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Sustainable Boating Stories

by The Green Boater

Hear the latest stories about sustainable boating products & practices from leaders in the marine industry. Our goal is to help you increase your boating experience while reducing your impact on the environment. Simply by changing one thing.Join with me and One Million Boaters who agree to Change One Thing to help Reduce Ocean Pollution.Visit www.thegreenboater.com to take the One Million Boater pledge!

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  1. The Future of Boating is Here: Meet Eric Laakmann, CEO of VESSEV

    Is it possible to have an exhilarating experience on the water without harming the ocean we love? In this eye-opening episode of the Marine EV Leadership Series, we sit down with Eric Laakmann, the visionary CEO of VESSEV, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the marine industry. Eric, a...

  2. Electric vs. Gas Jetski - Battle for Your PWC Fun?

    The DEEP DIVE (AI) PODCAST: Get ready to ride the new wave of personal watercraft. In this episode of the Deep Dive AI Podcast, we're putting the pedal to the metal—or rather, the throttle to the water—as we explore the epic showdown between classic gas-powered jet skis and their sleek, silent...

  3. Gas vs Electric Boat - The Better Investment

    Is an electric boat a better investment than a gas one? This episode of The Deep Dive Podcast breaks down the ultimate ROI showdown for your time on the water. We go beyond the sticker price, comparing the real-world costs of fuel, maintenance, and the total cost of ownership over time. From the...

  4. Can Electric Boats Actually Electrocute You?

    The DEEP DIVE AI Podcast: Leading the Marine EV Revolution Join us on The DEEP DIVE AI Podcast as we task our AI hosts with a crucial question: Can Electric Boats Actually Electrocute You? As electric boats silently cruise into the mainstream, a critical question surfaces: are they safe, or are…

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  5. Companies Leading The Marine EV Revolution

    The DEEP DIVE AI Podcast: Leading the Marine EV Revolution Join us on The DEEP DIVE AI Podcast as we task our AI hosts with a crucial question: Which companies are leading the Marine EV revolution? In this episode, our AI hosts take a deep dive into various global manufacturers shaping the future...

  6. Powering The Mail - Ancient Rowboats to Solar Powered Electric Boats

    Today's Deep Dive AI Podcast brings you an incredible journey through history and innovation. Our hosts will unveil the fascinating story of Europe's most perilous postal route, the King's Road, detailing the early adventures of primitive wooden rowboats that once braved the treacherous seas...

  7. The Marine EV Leadership Series: The Top Companies Revolutionizing Marine EV Boats

    The marine industry is charting a new course, one powered by electricity rather than traditional combustion. This electrifying shift is fueled by a growing global consciousness about our environment, increasingly stringent regulations aimed at curbing pollution, and exciting advancements in…

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  8. CEO STEFAN FRAUSCHER GROWS THE ELECTRIC BOATING EMOTION WITH POWERHOUSE PORSCH 850 FANTOM AIR

    Discover the captivating history of Frauscher Boats, a pioneer in electric boating innovation since 1955. Join CEO Stefan Frauscher, a third-generation boat builder, as he unveils the remarkable journey of his family's company and their early adoption of electric propulsion. Driven by foresight…

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  9. VOLTARI ELECTRIC: CARBON FIBER + ELECTRIC POWER A MASSIVE BOOST FOR BOATING

    Marine EV Leadership Series: Charting the Electric Future of Boating with Voltari Electric CEO, Cam Heaps Welcome aboard for another insightful episode of The Green Boater TV's Marine EV Leadership Series! Host Bruno Hoffman dives deep into the electrifying world of marine transportation with Cam...

  10. X-SHORE CEO RENÉ HANSEN: THE MAKING OF A LEADER FOR MARINE EV PART 1

    "Ultimately 70% of the decisions we make in life, at least the important ones, are emotional," declares René Hansen, CEO of X-Shore, a company revolutionizing boating with its fully electric, silent, and connected yachts. In this exclusive interview, we delve into René's inspiring journey and...

  11. OPEN WATERS SOLAR: Durable Marine Solar Panels with CEO Simon Angus

    Want to harness the sun's energy on the water? Join us as we chat with Simon Angus, CEO of Open Waters Solar, about their groundbreaking, ultra-thin, and super-strong flexible solar panels. Perfect for any boat, anywhere. Solar Power, Reimagined for Marine Discover the future of marine solar…

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  12. RAD PROPULSION: Future Proof Strategies in Marine EV with CEO Dan Hook

    Join The Green Boater's Marine EV Leadership Series for an exclusive interview with Dan Hook, the visionary CEO of RAD Propulsion. Discover the latest advancements in marine electric technology as Dan shares the inspiring story behind RAD Propulsion's journey to becoming a leading provider of...

  13. KAHE NAUTIC: A 3-in-1 Electric Pod Motor for Watercraft with CEO Nicolas Quendez

    Kahe Nautic: Revolutionizing Water Sports with Electric Power for your water adventures! Join The Green Boater for a personal conversation with Nicolas Quendez, CEO and Co-Founder of Kahe Nautic. French startup KAHE, headquartered in Lacanau, has pioneered a groundbreaking 3-in-1 electric motor...

