Zin Boats

What Zin Boats does

ZinBoats Inc. (operating as Zin Boats) is a Seattle-based manufacturer of high-performance electric boats and integrated marine propulsion systems, founded in 2019 and operating with a 1-10 employee team out of its global headquarters at 2600 West Commodore Way. The company addresses two end-markets from a single technical platform: (i) luxury consumers purchasing its Z-7 Convertible ($245,000) and Z2R Carbon Fiber Runabout ($290,000-$295,000), as well as bespoke superyacht tenders (including an 11m Platform with up to 2,000 peak horsepower and 100+ nautical mile range), and (ii) boat builders and marine ecosystem partners that integrate the Zin Marine Platform (ZMP) into new vessels or retrofit projects spanning small skiffs to large car ferries.

The technical stack is built around the "Magic Box" controller, which consolidates vehicle control, power distribution, battery management, cooling, and peripheral integration into a single plug-and-play unit installable in under a day, supported by 180kW-450kW marine-grade motors, pre-engineered batteries supporting LFP/NMC/NCA chemistries with 10,000+ configurations, and built-in charging compatible with 120V to 480V three-phase and CCS DC superchargers. Zin's patent-pending battery safety technology is the only solution in the world with stated CISR, Lloyd's Register, and DNV approval, and the company is the only entity certified by LR and CISR to build electric tenders approved for garaging inside another vessel — a critical class and flag-state requirement. Software experience is delivered through a co-developed Raymarine multi-function display, and electric steering is provided via Dometic's Optimus joystick system.

Zin Boats generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales: direct-to-consumer boat purchases via the corporate website (with $1,000 fully refundable deposits to reserve production slots) and B2B platform/component sales to boat builders through its partner channel. It runs a dual GTM motion combining DTC for luxury consumers and OEM/embedded partnerships for marine electrification, leverages earned-media coverage from TechCrunch, GeekWire, and The Cool Down, and concentrates manufacturing with over 90% of tender components sourced within 200 miles of Seattle. Leadership comprises founder and CEO Piotr Zin and president and COO David Donovick.

Name

Zin Boats

Legal name

ZinBoats Inc.

Website

https://www.zinboats.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zin Boats is a Seattle-based electric boat manufacturer producing luxury runabouts, superyacht tenders, and the B2B Zin Marine Platform. It serves high-net-worth yacht owners and marine OEMs with patented, triple-class-certified battery and integrated motor technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Marine Vehicles and Propulsion

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB), Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK), Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Electric boats
• Marine propulsion systems
• Luxury electric runabouts
• Superyacht tenders
• Battery management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electric Boat Sales: Direct sales of luxury electric boats including Z2R Runabout and Z-7 Convertible models. Custom electric boat builds for discerning clients and superyacht tenders. Revenue generated from initial boat purchases with deposits to reserve production slots.
2. Zin Marine Platform Components: Sale of electric propulsion systems, batteries, motors, and Magic Box control systems to boat builders and marine ecosystem partners. Plug n' play solutions for new builds and retrofit projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zin Boats manufactures and sells high-performance electric boats (Z2R Carbon Fiber Runabout, Z-7 Convertible, custom superyacht tenders) and a modular electric marine propulsion platform (Zin Marine Platform) for boat builders. The company's core technology is an integrated 'Magic Box' control system combined with proprietary battery, motor, and charging systems certified by Lloyd's Register, CISR, and DNV.

Product overview

Zin Boats is a Pacific Northwest company offering a portfolio of high-performance electric boats and marine propulsion technology. The consumer-facing product line includes the Z2R Carbon Fiber Runabout ($290,000–$295,000), the Z-7 Convertible ($245,000) — the world's first electric convertible runabout — and bespoke Custom Electric Boats/Yacht Tenders built to order, including the 11m Platform (100+ nautical mile range, 2000HP). Underpinning the boat products is the Zin Marine Platform (ZMP), a modular electric propulsion system for boat builders featuring pre-engineered batteries, the Magic Box controller, motors (180kW–450kW, up to 2000HP), and integrated charging. The platform components (Magic Box, motors, batteries) are sold separately to OEM boat builders, while the named boats represent Zin Boats' own finished vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Z2R Carbon Fiber Runabout An electric runabout boat featuring a 400hp motor, carbon fiber construction, and build-to-order customization. Priced at $290,000 for the Carbon Fiber model and $295,000 for the standard model. Sold direct-to-consumer via the Zin Boats website store.
• Z-7 Convertible The world's first electric convertible runabout — a 22ft (7m) boat with a 400hp (300kW) motor, 95kWh battery, 80+ mile real-world tested range, 40mph top speed, convertible roof, and seating for 10. Includes bow thruster, fridge, sink, solar roof, USB chargers, and anywhere charging (110V, 220V, CCS supercharger). Priced at $245,000.
• Custom Electric Boats & Superyacht Tenders

Quantifiable outcome

• 60mph+ top speed for electric tender - world's fastest
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RaymarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationZin Boats partnered with Raymarine to develop proprietary software experience managing all aspects of the Zin Marine Propulsion platform. The MFD experience is functional and beautiful, communicating everything about boat core functions while flexibly integrating with 3rd party peripherals.
• Dometic (Optimus)coreTechnology or IntegrationZin Boats offers electric steering (no oil) systems with full joystick integration using Optimus steering system from Dometic. This partnership enables first electric tender with electric actuated joystick steering capability.
• Battery Preferred PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough preferred partners, Zin Boats offers 10,000 different pre-engineered, pre-integrated battery solutions of all sizes, shapes, and chemistries. Batteries use patented safety technology and Tier One cells.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Torqeedo: Established German manufacturer of electric boat motors and integrated propulsion systems for leisure, commercial and military craft; competes directly with Zin's Zin Marine Platform and motors.
• Pure Watercraft: Seattle-based electric outboard and propulsion specialist selling drop-in electric boat powertrains to consumers and OEMs; a direct competitor in marine electrification.
• Candela Speed Boat AB: Swedish maker of premium electric hydrofoil leisure boats, overlapping on high-end DTC electric boats and electric marine propulsion technology.
• X Shore: Swedish/Nordic premium electric day-boat builder with a direct-to-consumer model targeting affluent recreational boaters; closely comparable in product and pricing tier.
• Vision Marine Technologies: Canadian electric boat and propulsion systems company offering E-motion high-power electric drivetrains and electric boats; directly comparable to Zin's platform and boat offerings.
• Elco Motor Yachts: Long-established US electric inboard and outboard motor manufacturer serving both new builds and refits; comparable in marine electrification breadth though at lower power tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Mercury Marine (Avator): Major global marine propulsion OEM now shipping Avator electric outboards and integrated electric systems; broader portfolio but a key incumbent moving into Zin's space.
• Volvo Penta: Global marine diesel and electrified propulsion OEM with growing e-mobility offerings for leisure and commercial boats; broad incumbent entering the space Zin targets.

Emerging players

• Arc Boats: Los Angeles-based premium electric boat startup with a luxury dayboat and proprietary propulsion; a comparable newer DTC entrant in the high-end electric boat category.
• Navier: US startup building hydrofoiling electric boats with software-defined features; comparable as a luxury/premium electric boat peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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