Ever since I helped my dad upgrade his fishing kayak with an electric motor, I’ve been angling for an electric boat of my own. And with some significant internet digging, a deep breath and, a leap of faith, I sent $1,000 off to China for an electric boat I found on Alibaba. A few months later, this is what showed up. More…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 14, 2023
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 13, 2023
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