Why an Electric Boat.Electric Boats Past and Present.All Things Considered: Desirable Characteristics of Electric Boats.Prime Movers: Electric Motors Afloat.Propulsion Systems.Power Cells.Hybrid Systems and Onboard Power Replenishment.Speed Control.Living with Electricity: How to Own and Operate an Electric Boat.Converting Existing Boats to Electric Power.How to Build a Simple Electric Canoe.