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Vision Marine Fantail 217 electric picnic boat underway

Overview

Ten-seat cruising with ordinary AC charging

The 21-foot-7-inch Fantail 217 is a ten-seat electric picnic boat with a 3 kW pod, lithium battery choices and up to 12 hours of runtime.

Year

2026

Boat Type

Electric Picnic Launch

Propulsion

Electric Pod

Location

Canada

About the Fantail 217

The Vision Marine Fantail 217 is a 6.6-metre launch-style electric boat designed for slow, sociable cruising rather than planing performance. Its fiberglass hull carries up to ten passengers around an open cockpit with broad sightlines and configurable shade, upholstery and table options. Current production information specifies an ePropulsion 3.0 pod drive, lithium-iron-phosphate batteries and a six-mph maximum. Buyers can choose battery packages described as four-, eight- or twelve-hour range options. The integrated charger accepts 120–240 V input, which makes the boat practical at ordinary residential or marina circuits, though larger battery packages take longer to replenish. At 775 kg empty and only 0.43 m of draft, it suits protected canals, lakes and resort operations. Vision says the design has accumulated extensive hours in rental fleets, an important use case for its durable, low-speed format.

Best For

  • Social lake, canal and protected-water picnic cruising
  • Resorts and rental fleets needing a simple ten-passenger electric launch

Performance in Context

Vision lists six mph and runtime packages of four, eight or twelve hours. A current inventory page equates those with roughly 20, 40 and 60 miles at a five-mph cruise; loading, weather and battery condition will affect results.

Battery and Charging

The onboard charger accepts 120–240 V AC. Battery options are lithium iron phosphate, with capacity increasing across the four-, eight- and twelve-hour packages. Confirm charge time and shore-circuit current for the selected pack.

Availability and Pricing

Vision lists the Fantail 217 from $39,995 on its main product page, while individual inventory boats can cost more with equipment. Compare motor, battery size, canopy, electronics, shipping and dealer preparation in the final quote.

Research notes

Information last verified September 22, 2026.

Recreational Boats
Canada

Fantail 217

Vision Marine Technologies

Key Specs

Top Speed

6 mph / 10 km/h

Range / Ride Time

Varies by configuration

Power

ePropulsion 3.0 electric pod / 6 hp class

Capacity & Dimensions

Passengers

10

Length

6.6 m / 21 ft 7 in

Beam

2.03 m / 6 ft 8 in

Weight

775 kg / 1,705 lb

Battery & Charging

Battery

Lithium iron phosphate

Charging

Integrated 120–240 V charger

Best Comparison Metrics

When range or top speed depends on the hull or setup, these specs are usually the most consistent way to compare propulsion systems.

Continuous PowerePropulsion 3.0 electric pod / 6 hp class
System Weight775 kg / 1,705 lb

Feature Highlights

  • Ten-passenger launch-style cockpit
  • Four-, eight- or twelve-hour battery packages
  • Integrated 120–240 V onboard charger
  • Fiberglass hull with shallow draft
  • Multiple canopy and interior customization options

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