Let's not kid ourselves. Electromobility on the water is still in its infancy. Despite huge advances in development, particularly in battery technology, fully electric boats are still a long way from where we want them to be. Not to mention the charging infrastructure on German and European waterways. In the foreseeable future, however, hybrid drives, i.e. the combination of combustion engines and electric drives, will probably be a practicable solution.
The Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid presented in this issue is no exception. What makes this boat special and whether it can deliver what boaters expect from it in practice is part of Ralf Marquard's test.
Trailering with an electric car is about a different kind of electromobility. We put it to the test and took two electric SUVs from the Chinese luxury brand Nio on a tour through northern Germany. The aim was to find out whether it is even possible to trailer with an e-SUV and what restrictions you might have to expect. To summarise briefly: Yes, local trailer journeys of up to 300 kilometres are possible with good planning, but long-distance destinations such as the Mediterranean are still better tackled with a combustion engine.
Last but not least, in this topic area we also report on electric scooters, which are increasingly replacing the classic on-board wheel on many boats. Our market overview shows which models are suitable for boaters, which regulations need to be observed and what you should bear in mind when making a purchase.
I hope you enjoy reading it.
Your editors
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These are the topics in BOOTE 08/25:
- Magazine: An exciting pilot project and welcome and uninvited guests in the Baltic Sea.
- New regulations What the new regulations in Croatia mean for recreational boaters.
- Please get in! Super yachts and super sports cars united at a joint event.
- Stress-free across the Wadden Sea A special course makes you fit for the tidal area between the North Sea islands and the coast - in theory and practice.
- Valley of legends The Neckar shows its most beautiful side on the section before Heidelberg, which is lined with castles.
- Can also do the Caribbean Tropical flair on the Channel Islands? The last part of our summer cruise takes us from Guernsey to Alderney.
- Cannonball Lightning-fast performance: the Cormate Utility 27 and the Super Utility 27 in the test.
- More than just an option Boats with hybrid drive are in vogue. A test of the Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid.
- I want fun We tested the 2025 line-up of the Yamaha Waverunner in Portugal.
- What's up? Electric cars as towing vehicles for tailers? Two Nio electric SUVs in an everyday test.
- Quiet, safe and tidyh Insulation in the engine room: How sound insulation can be renewed or retrofitted.
- Radiant results Hand-held spotlights: No-name products and high-end lamps compared.
- Speedy speedsters E-scooters are increasingly replacing on-board bikes. Which ones are suitable for on-board use and what needs to be considered.
- Market & Product From LED lanterns and care products to functional shorts: the latest boat-related products.
