｢電動推進機を採用した実験艇E-Watatsumi｣クルマやバイクだけじゃない船も電動化の波､ヤマハのマルチパスウェイ戦略 | トレンド | 東洋経済オンライン

This page covers Yamaha Motor's exhibition of an experimental electric-powered boat called "E-Watatsumi" at the Japan International Boat Show 2026 in March 2026. It highlights Japan's declining interest in the sea, with beach visitors dropping from 38 million in 1985 to 4.3 million in 2023. Yamaha Motor positions its marine business as a major pillar alongside its motorcycle operations, maintaining its position as the country's top marine manufacturer. The company's strong technological expertise and brand power make the marine business a highly profitable core operation. The article demonstrates that electrification trends are spreading beyond automobiles and motorcycles to include watercraft.