Our founders, longtime colleagues and lifelong boaters, shared a frustration with both the electric and petrol outboard options in the small-horsepower range — too fragile, too loud, too inefficient. Having worked together professionally before, they decided to create something better starting in 2022. Growing up on the beaches and spending countless hours on the water, they understood what boaters truly needed: reliable power, quiet operation, and refined engineering that enhances time on the water. From that shared vision, Blade Outboards was born — proudly designed in the United States of America to fill the gap where the market had failed.Blade Outboards is built on precision, innovation, and uncompromising performance. Founded and designed on the sun-soaked shores of Anna Maria Island, our team brings decades of expertise in high-performance product development, advanced manufacturing, and system reliability. With engineers from SpaceX, Airbus, and leading technology firms, we merge aerospace precision with marine practicality to redefine what electric propulsion can be.Our shareholders operate aerospace manufacturing facilities with more than 15 years of experience producing high-reliability, high-precision components for demanding environments. That same commitment to excellence flows into every Blade outboard — built to aerospace-grade standards of durability and performance, and engineered for real-world adventure, wherever the water takes you.
