Hybrid-Electric 101 — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know Before You Join

Hybrid-Electric 101 is a 3-module mini-course designed to help you understand hybrid-electric propulsion in plain English, using Tangaroa as a real-world case study.

The presale price is $29 USD through September 15, 2026.

The course is delivered on September 15, 2026, and presale buyers are also invited to a live Zoom Q&A with Blaine on September 18, 2026.

Below are answers to the questions we expect most people to have.

What is Hybrid-Electric 101?

Hybrid-Electric 101 is a beginner-to-advanced mini-course about hybrid-electric marine propulsion.

It is organized into three modules:

Module 1 — Beginner
What Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Is

Module 2 — Intermediate
The Components and How They Work Together

Module 3 — Advanced
System Architecture and Design Decisions

The course starts with the fundamentals, then moves into the major components, and finally looks at how Tangaroa’s system was approached as a whole.

Who is this course for?

Hybrid-Electric 101 is for people who are curious about hybrid-electric propulsion and want a clearer understanding of how it works.

You might be:

researching propulsion options for a future project
trying to understand the difference between diesel, electric, and hybrid-electric systems
following Tangaroa and wanting to understand the reasoning behind the build
tired of technical forums and manufacturer material that assumes too much background knowledge
interested in the subject even if you do not currently have a boat project underway

You do not need an engineering or electrical background to start.

Is this a step-by-step guide for designing my own propulsion system?

No.

Hybrid-Electric 101 is educational.

It explains the technology and shows how Tangaroa’s system was approached, including the reasoning, assumptions, and trade-offs behind the decisions.

It is not presented as individualized engineering or design advice for your vessel.

Will this tell me exactly what equipment I should buy?

No.

The course discusses equipment and the reasoning behind Tangaroa’s system, but it is not intended to prescribe equipment for every boat or project.

Different vessels, operating profiles, budgets, and requirements can lead to different decisions.

I don’t have an active boat project. Is this still for me?

Yes.

You do not need to be in the middle of a refit—or even have a current boat project—to get value from the course.

Hybrid-Electric 101 starts with the basics specifically so that people in the curiosity and research stage can follow along.

Is this only about Tangaroa?

No.

Tangaroa is used as the real-world case study, but the course begins with broader hybrid-electric concepts before moving into the decisions made for our own system.

The goal is not simply to show you what equipment is on Tangaroa.

The goal is to help you understand the reasoning behind the decisions and how the major pieces of a hybrid-electric system fit together.

What exactly is included?

Your purchase includes:

3 video modules
Hybrid-Electric 101 Companion Guide
key diagrams
equipment information
important terminology
key takeaways from the course
Tangaroa system and case-study material

If you purchase during the presale, you also receive access to the September 18 live Zoom Q&A with Blaine, plus the replay.

When will I receive the course?

Hybrid-Electric 101 will be delivered on:

September 15, 2026

Watch your inbox that day for your access details.

Why is this a presale?

The course is being offered before its September 15 delivery date.

That gives early buyers access at the lower presale price of $29 USD and includes the presale-only live Q&A with Blaine.

After the presale closes, the course price rises to $39 USD.

How much does the course cost?

During the presale:

$29 USD — one-time payment

After the presale closes on September 15:

$39 USD

There is no subscription and no payment plan.

When does the presale end?

The presale closes on:

September 15, 2026

That is also the day the course is delivered.

After the presale closes, the price rises to $39 and the live Q&A bonus is no longer included with new purchases.

What is the live Q&A with Blaine?

Presale buyers are invited to a private live Zoom Q&A with Blaine on:

September 18, 2026

The idea is simple:

Watch the course first, make a note of anything you want to ask about, and then bring those questions directly to Blaine.

Zoom details will be sent to presale buyers closer to the date.

What if I can’t attend the live Q&A

That’s fine.

The September 18 Q&A will be recorded, and presale buyers will receive the replay.

You will not lose the bonus just because you cannot attend live. If you have a question you want answered - a google form will be sent to you prior for you to complete.

Will the live Q&A be available if I buy after September 15?

No.

The live Q&A is a presale-only bonus.

Purchases made during the September 1–15 presale window include the Q&A and replay.

Once the presale closes, that bonus is no longer included with new purchases.

Is there a bigger course or upsell after this?

Hybrid-Electric 101 is a standalone mini-course.

There may be more advanced content in the future, but you do not need to purchase anything else to receive what is promised here.

Is this a subscription?

No.

Hybrid-Electric 101 is a one-time purchase.

During the presale, the price is $29 USD.