Re: [electricboats] Sourcing Electric Outboards

Hi Walter - the Cruise 2.0 has now been superceded by a 3kW model as Torqeedo responds to the threat posed by the rise of ePropulsion. Personally I have ordered the new Slovenian Remigo One which is comparable to the 1kW Travel 1103/Spirit models but stands out on account of its universal shaft length (covers short to long/15 to 30 inch by a sliding mechanism) which allows dual use for both dinghy and day sailer. Check it out …

Kai 

On 10 Feb 2022, at 05:31, simon gabbott <simong1881@gmail.com> wrote:



Have you considered the  E-Propulsion ?

On Wed, 9 Feb 2022 at 19:00, Walter Pearson <pearson1854@comcast.net> wrote:

My plan to upgrade from a Minn-Kota trolling motor to a Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 was stymied last year because they were out of stock - reportedly due to supply chain issues. Now I find that model has been discontinued. Perhaps their plan to discontinue had an effect on those meager inventories. Websites of two companies in Indonesia still show availability, but I have not been able to confirm. Even with shipping, their price is reasonable, but delivery and support would be concerns.

 

Other options include Elco 5.0 (24V version), Newport 23M1000201, or modify a 24V pod to operate on an outboard bracket. All have pros and cons - and I see mostly the latter. A good deal more weight and a lot more money to get not a whole lot more pounds of thrust. Anyone have input as to where to look next? Any cautions for dealing with Rezeki Marine or Glodak in Indonesia for a Cruise 2.0?

 

Particulars: O'day Mariner, 19', approx. 1500# displacement, marina berth with dock power, freshwater, mostly local daysailing, but considering trailering to other locales where there might be more motoring.