The Truth About Electric Outboards Nobody Tells You

A dealer in Connecticut quoted $1,400 for a 100-hour outboard service. The electric motor at the Norwalk Boat Show had a one-item checklist. Check the prop. That is the reason dealers will never recommend electric — and $290 million explains exactly why. OneWater Marine made $290 million from service alone in 2024. That is not a side business. That is the entire business model. And electric outboards erase it. In this video: ✔ Why dealers make 35–50% margin on every service — and nothing on new boat sales ✔ The Flux Marine 115hp electric outboard — real performance numbers, real tradeoffs ✔ Why range drops to 5–8 miles at full throttle — and who that actually matters for ✔ The cold weather battery problem nobody else is talking about ✔ Why marina charging infrastructure barely exists right now ✔ Who is actually buying electric outboards today — and why it makes financial sense ✔ What happens to dealerships when the service bay empties out The technology question has an answer. The dealer business model question does not. Subscribe. New dealer secrets every week. Copyright Disclaimer This video features discussions on unverified information and speculative viewpoints sourced from the internet and various news outlets. Intended solely for educational and informational purposes, this content should not be regarded as confirmed facts or definitive truths. Our use of content complies with YouTube's Fair Use guidelines. According to Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act: "Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright." While this video may contain copyrighted clips, images, or photographs not specifically authorized by the copyright holder(s), we believe in good faith that these materials are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine. ..... (channel name) does not aim to defame, slander, or discredit any individuals or organizations mentioned in this video. The information is presented to encourage thoughtful discussion and critical thinking among viewers. We explicitly do not condone or promote any violent actions described in this video; such mentions are solely to provide context and understand the implications of certain events historically or in current affairs. #outboardengines#boatengines #engineheads #BoatDealers #BoatingTips #Boats #outboardengines #boatengines #BoatDealers #engineheads #mercurymarine #yamahamotors #marineinnovation #electric #BoatingTips #savemoneyboating #outboardmotor #mercury #mercuryoutboards