Lights that keep you legal

Electric craft sit inside state boating law like any boat: registration, numbering, and operator rules still apply even when there is no fuel tank.

Most states treat a small electric boat like a tenders, but confirm before you launch. A five-minute call to the lake office saves a citation.

Calm-water night routines

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.

What you can and cannot see

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.

Why silent nights feel different

What you can and cannot see changes fast at night, so trust your lights over your memory of the shore. The sealed drive means no glowing exhaust to track.

Why silent nights feel different is simple: without engine noise you hear the water and the shore, which is calming in a way a loud ski never is.

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.