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Vision Marine Technologies Invited to Suntex Marinas National Conference

Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in marine technology, recently received an invitation to participate in the upcoming Suntex Marinas National Conference in Texas. This invitation comes on the heels of their successful involvement as a Title Sponsor at the Lake Berryessa Electric Boat Festival, which took place in June 2026 at the Pleasure Cove Marina in Napa, California, a property operated by Suntex Marinas.

A Highlight of the Lake Berryessa Event

During the festival, Vision Marine facilitated around 60 on-water demonstration rides featuring three different electric boats: the STERK 31E, equipped with dual E-Motion™ 180E propulsion systems, the SPECTR 26, and the Fantail 217. This hands-on weekend provided consumers, marina operators, and industry participants with a chance to experience electric boating firsthand in a real-world setting.

The Lake Berryessa event served as a key element in Vision Marine's strategy, illustrating their commitment to not only innovative electric propulsion technology but also to a holistic approach to the electric boating experience, encompassing facets like charging infrastructure, vessel accessibility, service capabilities, and customer education.

CEO Maxime Poudrier expressed confidence in the opportunity to share insights gained during the Lake Berryessa activation at the Suntex National Conference. “The event allowed us to consolidate various aspects of electric boating into one location,” stated Poudrier. “We successfully engaged marina operators, customers, and industry stakeholders right on the water, which is truly invaluable.”

Goals for the Suntex Conference

Taking place from September 22 to 25, the conference will focus on electric boating innovations and services within marina environments. Discussions are expected to revolve around:

• - Innovative electric boat demonstration programs
• - Development of marina-based charging infrastructures
• - Strategies for electric rental and recreational fleets
• - Best practices for customer education and on-water activation
• - Service technician readiness for electric vessels
• - Collecting and analyzing data from electric boat operations
• - Piloting new concepts at marina locations

The gathering is designed to bring together professionals across the marine spectrum, including marina operators, utility providers, regulators, and vessel manufacturers, creating a platform for practical discourse on electric boating logistics and operational considerations.

Marinas as Catalysts for Electric Boating

Vision Marine emphasizes the crucial role that marinas can play in advancing recreational marine electrification. With boating activities typically concentrated around marinas and waterfront locations, these hubs provide an ideal environment for integrating vessels, charging infrastructure, customer services, and rental opportunities within a single locale.

The company’s operating model emphasizes a vertically connected structure that combines technology, vessel sales, and service capabilities. This synergy allows Vision Marine to conceptualize electric boating as not just a shift in propulsion, but as a comprehensive enhancement of the boating experience for everyone involved.

Continuing the Electric Boating Dialogue

Vision Marine's presence at the Suntex National Conference will serve as a pivotal opportunity not only to share observations from the Lake Berryessa experience but also to actively engage in broader conversations surrounding electric propulsion and marina operations. The company is committed to cooperating with various stakeholders to explore new opportunities and carry the discussion on electric marine technology and its role in shaping the future of recreational boating.

In conclusion, Vision Marine Technologies is eager to contribute valuable insights and collaborate with industry leaders. This engagement represents a significant step towards solidifying the connection between electrification and the enriched experience that marinas can facilitate within the world of recreational boating.