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We are dealers for the full Torqeedo range of electric outboard motors, concentrating particularly on the small, highly portable, 401 and 801 - the world's only folding outboards; plus the brand new and highly innovative 503 and 1003. The latter two are completely waterproof (submersible in fact!) and have simple-to-use "onboard computers" with inbuilt GPS to help you maximise range/efficiency. If you would like to "Try Before You Buy" we can arrange a demo in Christchurch Harbour, on board one of our Trios - long, slim, easily-driven hulls that are ideally suited to electric propulsion. Our Torqeedo price list here: Torqeedo Prices |
We have a separate page for the 401/801 here: Torqeedo 401/801 motors
And also a separate page for the 503/1003: Torqeedo 503/1003 motors
These motors are currently (until end of August 2010) on SPECIAL OFFER:
the 1003 at £1,249 and the 503 at £1,069.
In our opinion (and that of numerous independent testers), Torqeedo make
the best electric outboards on the market - and the only ones that are
realistic alternatives to petrol engines. They are far, far more powerful
than the electric "trolling motors" you may have seen elsewhere, but can
operate all day at trolling speeds should you want them to, in virtual
silence and without "sooting up" as a petrol outboard would.
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Torqeedo also make larger electric engines, with outputs of 2kW and 4kW (2000W and 4000W respectively). The 2kW motor will drive our Trio multi-purpose boat at 9 knots, in virtual silence and with acceleration that you won't believe until you try it (we haven't got hold of the 4kW yet...)! The 2kW model is available with either a tiller handle or with a remote throttle for connection to remote steering mechanism. The remote version includes a GPS unit to give you speed, range, battery capacity etc. The 4kW model is currently available with remote throttle only, although we understand this may change soon. |
If you are considering "going electric" it is essential that you understand
the fundamental difference between electric and petrol motors. Electric
motors are relatively high torque, low power, making them best-suited to
easily-driven displacement hulls. They will perform much better on low-
drag hulls (hard dinghies, canoes etc) than small inflatable dinghies, which are primarily designed to operate on the plane.
The electric motor comes into its own when you want to go at relatively
slow speeds, quietly. Fishing, wildlife watching (or hunting), and harbour,
river or canal cruising are ideal applications.
And on an increasing number of inland waterways the only
permitted type of powered craft is electric.
The Torqeedo 801 will drive our Trio multi-purpose-boat at 5-6 knots,
which is much faster than most inflatables with a 2hp petrol engine, and
far in excess of the speed limit in most harbours and inland waterways.
Depending on your intended use, you might never be able to use the
extra power of a petrol engine - and with the Torqeedo you will still be
able to talk to (rather than shout at!) your fellow passengers, with all
the other advantages mentioned above.
And if you do want to surprise other water-users with something of an
"electric speed boat", try our 14ft Trio with the 2kW Torqeedo...
Battery life is an issue that cannot be avoided but again needs
clarification. Run/range times are greatly increased by throttling back
even slightly, and massively increased when running at half power or
less. On the right hull half power may still give you 75% speed, and the
Torqeedos with integral batteries have built-in pre-defined settings to
give a set or maximised running time.