New Zealand based Southern Pacific Boats has launched its new Cormorant Electric 490 model.
The RIB combines a coach boat platform with the ZeroJet 30kW electric jet propulsion system.
The Cormorant Electric 490 is built on a 16-degree aluminium hull with thermally welded tubes and has been built for performance, safety, and sustainability,
ZeroJet’s 30kW system incorporates 22kWh of high-capacity batteries, with a digital throttle with instant electric reverse.
The jet propulsion system is managed via a 3.5-inch display that provides diagnostics, battery information, and an intelligent range predictor.
The Cormorant 490 is already a fantastic platform, but coupled with the electric ZeroJet technology, it opens up many different possibilities.
Dean Barker
“Having been for a run in the new SPB ZeroJet 490 last week, I am thoroughly impressed with the performance and handling of the boat,” explained Dean Barker, director of Southern Pacific Boats.
“The Cormorant 490 is already a fantastic platform, but coupled with the electric ZeroJet technology, it opens up many different possibilities.”
ZeroJet’s CEO, James Morton, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Southern Pacific Boats to bring the Cormorant Electric 490 to life.
High-performance
“This project perfectly showcases our 30kW system’s ability to deliver high-performance, commercial-grade power in a lightweight package.”
He added: “In its first day of use at the bays regatta, the boat was the first on the water at 8.30am and the last off the water at 4pm.
“We covered over 20 nautical miles and we still had plenty of battery to show the boat off at the end of the day.
“This was great proof that electric boats can do everything clubs and commercial operators need and more.”
