The new Arc Sport is a new clean-sheet electric ski boat design. The company is based in southern California with a mission to create premium zero emissions wakeboard, surf, and ski boats. This boat starts with a new hull design that prioritizes smooth ride and efficiency. There have been other attempts to produce an electric wakeboard boat, but range and time on the water have been a problem.
The Arc Sport is a 24-foot direct-drive deep-V boat. This struck me immediately as I boarded the boat. It’s roomy and the sides of the boat protect against the elements with relatively deep seats. The front windshield is also taller than what I am used to with a boat this size. (Note: I have owned two ski boats: a 1994 Ski Brendella 20i and a 2004 Tige 22ve.)
There is a high-torque 570-horsepower electric motor mounted under the floor in the center of the boat. It’s connected to the water prop via a direct driveshaft connection. There is a large 226 kWh battery mounted closer to the rear of the boat. Arc says this battery can provide between 4-6 hours of fun on the water. The boat will support level 1, level 2, and level 3 fast charging.
We spent about 2 hours on the boat (going through the no-wake zone at the Long Beach Marina). We did about a dozen fast passes at the Marina Stadium. After all this, we used about 15% of the battery.
The boat has so much power and torque, it simply jumps up on plane. You need to be gentle with the throttle if you are towing a boarder or a skier behind you. The boat has a digital rudder position gauge, cruise control, cameras, water ballast control, trim tabs, and bow & stern thrusters. It also has over-the-air update and monitoring capability.
The boat goes on sale later this summer with a starting price of $258,000. Some of the first “founder” models will cost more. The company is selling direct to the consumer (there is no dealership network).
The company has already sold its first flagship model the “Arc One”. Now, it’s time to focus on the Arc Sport. The boat comes with a tandem axle trailer. The boat’s dry weight is around 6,900 lbs (without the trailer), so it can be towed by most half-ton and heavy-duty pickup trucks.
Please stay tuned, our first drive video with the Arc Sport is coming soon.
