RS Electric Boats moves to larger facility, expands team

RS Electric Boats (Romsey, U.K.) announces that it is moving its assembly line to a larger facility and expanding its team, in response to soaring orders for its Pulse 63 electric rigid inflatable boat (RIB).

The Pulse 63 was launched last year and features extensive composites use, including several recycled carbon fiber components (read more about composites use in the boat in “All electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber.”).

According to RS Electric Boats, production has now begun and more than 50 electric RIBs are expected to be completed during 2022.

To meet demand, RS Electric Boats is relocating its production line from its sister company’s workshop at RS Sailing HQ in Romsey to MDL’s Hamble Point Marina. With both companies growing rapidly, the current facility is at capacity, so the new unit will provide the extra space required to build the boats at a faster rate, the company says. The location is said to also offer quick and easy access to the Solent for sea trials and customer demonstrations.

RS Electric Boats has also expanded its team with the recent appointment of senior project manager Rob Hopper. The company plans to soon accept applications for new roles in technical design, production and sales as well.

“We’re very excited to have started production of our Pulse 63 electric RIB and look forward to setting up an efficient assembly line in our new workshop. We’ve been inundated with inquiries about the Pulse 63 from all over the world, including marine based organizations, sailing schools, superyacht captains and leisure boaters, and expect to see our first customer handovers happen very soon,” says Jon Partridge, commercial CEO at RS Electric Boats. “With the new premises and a larger team, we’ll have the capacity to help even more people switch to electric and enjoy playing and working on the water in a more environmentally friendly way.”

With quick acceleration, energy-efficient performance and world-leading technology onboard, the Pulse 63 electric RIB is designed to enhance on-water activities while being kind to the planet. The electric propulsion is emissions-free, with no unpleasant fumes, or risk of oil spills. It is also said to be extremely quiet with minimal wake for discrete operations and a comfortable ride, and built using recycled materials in key areas.