Duffy Chats with Marshall “Duffy” Duffield – The Inventor Who Changed Harbor Life Forever

Join us on this special maiden voyage of Duffy Chats as we cruise Newport Harbor with none other than the legendary Marshall “Duffy” Duffield — inventor of the world’s first Duffy electric boat, former mayor, and two-term Newport Beach councilman.

Duffy shares the surprising story behind his iconic creation, including how the boating world first reacted (and the early years when people laughed at the idea of an electric boat). He also recounts the moment he realized the Duffy was becoming a coastal lifestyle staple. From a handful of boats a year to a global symbol of effortless harbor cruising, this is a conversation filled with history, heart, and a little humor.