  14. EVOY: The Irresistible Experience of Electric Boating with CEO Leif Stavøstrand

    Dive Deep into Electric Boating with EVOY AS CEO Leif Stavøstrand [The Marine EV Leadership Series] Electric boating is more than just sustainable, it's exhilarating! Join The Green Boater for a candid conversation with Leif Stavøstrand, CEO of EVOY AS, the Norwegian leader in electric inboard…

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  15. Cruise and Learn Sailing The Sea of Cortez

    John and Amber Ensley, Instructors and Owners of Cruise-N-Learning Sailing Internationals school join the Green Boater aboard their sailboat in the Sea of Cortez. www.cruisenlearnsailing.com Discover pro tips about - Life Aboard a Learn to Sail Cruise - Green Tips in The Galley - Shout out to...

  16. Game Changer : Candela Electric Hydrofoil Boat at Seattle Boat Show

    Candela Boats of Sweden delivers its C8 Model Fully Electric Hydrofoil Boat with extended range at competitive price. ❇️Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/Sum3dGQFVsI?si=ptyCFaI2OiEYXoql https://www.youtube.com/@CandelaSpeedBoat/videos ❇️Candela Tech Talks:...

  17. Eco-Friendly Narrowboat Life in the UK with Marianne Cook

    Learn how to enjoy Eco-Friendly Narrowboat life cruising the UK canals with #PartTimeBoater founder Marianne Cook. The Green Boater connects with Marianne Cook, who together with her partner, cruise the vast network of canals in 🇬🇧 aboard their narrowboat. Despite the popularity of the canals…

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  18. Is An Electric Outboard Engine For Me? Joe Grez Gives Masterclass Talk

    Joe Grez, Founder EPCarry, gives a masterclass to help you decide if an Electric Outboard Engine is for you. This comprehensive seminar was delivered at the Seattle Boat Show by one of the most knowledgeable persons in the marine electric outboard motor sector. Learn the basics of ePropulsion and...

  19. BARNACIDE®: Revolutionary NEW Marine Safe Antifouling Coating

    We meet up with Dr. Reed Phillips, inventor of BARNACIDE® who shares his full story about the biofouling issues, current solutions and how their new solution is set to solve the problem - the first completely eco-friendly coating polymer coating. BARNACIDE® is the first environmentally safe,...

  20. Ed Ives, Sales Ambassador with Pure Watercraft on the Big Reveal of their All Electric Pontoon Boat, Seattle 2023

    Pure Watercraft and GM Launches Their All Electric Pure Pontoon Boat in Seattle, WA. 2023 When General Motors took a 25% stake in Seattle-based Pure Watercraft they gave founder Andy Rebele access to resources and brand power to help realize his vision for an affordable, efficient, sleek all...

  21. Three Simple Eco Friendly Boating Tips Learned Crossing the Atlantic With Michelle Segrest

    Michelle Segrest shares 3 simple ecofriendly boating tips learned while sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. 1. Plastic 2. Saving Water 3. Showers ** Which of these tips could you implement to qualify for our 1 Million Boater Challenge? ** The Green Boater connects with Michelle Segrest in this…

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  22. Is X Shore the Tesla of Electric Boats?

    X Shore Eelex 8000 is a fully electric boat that combines power and elegance. It is designed for boating enthusiasts who are looking for a sustainable and eco-friendly boating experience. The boat is equipped with a cutting-edge electric propulsion system that provides efficient, quiet, and...

  23. Marine Toilet Issues Solved With The AirHead Composting Toilet

    Learn about the Airhead Composting Toilet during our visit at the Seattle Boat Show. The Green Boater speaks with Zack to understand how a marine composting toilet works compared to traditional marine heads like Vacuflush. We find out the how the different components fit together, how simple the...

  24. Finsulate - 5 Year Antifouling Wrap for your Boat.

    Finsulate is a new antifouling coating for boaters who want an ecofriendly solution to the toxic alternatives in use today. Invented by Dr. Rick Bruer, Finsulate is guaranteed to last a minimum of 5 years on all hull surfaces including Fiberglas, Wood and Metal. Best suited for displacement…

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  25. Mercury Avator 7.5e Electric Outboard Motor Revealed at The Seattle Boat Show 2023

    Mercury Avator 7.5e Electric Outboard Motor Revealed at 2023 Boat Shows around the world. The Green Boater meets up with Mercury Marine at the Seattle Boat Show to talk about their entry into the Electric Outboard marketplace. ??? Did Mercury Marine Get This Right??? Let us know in the comments…

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  26. PURE WATERCRAFT ELECTRIC OUTBOARD TAKES GM INTO EB MARKET

    Pure WaterCraft teams up with GM to deliver electric powered outboard motor Drive Legs for growing EB Market. But in 2019 they had just delivered a new prototype. The Green Boater spoke with Pure WaterCraft in 2019 at the Seattle Boat Show. This interview uncovers their strategies which proved...

