Studio Journal
The studio where electric propulsion is tuned, tested, and perfected.
Step inside our Annapolis workshop to see how we design, retrofit, and calibrate propulsion systems for sail and power. The studio blends a live test bay, component lab, and client lounge for hands-on reviews.
About us
Sally Reuther and David DiQuinzio own Annapolis Hybrid Marine and sail their Moody 376, On to Fortune. Sally leads marketing, design, and management as Owner/CEO. David is Chief Engineer and holds a degree in electrical engineering.
Our love of the environment and being on the water brought us into the electric marine propulsion business. We wanted sailing without noise, vibration, fumes, and diesel maintenance.
Why we started
When we learned there was a need for a U.S. distributor for the Thoosa systems, we knew it was the right time to begin Annapolis Hybrid Marine. Our combined experience in engineering, design, and management made the perfect mix.
We love helping fellow boaters find the joys of quiet, clean, green sailing and boating.
Growth and partners
We began importing the Thoosa systems in 2010. Demand for electric repower has grown steadily, and in 2013 we partnered with Oceanvolt to promote saildrive technology.
We added BellMarine and Transfluid inboard motor systems and now offer the full line of electric outboard motors, POD drives, and inboard motor systems from ePropulsion. We also provide batteries and equipment used for electric propulsion conversions.
Where to find us
Annapolis Hybrid Marine is located on the Eastport peninsula across Spa Creek from downtown Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy. Our office is in the historic Trumpy complex. We are open by appointment — please call 410-353-4348.
Sally's sailing story
After meeting in the early 1980s, David took Sally sailing on a small daysailor while visiting friends in North Carolina. She fell in love with the wind and water.
Their first boat was a Schwill 16, followed by a Rhodes 22 for cruising the Delaware River, upper Chesapeake Bay, and the Jersey shore.
Sally spent three years as an ASA Sailing Instructor in the Philadelphia area.
Their Moody 376 was purchased in 1995, and Sally earned a 50-ton USCG Masters License.
On to Fortune
In 1996, David took a partial sabbatical and they moved onboard, traveling down the ICW to the Bahamas. After a year-long trip they settled in Annapolis, where Sally became a yacht broker while David continued his electrical engineering career from their home in Eastport.
Today, David is an electrical engineering consultant and works closely with Annapolis Hybrid Marine to help customers understand electric propulsion options.
David DiQuinzio, PE
Annapolis Hybrid Marine Chief Engineer