A practical approach to sailboat electrification
NetZero Marine Services LLC helps sailboat owners explore electric propulsion and onboard energy solutions suited to their vessels and the way they sail.
Our approach brings propulsion, compatible battery storage, charging, and onboard generation together. We provide standalone energy upgrades as well as integrated repower solutions, working with existing equipment where suitable and defining the project scope around each vessel.
Why we take a whole-vessel approach
We believe an electric repower should be considered alongside the vessel’s wider energy needs—not simply as an engine replacement. That is why we encourage compatible battery solutions and consider charging, onboard generation, and existing infrastructure as part of a coordinated concept.
For owners who are not planning a propulsion conversion, we apply the same approach to standalone energy upgrades: start with the intended use, assess what is already aboard, and identify a practical scope.
The people behind NetZero Marine Services LLC
NetZero Marine Services LLC is led by a small, committed team focused on electric propulsion and onboard energy solutions for sailboats.
Owen K Snoey
Managing Partner
A lifelong sailor from a family of sailors, Owen has more than 40 years of sailing and cruising experience, 34 years as a senior technology sector executive, and five years working in alternative-fuels transportation. His on-water experience, business leadership, and alternative-energy perspective shape NetZero Marine’s approach to sailboat propulsion and onboard energy.
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Ralph Crouse
Operations Partner
Ralph has spent his life in and around boats as a racer, rigger, and offshore cruiser. Over the past six years, he has built a solid reputation in boat restoration and repowering. His practical understanding of vessels and hands-on experience inform NetZero Marine’s project operations and installation planning.
Aaron K Snoey
Lead Technician
A sailor for much of his life, Aaron has captained long-passage voyages in the South Pacific. He brings versatile, hands-on skills across boat maintenance, repair, and repowering technology. His offshore experience and broad technical abilities support a practical approach to installation, integration, and service.
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Have a question about NetZero Marine Services LLC or our approach to electric propulsion and onboard energy? Send us a message about your sailboat and what you would like to explore.
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