Vision Marine launches new SPECTR electric tritoon with passive hydrofoil

Seeing electric pontoon-style boats as a big growth opportunity, Vision Marine Technologies has launched a new electric tritoon – the SPECTR – with the E-Motion 180E electric outboard, P Pontoon battery system and passive hydrofoiling.

It delivers both plenty of speed to get out to open waters or favourite spots along with plenty of range to do what pontoon owners love to do – enjoy hours and hours  of quality time on the water.

The whole configuration and usage of a pontoon/tritoon lends itself to taking best advantage of electric propulsion. Overall water resistance (and therefore the energy needed to travel through it) is lower than with a single hull, the weight of the batteries can be distributed across the large platform area between the pontoons, users are not usually looking to go long distances at high speed, and the silence and lack of fumes makes a perfect atmosphere for enjoying water time with friends and family.

Not just an ordinary tritoon hull, the SPECTR takes things a step further with an advanced passive foiling technology developed in collaboration with Hydrofin. The foil – with an airplane wing type silhouette – runs crossways between the pontoons and lifts the pontoons at planing speed. That further reduces energy requirements while also stabilizing the boat and improving ride dynamics and overall performance.

On top of this is a fiberglass monocoque body with a thoughtfully designed interior layout that delivers a clean, modern aesthetic and a premium onboard environment. The boat is powered by Vision’s E-Motion 180E electric outboard and P PowerPack battery system.

The E-Motion 180E was launched in 2020 as one of the first high power / high voltage electric outboards. Engineered from the ground up for marine use, it delivers continuous power of 130 kW (180 hp) at the propeller.

It was twin 180Es that powered the S2 Racing catamaran to an electric boat speed record at the famed Lake of The Ozarks Shootout in 2023 and the motor system has been incorporated into over 20 boat models, including the Aquasport AS DC Dual Console, Sterk 31, new SPECTR and two other pontoons, the V24 and V30.

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The P Powerpack battery system that provides the electricity for the 180E has been developed specifically for pontoon manufacturers to deliver a a streamlined, plug-and-play system. It has been developed over three years and tested for over a thousand hours of sea trials in Florida’s salt water.

It addresses one of the obstacles to wider use of electric propulsion: lack of boat builder experience with installation processes and protocols. The P Powerpack makes it straightforward, simple and swift, using minimal connection requirements in a turnkey solution that reduces the risks of complex setups. It also helps instill confidence by offering builders a safe, reliable and proven way to ‘go electric’.

Developed in concert with Octillion, Vision’s strategic partner in battery manufacturing and integration, the P Powerpack has been designed to be the same size or smaller than a typical fuel tank, making it easier to electrify an existing boat. It can be easily lowered onto the pontoon floor, then securely anchored and attached to the pontoon’s electrical harness with just three wires. It comes in three configurations: Single Battery (43 kiloWatt hours), Dual (86 kWh) and Triple (129 kWh).

The interior of the SPECTR has all of the room pontoon boats are famous for, but with a flexible layout with that provides comfortable seating for up to 10 passengers, along with fold down settee benches and amenities like built in coolers. The cockpit / helm area sports dual 10” touch screens with instant views of motor and battery performance along with master controls for the bluetooth-enabled sound system.

In 2025 Vision Marine purchased award-winning boat dealership group Nautical Ventures and has expanded the retailer’s offerings beyond fossil fuel boats with a division focussing on electric boats, PWCs and water toys.

From a market perspective, the pontoon and tritoon segment represents a sizable and expanding category within recreational boating, and electric versions are expected to increase their share of the estimated 70,000 units sold each year in North America.

“SPECTR reflects how we bring electric propulsion to market,” said Alexandre Mongeon, Chief Executive Officer of Vision Marine. “By introducing a platform designed around real-world boating conditions and supporting it through our retail and service network, we are advancing our strategy of deploying electric technology in established, high-volume boating segments.”

Vision Marine Technologies   Nautical Ventures

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