Ventus C-40E electric launch — coach on river with single scull passing
C-40E · Electric Launch · 2026

Silence
the engine.

Ventus is a purpose-built electric launch for elite rowing programmes and precision bass fishing. 20 kW dual drive. Fixed hydrofoil assist. Zero emissions. All-day range.

2026 Pilot Programme Explore specs
20 kWDual Pod Drive
133.2kWh Solid-State
4×Battery Packs
FoilHydrofoil Assist
ZeroEmissions
Rowing Programmes

Coach without compromise.

The C-40E was designed by a rowing coach. No fumes alongside your athletes. No engine noise drowning out your voice. Just precise, silent presence on the water.

Coach standing on Ventus C-40E directing a single scull
Coaching mode — open deck standing
  • Whisper-quiet electric drive — your megaphone carries, not engine noise
  • Zero exhaust fumes alongside athletes during intensive training
  • Stable open deck for standing coach position at full speed
  • 360° azimuth pods — hold station alongside any crew precisely
  • All-day capacity handles full training blocks without recharging
  • No engine servicing, no fuel runs, no unplanned downtime
  • Designed for Ivy League and top D1 university programmes
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Ventus C-40E — seated coach driving alongside rower

All-day capability

Built for the full season.

Bass Fishing

The fish don't hear you coming.

Electric silence. 360° pod drives for precise positioning in the shallows. A platform that lets you focus entirely on the water.

Ventus C-40E fishing in a lily-covered lake at dawn
Fishing mode — shallow water access
  • Electric propulsion produces zero low-frequency vibration — no spooked fish
  • Approach within casting distance without alerting bass
  • Pod drives allow precise shallow-water positioning and station keeping
  • Stable standing platform for sight-fishing and sight casting
  • No fuel or fumes in sensitive lake and river habitats
  • Solar canopy contributes continuous trickle charge through the day
  • All-day range from a single overnight charge
Technical Specification

C-40E

Solid-state battery packs from Donut Lab — the same cell technology used in Verge motorcycles — paired with dual 10 kW electric drives.

Propulsion 2 × 10 kW Azimuth Pod Drives
Total Power 20 kW Continuous Output
Battery Capacity 133.2 kWh 4 × 33.3 kWh Packs
Cell Technology Solid-State Donut Lab — as used in Verge motorcycles
Hull Assist Hydrofoil Fixed Foil — Drag Reduction
Solar Integrated Canopy-Mounted Panel
Platform Open Deck Standing Coach or Angler
Emissions Zero No Exhaust, No Fuel
Design & Engineering

Drawn from first principles.

Every element of the C-40E was designed around the demands of elite coaching and precision fishing — not adapted from an existing hull. Four solid-state battery packs, fixed hydrofoil assist, and an integrated solar canopy are original engineering decisions.

C-40E isometric line drawing — full boat layout
C-40E · 3/4 isometric · design sketch
C-40E front elevation — azimuth pod drive and battery bay Front elevation · fixed hydrofoil assist
C-40E front elevation variant Front elevation · hull detail

The catamaran hull geometry maximises deck area and lateral stability. Fixed hydrofoil assist reduces drag at speed and improves ride quality in chop, while four solid-state battery packs deliver extended range across a full day of coaching or fishing.

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Ownership

Five-year total cost.

A petrol coaching launch doesn't just cost more to run — it requires a full engine replacement every 7–10 years at ~$8,000, plus annual servicing, fuel and consumables. The numbers make the case before you step aboard.

Petrol Launch · 5 Years $43k+ Estimated total operating cost
  • Engine replacement (pro-rated)~$4,000
  • Annual fuel~$4,000 / yr
  • Annual servicing~$2,000 / yr
  • Oil, filters, impellers~$500 / yr
  • Winterisation~$300 / yr
Ventus C-40E · 5 Years ~$3k Estimated total operating cost
  • Annual charging (electricity)~$600 / yr
  • Drive unit maintenanceMinimal
  • Fuel$0
  • Engine replacement$0
  • Annual servicing$0
$40,000+ estimated saving over five years compared to a conventional petrol coaching launch at current fuel prices.
Ventus C-40E in a cypress swamp at dawn — bass fishing

Fishing

Own the shallows.

2026 Pilot Programme

Be first on the water.

We're placing the C-40E with a select group of university rowing programmes and committed anglers for the 2026 season. Pilot partners receive preferred pricing, direct engineering access, and the opportunity to shape the production specification.

Participants Limited to 5 rowing programmes and 5 fishing partners.
Timeline Delivery Q2–Q3 2026. Applications open now.
Partnership Full season use. Direct feedback loop with the engineering team.
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Contact

Let's talk.

Head coach, athletic director, or serious angler — we'd like to hear from you.