Electric motors have the advantage over internal combustion engines some advantages:
- they are much quieter in operation
- the speed can be regulated much better
- they produce no emissions on the water. Therefore, electric motors are permitted on many waters where combustion engines are prohibited
- where it on precision and stealth like the vertical fishing matters, the boat is slowly and precisely maneuver through catchy places
- the electric motor reduces the scare away effect significantly compared to a loud rattling Nitro. This plays a big role when towing and when fishing in shallow water zones