Electric outboard range.

[JohnGC]

Sorry, I don't seem able to edit the question and get rid of the typo!

It should read;
I own or have direct experience of a premium electric outboard (Torqeedo / ePropulsion).

A couple of years ago we purchased an ePropulsion electric outboard.

It's been excellent for our use which is anchorage or moorings to shore, exploring the upper reaches of rivers (slowly).

I always keep a watchful eye on the remaining battery capacity but in practice it's never been the slightest concern for us.

There are probably a few members of the forum who have similar outboards or have friends with them. I'm curious to know if others find the range sufficient.

If you have time to add a few usage details it would be even more interesting.

Thanks

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Torqeedo 1003 owner here. I bought the bigger battery option. Never had any range concerns except when you have it on maximum full power when range remaining seems to disappear quickly. I also have an electric car and that behaves similarly!

EDIT: 1003. Obs.

 

[pvb]

I have a Torqeedo 1003 (not sure what Scala's 1008 model is). It's fine for almost all requirements. If you want to tear around at high speed, the battery won't last long. If you're more restrained, you'll be rewarded with lots of range. The Torqeedo display on the tiller tells you how much battery capacity is left.

For me, the great qualities of the Torqeedo are that it's quiet, it's light in weight (and breaks down into several very easy to handle bits to put in the dinghy), it doesn't smell, it doesn't leak, and I can recharge the battery from the boat's 12v supply.

 

[gregcope]

Or you can recharge from a solar panel, or a pub, or my preference Alderney sailing club bar!

 

[Catalina36]

So, apart from costing the equivalent of a small second hand car it's the way to go then?

 

[Sticky Fingers]

I have a Torqeedo 1003 (not sure what Scala's 1008 model is).

Me neither. Edited!

 

[pvb]

So, apart from costing the equivalent of a small second hand car it's the way to go then?

Granted, it's twice the price of a small 4-stroke, but it is much much easier to live with. And it needs virtually no maintenance, doesn't leak, doesn't smell.

 

[lw395]

It must be about time there was a cheap alternative to the Torquedo?

In general, I've found Yamaha to be a good choice.