An electric boat is unique in the world

Jacques Duval

Friday, October 6, 2017 07:37

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There is much talk of electric vehicles by times which run, often without realizing that there are several other modes of propulsion environmentally friendly.

In addition to the cars, the trucks, the motorcycles, the bicycles, we should not forget the boats, particularly the one that I tried during an excursion on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. It has also been manufactured in the region, more specifically, by the firm of Marc Marine.

The uniqueness of this boat is due to several of its characteristics, including its dimensions, which are 80 feet in length and 20 feet for the width. Able to take no less than 100 people, this ship claims the honor of being the only one in the world in its category. It is used for 90-minute cruises that allow you to discover the Rideau canal and the Ottawa region from a different angle.

A comedian on board

In this regard, I would be remiss not to highlight the exceptional work of Brennan Richardson animation beyond what one expects of a travel guide.

Funny as some of our best comedians, Brennan traces the history of the Rideau canal with a verve and anecdotes like that of a fish the size of which has reached gigantic proportions just by the strength of the rumor local. Zany nothing less.

Let’s go back to our boat, baptized in the same spirit, The Queen Elizabeth Drive, property of the company Cruise Outaouais. The boat, which is not unlike the barges of the Seine is powered by a small electric motor of only 80 horses, which seems sufficient to ensure a maximum speed of 12 km/h, although its cruising speed is only 7 km/h. the battery life is about 4 hours after a charge of the same duration.

This is perhaps not the invention of the century, but the existence of the electric boat demonstrates that Quebec is perfectly within the shot when it comes to the electrification of transportation, whether on land or on sea.