Aug 28, 2020 | News
ORLANDO, FL (Aug. 28, 2020) – Ingenity, a subsidiary of Correct Craft’s Watershed Innovation group, has delivered the first initial 100% electric Nautique GS22E production units to customers in both the U.S. and in Europe. In addition, Ingenity has installed an innovative automotive style “EB” (electric boat) charger on Lake Tahoe.
“Our innovation team members have poured themselves into this project knowing that connecting with end customers would be the ultimate validation of their tireless effort,” said Sean Marrero, President of Ingenity. “Now that we have a growing base of initial customers from all over the world, I could not be happier for them or more excited about the opportunity we have in front of us.”
Ingenity installed its first innovative automotive style charger at Homewood Marina on Lake Tahoe with help from local environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund. By applying automotive standards, Ingenity can provide a menu of safe and innovative charging solutions for both residential and commercial applications. The electric boat charger at Homewood Marina is capable of fully re-charging the Super Air Nautique GS22E in less than five hours.
“Protecting the unique natural resource of Lake Tahoe has always been our priority, so installing the Ingenity on-the-water EB charging station at the Marina is 100% in alignment with our commitment,” said David Topol, Director of Homewood Marina. “Our goal was to be the first charging station on the lake, but our vision is that this is the first of many. Now that the technology is here, we hope to inspire other marinas and boaters to move in this direction with us.”
The battery-operated, zero-emission Super Air Nautique GS22E, developed in partnership with sister company Nautique, was designed to meet the needs of the most demanding watersports customers. The award-winning and innovative Ingenity system makes optimum use of its unique and innovative battery allowing for three hours of watersports use.
“While we are very proud of the boat’s environmental benefits, the GS22E’s performance as a watersports boat stands on its own,” added Marrero. “We are confident that watersports enthusiasts are going to be impressed by what this boat can do.”
To experience the Super Air Nautique GS22E for yourself, please visit the reservation page.
About Ingenity: Focused on bringing sustainable solutions to the marine industry, Ingenity integrates the latest in environmentally-conscious propulsion technologies into the most demanding boating applications. To find out more, visit www.ingenityelectric.com
About Watershed Innovation: Founded in 2018, Watershed Innovation is focused on identifying, researching, developing and integrating exponential technologies to benefit Correct Craft, its subsidiaries and the marine industry. These ideas will strategically align with our businesses, our culture and our focus of “Making Life Better.” For more information please visit www.watershedinnovation.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.
Mar 5, 2020 | News
ORLANDO, FL (May 5, 2020) — Ingenity (a subsidiary of Watershed Innovation), a recipient of the 2020 Miami International Miami Boat Show Innovation Award, was selected as a 2020 Top Product by Boating Industry.
There were over 175 qualified submissions from manufacturers across every segment of the industry for consideration. These Top 50 Products were selected by the editorial staff at Boating Industry. Products were based on impact on the industry, innovation and how they advance the product category or creates a new segment all together.
Ingenity was chosen for its electric drive system powered by a unique battery. With 124 kWh of stored energy, the Ingenity battery allows for 2 to 3 hours of typical watersports use and can be recharged in 5 hours.
It has cells from top tier suppliers and the latest in cooling and safety technology. The battery management system is designed for thousands of cycles which equates to many years of use powering a boat.
Sean Marrero, President of Ingenity stated, “Ingenity continues to receive incredible response because there is nothing else like it on the market. Creating a better tomorrow today is our goal, and there is no better example of this than our new battery. Our small team has really worked hard and appreciates the recognition. I could not be prouder of them!”
With over 200 kW of peak power and near-instantaneous torque, performance is very similar to its gas counterpart. The electronics are also tightly integrated. The boat is purposely designed to deliver everything customers expect from a premium watersports boat.
For more information, follow @IngenityElectric on Facebook and Instagram and check out its new website at www.ingenityelectric.com.
About Ingenity: Focused on bringing sustainable solutions to the marine industry, Ingenity integrates the latest in environmentally-conscious propulsion technologies into the most demanding boating applications. To find out more, visit www.ingenityelectric.com
About Watershed Innovation: Founded in 2018, Watershed Innovation is focused on identifying, researching, developing and integrating exponential technologies to benefit Correct Craft, its subsidiaries and the marine industry. These ideas will strategically align with our businesses, our culture and our focus of “Making Life Better.” For more information please visit www.watershedinnovation.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.
Feb 14, 2020 | News
MIAMI, FL (February 14, 2020) — Ingenity (a subsidiary of Watershed Innovation) is proud to receive the Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award for its electric drive system. This Innovation Award is a high honor for innovative and technological achievement, judged by Boating Writers International.
Correct Craft started Watershed Innovation to ideate, iterate, and incubate future technologies for Correct Craft companies and eventually the entire marine industry. Ingenity is one of many ways that Correct Craft and Watershed will be bringing new technologies to the boating industry.
Ingenity received the innovation award for its design of the most energy-dense battery that fits where a combustion engine is normally installed. The electric battery pack uses the latest in safety and cooling technology. At 124 kWh, the system runs 2-3 hours in a typical watersport use.
Ingenity’s drive has impressive peak power of over 200 kW, near-instantaneous torque and performance that is designed to feel very similar to its gas counterpart. Ingenity’s electronics are also tightly integrated at the helm so the driving and riding experience can satisfy high end watersports customers. On-board telematics allows end users to see important information over their mobile phone and provides a conduit for future software updates.
