
Discover the world’s first hydrogen outboard engine-powered boat
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Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how Yamaha’s hydrogen outboard motor could revolutionize boating with zero emissions.
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To reach their goal, a specially modified Regulator Marine 26XO boat was taken to a hydrogen fueling station. The team filled its tanks with hydrogen for the very first time, which was a huge milestone. This 26-foot boat runs on a tweaked version of Yamaha’s powerful 450hp XTO outboard engine, but instead of gasoline, it’s fueled by gaseous hydrogen.