Replace That Nasty Diesel With An Electric Motor?

I’ve read a few good magazine articles on using DC motors in place of an onboard diesel or gasoline engine, but I haven’t seen one in person. The technology looks promising:

A little bit of research turned up a few options, each with varying styles for accomplishing basically the same mission:

I’d take quiet and quickstart over noisy and sluggish. Plus, slap some solar panels on the boat and make a good trip without smelling fumes.  I would most love not having to stop to refuel.

Have any experience with installation or use?

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