Duffy Electric Boats: The Original, & Still the Best
In 1966, Marshall “Duffy” Duffield placed the motor from a secondhand golf cart into the hull of a beat-up motorboat. Little did he know, he had just launched the prototype for the Duffy Electric Boat, a revolutionary craft that would create a brand new experience for boat lovers. Today, after decades of innovation and refinement, Duffy is the most popular, best selling electric boat ever made.
Duffy Electric Boats are beloved for their outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and whisper-quiet, smooth ride. Every Duffy is handcrafted by American workers at our factory in Adelanto, California, to meticulous standards and using the best parts and materials available. This commitment to excellence and quality ensures that each and every Duffy provides an unmatched level of comfort, luxury and enjoyment that lasts for decades.
When you take a cruise on a Duffy – whether it’s a half hour or three hours – you’ll come back relaxed, happy, and eagerly looking forward to your next ride. We invite you to try out a Duffy Electric Boat and experience the Duffy Lifestyle for yourself. You’ll see from your very first ride: There’s nothing else like it!
Who Are Duffy
Electric Boats For?
In short, Duffy Electric Boats are for EVERYONE! Whether it’s for a family outing, birthday or other special occasion, business meeting, sunset happy hour, or simply an excuse to spend some time with friends, a Duffy is the best way to relax on the water.
Over 50 Years of Innovation & Excellence
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will a Duffy electric boat travel using batteries?
With the single battery pack, smaller Duffy electric boats will go for 3.5 hours, averaging just above 5 mph, for 17.5 miles (assuming calm winds and no current). Our larger Duffy electric boats can go slightly faster. Using the double battery pack you can expect to double the time and distance plus an additional 15%.
How do I charge it back up and how long will it take?
The standard built in charger will need 12 hours to fully charge the single battery pack. It only requires approximately 7 hours to recharge to 75%. The twin battery packs will require double the time to charge.
What is the lifetime of a battery pack or how often do I need new batteries?
This is one of our most commonly asked questions! The batteries we use as standard equipment have a life of over 800 cycles. Depending on how well you maintain (keep charged and full of water) it can even last up to 1,200 times. The battery’s lifetime also depends on how far down you take the charge on your typical outing or cruise. Discharging to 100% will severely cut your cycles down by more than half. Conversely, if you don’t go below half charge on your normal run time, the batteries will cycle many more times than they are advertised. We have customers tell us they have had batteries last 10 years, but most replace theirs after about 5 or 6 years.
What about thrust and power? What happens if it gets really stormy and windy?
Duffy electric boats are primarily for harbors, bays, rivers and small lakes. Our boats are very capable of handling winds up to 40 mph in protected waters. While not designed for use in heavy seas, the Duffy 22 completed a 100 mile trip in southern California seas around Catalina Island on April 19, 2013 in 25 knot winds.
I’ve purchased my electric boat and just took delivery, how do I set it up?
Duffy electric boats are specially packed at the factory before they leave so that they can travel safe and efficiently to you! Every Duffy electric boat is packed with care and is easy to rig and setup once it has arrived. We have created both a video and PDF manual to show you the best way to get setup and out on the water.
