Hillcoe CedarCraft 18-foot wooden electric launch

Overview

Hand-built cedar character with quiet electric propulsion

An 18-foot cedar-strip electric launch pairing traditional Canadian boatbuilding with a 6 kW Torqeedo drive for unhurried lake cruising.

Boat Type

Electric Launch

Propulsion

Electric Outboard

Location

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

About the Hillcoe CedarCraft Vintage Electric Cruiser

Hillcoe Marine’s CedarCraft is an 18-foot electric launch shaped around traditional materials and relaxed, low-speed cruising. The hull uses Western red cedar strip planking over oak ribs, with copper fastenings and a fiberglass skin intended to protect the wood and simplify routine care. A Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 electric outboard supplies propulsion, while the open cockpit and narrow five-foot beam recall compact pleasure launches from the early twentieth century. Hillcoe’s published material has been limited, so the figures on this page should be treated as configuration guidance rather than a substitute for a current builder specification. The boat’s appeal is its combination of hand-built character, quiet operation and trailerable scale—not high speed or long-distance coastal work.

Best For

Quiet cottage, canal and sheltered-lake cruising
Buyers seeking a handcrafted wooden electric launch

Performance in Context

The listed five-knot cruise is consistent with the CedarCraft’s displacement-style mission. Hillcoe has cited up to 14 hours of operation, but endurance will vary with battery selection, speed, loading, wind and water conditions.

Battery and Charging

The recorded configuration uses a Torqeedo Power lithium battery matched to the Cruise 6.0 system. Confirm battery model, usable capacity, charger, shore-power requirements and replacement support directly with the builder before ordering.

Availability and Pricing

Hillcoe’s public website does not currently provide a detailed configurator or posted price. Ask the Burlington, Ontario builder to confirm production status, build slot, included trailer, delivery area, warranty and the final propulsion package.