,000. Zin says his primary market will be as a tender for large yachts. Read more: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/... http://www.zinboats.com 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us:   / boatus     / boatus     / boatus     / boatus     / boatus   #boatus #electricboat #ZinElectricBoats