Vision Marine Technologies has filed a United States patent application for a new dual-mode electric outboard trim control system, a technology that would allow boat operators to adjust the angle of an electric outboard motor from either the vessel itself or from a dock.
According to reports from Morningstar and Stock Titan, the application covers a system designed specifically for electric outboard motors. The trim function controls the angle at which the motor sits relative to the water, which affects boat speed, fuel or energy efficiency, and handling in different water conditions.
The dual-mode feature is what sets this application apart from existing trim systems. Most current systems require the operator to be on the boat to make adjustments. Vision Marine's design would allow the same control to be exercised remotely, including from a fixed position on a dock. That capability could be useful during launching, docking, or maintenance.
Vision Marine Technologies is a Canadian company focused on electric marine propulsion. It has positioned itself as a developer of high-performance electric boating systems at a time when the recreational marine industry is under pressure to reduce emissions and move away from gasoline-powered outboards.
Electric outboard motors have grown in popularity over the past several years, driven by stricter emissions rules in some waterways, lower operating costs compared to gas engines, and increasing consumer interest in quieter boating. Major marine manufacturers have begun introducing electric and hybrid options, but the technology is still a relatively small share of the overall market.
The patent application does not guarantee that the product will reach market. Patent filings represent a legal effort to protect an invention, and companies frequently file applications for technologies that are still in development. Vision Marine has not announced a production timeline or pricing for a system based on this design.
The filing was made with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. No information was provided about whether similar applications have been filed in Canada or other jurisdictions.
The company has not disclosed how the dock-side control would be operated, whether through a wired connection, a wireless signal, or a dedicated remote device.
