Another thing to consider is "why" did they cancel the 801. These days, it is not uncommon for electronic parts to suddenly become unavailable. Usually, there is a chance to place one last order for the part. Manufacturers are then left with the choice of doing a partial redesign with a few newer parts replacing the obsolete ones or dropping the product and starting over. They often choose to start over with all new parts that are just starting their lifespan. Afterall, there is no guarantee that a partial redesign won't use parts that will go "end of life" a month after your update hits the streets.
Anyway, it might be better to lobby them to add the features you want to the new product rather than get them to restart the old one. (Note: I have no inside knowledge of Torqeedo. But I spent many years designing products for mid to low quantity production lines in a different industry.)
Pat
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <sstuller@...> wrote:
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> Those of us who think the 801 is a practical electric outboard are frustrated by the cancelling of its' production. So I came up with the idea that an escrow account (managed by Torqeedo) would allow interested buyers to put down a deposit on an 801 and when there were enough orders Torqeedo would have enough motivation to resume production. Does anyone think this idea would have a chance to get off the ground? Thanks. Steve S.
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