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NEW! Cruise T (tiller-control) engines available Jan 2012
NEW! Cruise T (tiller-control) engines available Jan 2012
The Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 and 4.0 are powerful and exceptionally efficient,
making them some of the - if not the - most advanced electric outboards
in the world. There are eight different models, the variables being:
- Power (2 or 4kW)
- Tiller or remote control
- Shaft length (standard or long)
One of the main and for many people most important difference is that the Cruise 2.0 models use a 24 volt supply whilst the Cruise 4.0 versions use a 48 volt supply. This means the Cruise 2.0 can be connected to two conventional batteries wired in series (or one Torqeedo lithium battery) while the 4.0 requires four batteries (or two of the Torqeedo batteries). The picture on the right shows the new tiller-controlled Cruise T version, available February 2012. |  |
IMPORTANT: The new "Cruise T" models (refs 1220-00 to 1223-00), are
not to be confused with the old Cruise 2.0 Tiller (ref 1205 &1206). This is a
much older design that is not fully waterproof and does not have the LCD
control panel/GPS. If you do not need these features there is still stock of
the old model in Germany and we hazard a guess they will be selling it at a
discount from the RRPs of £1849/£1899 (please call for latest info).
 | This is the remote-control version (already in production), designed for use with steering consoles etc. The remote control, shown below, incorporates an LCD display - battery charge, speed, range, power draw - and a magnetic kill switch for safety. On the tiller versions these features are incorporated in the tiller arm. Generally speaking the other components - propeller, mounting bracket, shaft, motor etc - are the same for tiller and remote versions.
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Other than being electric the Cruise models have absolutely no relationship whatsoever to the somewhat weedy "trolling motors" made by other electric outboard manufacturers. Trolling motors are designed for slow speed use
once you have reached your intended fishing ground under main engine;
Torqeedo Cruise motors are designed as main propulsion units and will even
get the right sort of hull "on the plane":
Whilst they are not cheap the only way to achieve this sort of performance
with electric drive, before the Torqeedo Cruise motors, was a custom
installation (vastly more expensive).
| A very important consideration with the Torqeedo Cruise motors is the batteries. At full chat the 2kW version will be drawing approx 80 amps (at 24 volts). An ideal installation with lead acid batteries would require something like eight 100 amp hour batteries, weighing about 200kg in total, and requiring a considerable amount of space. |  |
The Torqeedo Power lithium manganese battery is a brilliant alternative.
Rated at 24 volts, with a 104 amp hour capacity, it is equivalent to two
12 volt 104 amp hour lead acid batteries - and the same weight or slightly
less than one of them. But it's even better than that, because lead acid
batteries should not be discharged below 50%, whilst the Torqeedo can be
fully discharged; ie it has twice the usable capacity so is effectively
equivalent to four of those 12 volt lead acids. And it can discharge at a
much faster continuous rate, without damage. So it's much lighter, uses
much less space and is much better suited to the job; the only
disadvantage is price (£2,099 plus charger £499).
For our Trio 14 and 16 boats, a good installation would be the new Cruise
2.0T model with either four 110 amp hour lead acid batteries (total cost,
engine, batteries and wiring, approx £3200), or one of the Torqeedo
Power batteries (total cost approx £5300). The Cruise 4.0T with two
Torqeedo Power batteries would be an amazing installation for the Trio 16
(total cost approx £7800). For our smaller boats the smaller and cheaper
integrated battery Torqeedos (click here: Torqeedo 503 & 1003) would be
sufficient - and they work well with both Trios at displacement speeds.
Guideline Prices - please call us for best deal.
Torqeedo's recommended retail prices, updated December 2011:
Cruise 2.0TS - tiller control, standard shaft, weight 17.5kg - £2,499
Cruise 2.0TL - tiller control, long shaft, weight 18.4kg - £2,549
Cruise 4.0TS - tiller control, standard shaft, weight 18.3kg - £2,899
Cruise 4.0TL - tiller control, long shaft, weight 19.2kg - £2,949
Cruise 2.0RS - remote control, standard shaft, weight 16kg - £2,499
Cruise 2.0RL - remote control, long shaft, weight 16.9kg - £2,549
Cruise 4.0RS - remote control, standard shaft, weight 16.8kg - £2,899
Cruise 4.0RL - remote control, long shaft, weight 17.7kg - £2,949
Torqeedo Power battery £2,099
Torqeedo Power battery charger £499
We offer a 10% discount on these prices if you are buying a
Torqeedo motor from us at the same time as one of our (new)
boats, as a package.
Note - Torqeedo make frequent modifications to their products.
All motors supplied by us will be the latest version, unless we advise you
otherwise. For example now that Torqeedo have announced the vastly
improved "Cruise T" models (available February 2012) we would not advise
buying the old Cruise 2.0 Tiller (their item ref 1205-00) unless you can
negotiate a significant discount - at the very least it isn't submersible and
doesn't have the LCD display in the tiller.
We will be happy to demonstrate Torqeedo products to you, usually on
one of our boats and in Christchurch or Poole harbours, but if we have
done this do ask that you give us the opportunity to price match those
who do not offer this service.
Cruise 4.0T will achieve planing speeds of up to 12 knots (24kmph!)
