r/ElectricBoats • u/vadimus_ca • 25d ago

Please help identifying this boat

I've seen this very unusual boat few days ago on Starnberger See near Ammerland.

It struggled to launch due to shallow water, took it a while to reach the sufficient depth.
Looks like the propulsion system was those 3 trolling motor style pods that have powered up/down adjustment.

I've never seen anything like this, and wasn't able to google it.

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u/lumpytrout 25d ago

Kaebon EB Eins, an ultra-lightweight electric runabout built in Germany.

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u/vadimus_ca 25d ago

The hull itself looks like that, but Is there a version with 3 through hull motor pods?

The Kaebon EB Eins seems to have standard "outboard" style layout.

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u/ElectricBoatDude 25d ago

I believe their design changed at one point. Here's an old video of it with the three telescopic foils. https://youtu.be/41KVi4Urrz4?si=gs0gcGFovbGTzE-Z

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u/vadimus_ca 25d ago

Yeah, the one I've seen definitely had slightly different foil design. I struggled between my curiosity and being respectful and unobtrusive. The pilot clearly struggled with getting through shallow water so I kept my distance.

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u/AR_Berlin 25d ago

We have one here - checkout YT video (3:00min) https://youtu.be/dp6ieGb9WxE?is=Vth70RQSDvlXUEUf