  27. 3 GREEN PROJECTS TO LEVEL UP YOUR HOUSEBOAT & INCREASE RESALE VALUE

    Houseboat owners, Trey and Jessie, share 3 future green projects which will level up their houseboat to be more eco-friendly and increase resale value. While these are more capital intensive projects they focus on some serious issues including eliminating Freon, Co2 emissions and Sulphuric acid…

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  28. SIX ECO-FRIENDLY AFFORDABLE ACTIONS TO EASILY BECOME A GREEN HOUSEBOATER

    Deep Houseboat Life shares six eco-friendly affordable actions to easily becoming a Green Houseboater. Trey and Jessie live and work part-time on their 80 Foot Houseboat with their daughter and their family dog. How can they care for the environment while keeping an eye on the costs of running a...

  29. REASONS TO BE A GREEN HOUSEBOATER AND SOME GOOD ECO HOUSEBOATING TIPS

    A Green Houseboat. Why do I care about eco friendly houseboating? Houseboaters may not know about Eco Houseboating Tips, and may not even know that there is a problem. In this video we speak with Trey & Jessie who own a houseboat and founded on online community to inform houseboaters about…

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  30. SIX SIMPLE STEPS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSEBOATING

    These Six Simple Steps to get started with Eco-Friendly Houseboating We connect with Trey and Jessie, founders of Deep Houseboat Life, who share with us six ways to become more environmentally friendly while enjoying houseboating. => Watch the video episode of this Podcast on The Green Boater TV...

  31. HOW TO USE A COMPOSTING TOILET ON A SAILBOAT

    Using a compost toilet on a sailboat presents a few challenges which are different than using it on land. In this episode of The Green Boater TV we meet up with Michael and Esther, founders of WayfindersNow, who share their experience using a Marine Composting Head aboard their 35 Foot liveaboard...

  32. HOW MUCH TO INSTALL A COMPOSTING MARINE TOILET

    In Part 2 of this series “Converting to a Composting Marine Toilet”, we again connect with Michael & Esther, founders of WayfindersNow.com, who discuss the cost and the work required to install an 'Air Head' Composting Marine Toilet in their 35 Foot Sailboat. As full-time liveaboards on a boat…

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  33. WHY CHOOSE A MARINE COMPOSTING HEAD (TOILET)

    In Part 1 of this series “Converting to a Composting Marine Toilet”, we connect with Michael and Esther, founders of WayfindersNow.com, to learn why they chose a Composting Toilet for their marine head conversion project aboard their 35 Foot Sailboat. "A composting toilet is a type of dry toilet...

  34. WHY BOATERS MUST AVOID EELGRASS

    That seaweed wrapped around the anchor is not only annoying BUT is actually contributing to the destruction of an important habitat for marine life. The Green Boater catches up with Friends of The San Juans who help us understand the importance of Eel Grass for the health of our oceans. Tina...

  35. EP CARRY - THE AWARD WINNING ELECTRIC OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR YOUR DINGHY

    The Green Boater catches up with Joe Grez, founder and inventor of EP Carry, an award winning ship to shore electric outboard motor for your dinghy. One of the best electric outboard motors for an inflatable boat. Note: Interview Taped Live @ The Seattle Boat Show on January 29, 2019. TGB does…

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  36. BOATERS CAN DO BETTER AROUND WHALES

    HOW BOATERS CAN DO BETTER AROUND WHALES : MOLLY FRASER EP 012 Study shows boaters can to better when interacting with Whales. The Green Boater connects with Molly Fraser whose extensive study found a high number of distancing violations by boaters in the Salish Sea. Her 2020 study with the...

  37. HOW TO DISSOLVE BARNACLES WITH OSBORNE'S MARINE RESIDUE DISOLVER

    Osborne's Marine Residue Dissolver is a boat propeller cleaning product developed for the DIY market that works to loosen and lift stubborn marine growth. Formulated using organic salts this product is a simple to use alternative to acids and power tools for cleaning your running gear (Shafts,...

About this show

Hear the latest stories about sustainable boating products & practices from leaders in the marine industry. Our goal is to help you increase your boating experience while reducing your impact on the environment. Simply by changing one thing.Join with me and One Million Boaters who agree to Change One Thing to help Reduce Ocean Pollution.Visit www.thegreenboater.com to take the One Million Boater pledge!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Sustainable Boating Stories have?

Sustainable Boating Stories has 38 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 18, 2025.

What is Sustainable Boating Stories about?

Hear the latest stories about sustainable boating products & practices from leaders in the marine industry. Our goal is to help you increase your boating experience while reducing your impact on the environment. Simply by changing one thing.Join with me and One Million Boaters who agree to Change...

How often does Sustainable Boating Stories release new episodes?

Sustainable Boating Stories publishes about every 48 days, based on its 38 episodes since November 2020.

Who hosts Sustainable Boating Stories?

Sustainable Boating Stories is created and hosted by The Green Boater.
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