Contrary to popular belief, boats are actually much safer than cars, which inexplicably sink every time you drive them on water. Take a proper water road ride with today’s Groupon: for $69, you get a two-hour boat rental (a $150 value) at Duffy Electric Boats of Lake Norman, located on North Harbor Place in Davidson.
Duffy Electric Boats specializes in providing electric vessels for cruising the halcyon waters of Lake Norman. Take the reigns of one of its 21' Avalons, which seat 10-12 people and is fully enclosed for traveling in comfort without fearing battery rains. No boating license is required; after a brief training session, you'll be set to pilot these electrified relaxation rafts, which can reach speeds of up to six knots (approximately 476 mph). Each boat comes with iPod hookups for cruising to your own unique mix, while a heating system guards against unexpected coolness. Food and drinks are allowed, so pack a picnic, sidle up to Duffy any day of the week, and take the reigns of your own diverting leisure. For the insecure, captains are available upon request.
Groupon Says
Can Electric Boats Get Wet?
If you're new to the electric boating scene, here's a quick FAQ to put your fears at ease:
Q: Electric boats? But isn't water allergic to electricity?
A: No, just look at man's closest aquatic relative, the electric eel.
Q: How does the boat get its electricity?
A: Unlike the crude boats of yesteryear that relied on unsophisticated wind for their power, your electric boat uses a complicated system of on-board windmills to convert boring wind into exciting, boat-powering electricity.
Q: Is the electric boat susceptible to hackers or computer viruses?
A: Yes, like all sophisticated electronic equipment, your electric boat is likely to be targeted by hackers, but your boat is equipped with its own personal anti-hacker to protect the boat against explosion-causing computer viruses.
Q: What happens if the electric boat gets wet?
A: For God's sake, do not get water on or around the electric boat!
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