About Us
The development of Westlake Lake over 30 years ago created a market for a local company that has grown to become one of the largest electric boat manufacturers in North America today. ElectraCraft. Over 4,000 boats have been built.
Frank Butler of Catalina Yachts formed the first concept and design in the early 1970's. The purchase of his home on Westlake Lake prompted the production of a 15' boat equipped with 4 large batteries and a 1.5hp DC motor. This electric boat was named the "Runaboat".
In 1975, Skip came on board at Catalina Yachts and within a few years expanded the concept of battery powered boating and established the ElectraCraft line of electric power boats. At its onset producing three models, presently boasting a variety of different styles including a new twin drive system 21' Catamaran.
ElectraCraft has branched out from its initial Southern California marketplace to include 32 other States. You will also find ElectraCraft cruising protected waterways in England, Holland, Sweden, Japan, Canada, and the Cayman Islands.
Today's electric boats have a great future in this more ecologically aware era as a viable alternative, especially on inland waterways. Electric propulsion systems are smooth, quiet, reliable, and comparatively safe. The electric motors do not pollute the local environment, and in today's world, where alarming levels of marine pollution are driving more and more lakes and waterways to outlaw gasoline and diesel boats, an electric boat makes more and more sense. A recent report from the EPA says that outboard motors emit nearly 70 times as much pollution as the family car.
As we are all well aware, electric boats are a great way to spend quality time with friends and family, while enjoying a quiet smooth ride. ElectraCraft boats offer many creature comforts such as sound systems, heaters, window enclosures, and refrigerators, to name a few, allowing for full service and entertainment while cruising on the water.