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- Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: electric outboard
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Re: electric outboard
Yes they are very expensive but they will push the boat along against strong headwinds and have an ok range for the average lake sailor. You can buy a remote control that replaces the tiller but once again it is more expense. The upside is that you don't have to heave a 100amp hour battery around as...
- Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: electric outboard
- Replies: 3
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electric outboard
Has anyone any experience of using a Torqueedo outboard motor. I use one on my Swift Aries 2 and it moves her along as well as a 3hp petrol , but because it is in the well I cant lift it when sailing and at speed the prop spins a condition that the users manual says can harm the electronics . I have...