What the pledge price covers

Lights keep you legal and visible: a bow light and a deck light turn dusk into a safe extra hour, not a risk. Check local rules before you throttle after dark.

Calm-water night routines are about less, not more: slower speed, wider turns, and a phone in a dry bag. The lake empties, and the silence is the point.

Trailer, cover, and gear costs

The Kart Boat reaches coves a dinghy cannot, because the jet drive sucks no weeds and the hull draws almost nothing. Skinny water is its home turf.

Shallow landings let you step off onto a sandbar and explore on foot, then power away without a winch or a paddle. The lake opens up.

Running cost vs gas

The pledge price covers the full boat, not a stripped demo, so the real math is trailer, cover, and a spare pack on top. Budget those before you back.

Running cost versus gas is where the Kart Boat wins long term: pennies per ride in electricity versus fuel dock runs and winterizing a gas motor.

Where the real savings are

The LIVVOLT Kart Boat pairs a 12kW jet-drive system with a modular quick-swap battery pack for up to 40 km/h (about 25 mph) of clean, quiet fun. It is the boat you can trailer, swap, and ride without the cost and fuss of gas.

Whether you are a first-time boater or adding an electric toy to the fleet, the design priorities stay the same: keep it safe, keep it simple, and make sure the grin shows up in the first five minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does the Kart Boat go?
up to 40 km/h (about 25 mph) — quick enough for real fun in a low hull, calm enough for first-timers to relax within minutes.

How does the battery work?
It uses a modular quick-swap battery pack. You can hot-swap a spare in minutes instead of waiting to recharge, which is what makes all-day riding practical.

Is it safe for beginners?
Yes. No exposed propeller, auto shut-off, stable catamaran-style hull — the biggest traditional boating risk, a spinning prop, simply is not there.

Want one on your lake? Back the LIVVOLT Kart Boat on Kickstarter or learn more at Livvoltpower. Early-bird tiers are limited, and every backer gets production updates straight from the team.