Electric boats eliminate winterization headaches

Every boater knows the feeling. When temperatures start to drop, it doesn’t just mean fewer days on the water, but also the anxiety of confronting the laborious and often costly annual routine of preparing your boat for offseason storage.

At Arc, we design our 100% electric boats to make winterization easy. With a streamlined electric powertrain and closed-loop cooling system, our boats eliminate most of the winter prep work, saving time and money, while staying ready for action all year.

Why gas boats need winterization

Traditional gas boats rely on complicated engines with fuel and cooling systems that require care to fend off corrosion, freeze-damage, and other problems that develop during cold months in storage. Typical winterization routines include:

• Changing fuel and oil filters
• Adding fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank
• Flushing water from the engine and cooling system
• Pumping the engine and cooling system with antifreeze
• Spraying engine parts with fogging oil
• Cleaning and drying boat surfaces
• Draining bilge water
• And more

Tech-proofed to minimize maintenance

With modern propulsion systems, Arc boats cut out most of that work. By replacing gasoline with our in-house lithium-ion battery packs, you don’t have to worry about protecting fuel tanks and filters from water saturation, rust, clogging, or deterioration.

Our direct-drive motors are fully sealed, with just a few moving parts, and built to last the boat’s lifetime. Paired with closed-loop cooling systems, Arc powertrains require no fresh water to function, so there’s nothing to drain and treat.

Cutting out antifreeze and fuel treatment procedures also means that Arc boats don’t require un-winterization to get back on the water. They’re ready to ride all yearlong — without fuel tanks or engine systems to clear and re-fill.

How to winterize Arc boats

Preparing your Arc boat for offseason storage takes just four quick steps:

1. Tap the drain button to flush bilge and water ballast
2. Wipe dry the boat’s seats and surfaces
3. Cover the boat to protect it from the elements
4. Plug it in to maintain battery health during storage

FAQ

Do I need antifreeze? Nope. Arc’s sealed motors and cooling systems don’t rely on fresh water supply, so there’s no water to protect from freezing during the winter.

How do I store the boat for winter? You can store your Arc boat at the dock or on dry land — no trailer or garage required. Just keep it covered. We recommend plugging it in to keep the battery fresh.