outboard

[SteveFinney]

Hi, has anyone had any experience of using an electric outboard engine on their Swift?
If so,which one and how did it go?

Steve

[DCordner]

Hi Steve

Just seen your message re electric o/b. As I now sail my Swift on Grafham Water, I did buy one of the trawling type o/b (54 lbs thrust). This was Ok in light winds or no wind to get me back to the mooring. This year I did invest in a Torqeedo Traveller (1103) and this is much better and doesn't drain the onboard battery and has more power. My friend that I sail with is now thinking about getting one.

Hope that helps.

David

[SteveFinney]

Many thanks David.
What Shaft length is your Torqeedo?

Regards

Steve

[DCordner]

Hi Steve,

I went for the short shaft one which was about the same size as my old petrol o/b. When I bought the other electric trolling o/b I went for a longer shaft but really it was too long although it did the job.

Regards, David

[SteveFinney]

Hi David,

That's the length I was looking at.
Many thanks for your help and advice.

Regards

Steve