President of Watershed Innovation (Ingenity’s parent company) Sean Marrero stated, “We are honored to debut the Ingenity brand and be granted an innovation award at the Miami International Boat Show. It is amazing what can be accomplished with visionary ownership, forward-thinking partners, and a team that is ready to solve every problem. Our team believes electric is the future; now it is time to make the future the present.”
Correct Craft President and CEO Bill Yeargin stated, “Correct Craft is very happy for Ingenity to receive this honor for its cutting-edge innovation. Electric propulsion is inevitable in the marine industry and Ingentiy is one of the many ways Correct Craft will be leading the way as the world changes!”
About Ingenity: Focused on bringing sustainable solutions to the marine industry, Ingenity integrates the latest in environmentally-conscious propulsion technologies into the most demanding boating applications. To find out more, visit www.ingenityelectric.com
About Watershed Innovation: Founded in 2018, Watershed Innovation is focused on identifying, researching, developing and integrating exponential technologies to benefit Correct Craft, its subsidiaries and the marine industry. These ideas will strategically align with our businesses, our culture and our focus of “Making Life Better.” For more information please visit www.watershedinnovation.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.
Feb 12, 2020 | News
ORLANDO, FL (February 12, 2020) — Watershed Innovation (a subsidiary of Correct Craft) is excited to announce its newest brand, Ingenity. Ingenity will debut its electric drive system powered by a unique battery at the 2020 Miami International Boat Show.
Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft stated, “Ingenity will change the marine industry as we know it. At Correct Craft we believe the future will be very different than it is today and that’s why we started Watershed Innovation to take on projects like Ingenity. The Watershed Innovation team has done a phenomenal job creating a system that is clearly the future of our industry.”
Watershed Innovation created Ingenity to bring a high-power electric drive to the most demanding watersports enthusiasts and inevitably to the marine industry. President of Watershed Innovation (Ingenity’s parent company), Sean Marrero said, “Electric is the propulsion of the future, but no battery in the world could meet the high-power requirements for a watersports boat, fit in the available space, and be used twice in the same day…so we designed our own.”
With 124 kWh of stored energy, the Ingenity battery allows for 2 to 3 hours of typical watersports use and can be recharged in as little as 90 minutes. It has cells from top tier suppliers and the latest in cooling and safety technology. The battery management system is designed for thousands of cycles which equates to many years of use powering a boat.
Marrero added, “Our new battery is the heart and soul of the Ingenity electric propulsion system and is the key to everything customers care about: safety, reliability, and the time to run and charge.”
Ingenity today also launched its new website that highlights the performance and technology of its drive system and battery. The new site includes news, frequently asked questions and a contact page for businesses who would like to collaborate or partner with Ingenity.
The Ingenity system is on display at the Miami International Boat Show in booth B101. For more information, follow @IngenityElectric on Facebook and Instagram and check out its new website at www.ingenityelectric.com.
About Ingenity: Focused on bringing sustainable solutions to the marine industry, Ingenity integrates the latest in environmentally-conscious propulsion technologies into the most demanding boating applications. To find out more, visit www.ingenityelectric.com
About Watershed Innovation: Founded in 2018, Watershed Innovation is focused on identifying, researching, developing and integrating exponential technologies to benefit Correct Craft, its subsidiaries and the marine industry. These ideas will strategically align with our businesses, our culture and our focus of “Making Life Better.” For more information please visit www.watershedinnovation.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.
Feb 6, 2020 | News
ORLANDO, FL (July 25, 2018) — Today, Correct Craft announced its newest acquisition, an electric boat drive system, Ingenity P220, that originated in Austria. The acquisition is a result of Correct Craft’s Watershed Innovation initiative and will help prepare Correct Craft’s Pleasurecraft Engine Group and the company’s boat brands for the inevitable future beyond internal combustion engines.
Previously built by Ortner Electric in Villach, Austria, the Ingenity P220 is the highest performing electric towboat propulsion system in the world. The significant demand in Austria for the Ingenity P220 positions the system well for substantial international growth.
The Ingenity P220 is available in the Super Air Nautique 210 and GS20 models in Austria and will soon be available in these models worldwide. Additionally, the Ingenity P220 will eventually be available in more Nautique models and other Correct Craft boat building brands.
Pleasurecraft Engine Group engineers have been involved in the evaluation of the system and will continue to provide insight and support as they work toward its future development with the team from Correct Craft’s Watershed Innovations.
Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft stated, “The world is quickly transitioning to electric power and the acquisition of the Ingenity P220 system will help position Correct Craft, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, and our boat companies for a successful transition to the future. I am thrilled we could complete this important acquisition.”
Yeargin added, “A few months ago, when Correct Craft kicked off our Watershed Innovation initiative, electric propulsion was one of many items on our list to address. The Watershed Innovation team is taking on all these projects to help prepare Correct Craft and our companies for the future. The future is bright but will undoubtedly be a lot different than today, so we are working hard to prepare our Correct Craft companies for these inevitable changes.”
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. The Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.
About Pleasurecraft Engine Group: Pleasurecraft Engine Group, owned by Correct Craft, manufactures four engine brands, PCM, Crusader, Challenger, and Levitator, from its headquarters in Little Mountain, South Carolina. For over forty years Pleasurecraft has led the industry in providing the highest quality, most innovative inboard engines, backed with exceptional service. For more information please visit www.pcmengines.com.
About Watershed Innovation: Founded in 2018, Watershed Innovations is focused on identifying, researching, developing and integrating exponential technologies to benefit Correct Craft, its subsidiaries and the marine industry. These ideas will strategically align with our businesses, our culture and our focus of “Making Life Better.” For more information please visit www.watershedinnovations.com.
