Arc Boats

📍 Location

2100 195th St, Torrance, CA 90501

📞 Sales Phone

(877) 272-2443

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Arc Boats is an electric boat manufacturer based in Los Angeles, California, focused on building high-performance, fully electric watercraft. The company was founded in 2021 by former SpaceX engineers, including Mitch Lee (CEO) and Ryan Cook (CTO), with the goal of electrifying the boating industry — a sector that has been slower to adopt electric power compared to automotive.

Here’s a breakdown of what Arc is about:

Overview

  • Name: Arc Boat Company (often stylized as Arc)

  • Founded: 2021

  • Headquarters: Los Angeles, California

  • Founders: Mitch Lee and Ryan Cook

  • Funding: Backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Lowercarbon Capital, and Will Smith’s Dreamers VC.

  • Mission: Accelerate the transition to sustainable boating through high-performance electric vessels.

Products

  1. Arc One (Flagship Model)

    • Released: Limited production run (2023)

    • Type: Luxury 24-foot electric wake boat

    • Battery: ~220 kWh pack (comparable to a Tesla Model S Plaid)

    • Motor: ~475 horsepower equivalent

    • Top Speed: ~40 mph

    • Run Time: 3–5 hours of typical use

    • Price: Around $300,000+

    • Features: Aerospace-grade aluminum hull, touchscreen controls, zero emissions, ultra-quiet operation

  2. Next-Gen Models (in development)

    • Arc has hinted at expanding to more affordable recreational boats and commercial vessels (e.g., for patrol, rescue, or transport).

Technology & Design

  • Battery System: Designed in-house for marine use — large, waterproof, and thermally managed for safety.

  • Hull Design: Lightweight aluminum inspired by aerospace engineering for performance and range.

  • Software Integration: Over-the-air updates, integrated telemetry, and real-time battery monitoring.

  • Performance: Electric motors provide instant torque for smooth acceleration and wake control.

Sustainability

Arc’s focus is on reducing marine emissions, noise pollution, and fuel dependency. Traditional gas boats emit large amounts of CO₂ and oil runoff; Arc’s electric systems eliminate those entirely while improving the experience for both passengers and wildlife.

Vision

Arc aims to “electrify all watercraft”, starting from luxury performance boats and expanding to mass-market and commercial applications — similar to Tesla’s roadmap in the auto industry.

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