Indmar Marine Engines has introduced its new hybrid electric powertrain developed in partnership with Genesis Marine Technologies at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
The partnership has also debuted what is said to be the world’s first hybrid wakesurf boat, the Genesis 24.
Indmar has developed and built inboard power solutions for around five decaces for towboats and jet boats.
The company is now expanding into hybrid propulsion with the debut of the Trident Hybrid powertrain architecture, with Indmar’s 2.3L EcoBoost platform at its core.
It represents the next chapter in marine technology — and the future of what’s possible on the water.
Tahmeed Ahmad
“This is not a concept. This is not a retrofit,” explained Tahmeed Ahmad, president of Genesis Marine Technologies.
“This is a fully integrated hybrid propulsion system designed for real-world marine performance. It represents the next chapter in marine technology — and the future of what’s possible on the water.”
The 2.3L EcoBoost is one of the most versatile platforms in Indmar’s portfolio developed with a compact footprint, lightweight design, low-end torque and fuel efficiency. The engine serves as the internal combustion foundation of the Trident Hybrid system.
“At Indmar, innovation starts with selecting the right foundation for the rugged demands of marine use and redefining its capabilities for applications no one thought possible,” explained Tim Maher, president of Indmar Marine Engines.
“The 2.3L EcoBoost is that approach in action.”
In its hybrid configuration, the engine functions as an auxiliary power unit supporting an integrated electric propulsion system.
The Trident Hybrid powertrain is engineered to deliver up to 1925 newton metre of torque at the propeller and 530hp.
The Trident Hybrid powertrain made its debut inside the Genesis 24, a 24ft hybrid wakesurf boat developed by Genesis Marine Technologies.
“The technology platform is the company. The boats are the application,” Ahmad added.
“We engineered the Trident Hybrid system as one fully integrated propulsion, controls and software platform from the start — not as an adaptation of existing systems.”
Larger recreational vessels
The integrated software architecture enables system health monitoring, predictive maintenance and over-the-air diagnostics.
The hybrid system supports multi-motor configurations capable of delivering more than 5,000hp and more than 10,000 newton metres of torque directly to propeller shafts, making it suitable for integration across larger recreational vessels and commercial marine applications.
Indmar is operated by Correct Craft subsidiary Liberty Technologies which also manages PCM Engines, Crusader Engines, Levitator Engines, and Velvet Drive Transmissions.
