Relentless The Future of Electric Boats | Mitch Lee, Arc
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Oct 13, 2025 
Mitch Lee, cofounder and CEO of Arc Boats, dives into the future of electric boating. With a background in mechanical engineering and software, he shares how Arc developed its first boat in just two years using rapid prototyping and automotive-grade technology. Mitch discusses the advantages of electric boats over gas, emphasizing lower operating costs and a better owner experience. He also touches on industry challenges, the importance of customer feedback, and plans for scaling production. His insights reveal a promising direction for sustainable marine innovation.
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Marine Industry Is Decades Behind
- The marine industry lags far behind automotive in modernization and components.
- Arc leverages automotive progress to avoid technology risk and focus on execution.
From Rowboat Prototype To ARC1 Delivery
- Arc built a quick prototype by dropping a battery pack into an aluminum rowboat (V0.1) to validate basics fast.
- They used a small ex-aerospace team and iterated rapidly, delivering the first ARC1 in two years.
Buy Mature Components First
- Startups should buy mature components from adjacent industries when possible to save time and cost.
- Avoid building complex parts in-house unless absolutely necessary or no supplier exists.