Flux Marine, which develops electric outboard motors and battery systems for recreational and commercial watercraft, has signed aluminum rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) manufacturer Highfield Boats as its first rigging partner.

Highfield Boats has been a hull partner of Flux Marine since 2022. The brands have since collaborated to launch the Highfield Sport 660 Electric. The new rigging partnership enables Highfield to accelerate North American delivery timelines by installing and rigging the 115HP Flux Marine outboard at its facility in Cadillac, Michigan.

The partnership advances the integration of electric propulsion into boat building and demonstrates that Flux Marine technology fits seamlessly into established rigging operations, Flux said.

Flux Marine is currently fulfilling orders for its standalone electric outboard model, as well as its factory-integrated boat packages. The company’s flagship 115 hp outboard delivers the same continuous power output as an equivalent gas-powered motor but with faster acceleration and no noise, ensuring reliable power for a full day on the water.

“This is an exciting milestone for Flux Marine as we expand access to more markets and dealers,” said Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine. “It shows how leading brands like Highfield are not only embracing but accelerating the shift to marine electrification. Together with our hull partners, we’re raising the bar for marine propulsion with performance-driven technology that delivers the true thrill of electric boating.”

Source: Flux Marine