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When we talk about accessories and propulsion we are mostly talking about tenders, but we are also talking about motors that can propel a boat or help you during mooring. Choosing the right motorization, electric or traditional, depending on use and size, saves money while improving efficiency and steerability, so you can always travel with peace of mind on board. In this article we look at some of the alternatives available.
Torqueedo’s Travel electric motor has power equivalent to a 3 hp (1,080 W), weighs 11.6 kg and the battery 9.6 kg. With a slow speed tender, it has a range of as much as 3 hours.
Suzuki’s entry-level outboard is the 2.5-horsepower DF2.5. It is a single-cylinder, essential four-stroke engine Weight: 13 kg, displacement: 68 cc, perfect for small tenders.
These thrusters have a truly “proportional” control by which the propeller increases rotational speed in proportion to how far, left or right, you push the control joystick knob.
Electric motor with built-in battery of 378 W, power of 500 W peaking at 750 W in sport mode, “one click” release from support bracket, weighing 7.9 kg including bracket.
RemigoOne Neo is an ultra-compact electric outboard designed for dinghies and small boats equipped with a 1,500-watt Boost mode (about 4 hp equivalent) that is ideal for those looking for efficient and innovative motorizations.
Boatee Smart 1.3 is a 1300W Italian electric outboard that provides over an hour of autonomy at full power and 2.5 hours at 50 percent, weighing just 6 kg.
The Honda BF 4 is a compact, lightweight and user-friendly four-stroke outboard. It is nimble to carry and has a 1.5-liter internal fuel tank, ensuring comfort reliability.
Yamaha’s baby of the house is a 2.5-hp, 4-stroke, compact and ultra-lightweight outboard designed to be easy to carry and operate. Quiet operation and safe handling thanks to the ergonomic handle and intuitive controls.
The progenitor of Mercury’s electric range, the Avator 7.5e is equivalent to a 3.5 hp. It weighs less than 20 kg in addition to the battery, which weighs 7.6 kg. Autonomy up to 19 hours sailing at a low speed.
Volvo Penta IPS D6 is an integrated propulsion system that combines the 6-cylinder D6 common-rail diesel engine (up to 480 hp) with the revolutionary IPS pod, with steerable counter-rotating propellers. It offers high performance, low fuel consumption and flawless maneuverability thanks to the joystick and Dynamic Positioning System.
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