billyfish
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So I was on the way to getting a Temo and along came Kicker at 300 sobs cheaper but now the kicker is unavailable is the Temo that much better ?
Electric tender outboards
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kevingreystones
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Very pleased with our Temo , so easy to use and fits neatly in one of the lockers
Plum
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The Kicker Thrustme quotes 252Wh of battery energy storage but I can't find that for the Temo 450 so difficult to compare.
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Plum
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Would appreciate some real world experience, please. Performance and range for your type of tender under wind and tide. Thanks
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kevingreystones
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Probably best to update you after a season of use but so far I am very pleased with it .
It is so easy to carry around and lock to the tender which was a priority
It is so easy to carry around and lock to the tender which was a priority
billyfish
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So after a year is the temo still good and how do you lock it to a tender. I've been looking at getting one for ages
ShinyShoe
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billyfish
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I saw them 99 sobs ! I use wire rope and padlocks.
Pete7
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Why the Kicker / Tempo rather than the more traditional electric motors like the Minn Kota? Big price difference all be it the battery needs to be added separately?
Minn Kota Endura C2 Trolling Motor
Minn Kota Endura C2 Trolling Motor
billyfish
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I had one , hopeless, slow, heavy battery, corroded very quickly and so big and cumbersome.
rogerthebodger
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Looks like some simple handcuffs
rogerthebodger
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Solar panel charging batteries means always ready to use and no need to lift batteries out for charging
billyfish
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ShinyShoe
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Not exactly spacious is it?
ShinyShoe
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You might want the fluffy ones - they reduce chaffe
rogerthebodger
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Tranona
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They are cheap - because they are cheap. Designed for a completely different application to powering a tender. Low thrust, made of poor quality corroding materials. The original use (40+ years ago!) was to hold boats in position while fishing in freshwater lakes in the US. Plugged into the main battery on the boat and used for short periods. Slightly bigger ones also used for trolling and backup in similar situations.
OK for short runs and occasional use but as many have posted here essentially "disposable"
Classic case of getting what you pay for.
rogerthebodger
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several cordless drill power outboards
cordless drill outboard motor - Google Suche
Including DIY cordless drill outboards
You pay your money and make your choose
You con also attach a 12 Vdc battery drill to an onf outboard leg driven by a 12Vdc battery
cordless drill outboard motor - Google Suche
Including DIY cordless drill outboards
You pay your money and make your choose
You con also attach a 12 Vdc battery drill to an onf outboard leg driven by a 12Vdc battery
Spanjaard
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£99 for a pair of handcuffs???
oldgit
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Have one of the horrid nasty cheapo ones bought second hand and used with a heavy wet cell car battery on an inflatable.
It is ideal in non tidal waters with probably a couple of hours endurance at mid speed before battery goes flat.
Safe to use by the under 75s and joyfully quiet in operation.
It has been used in tidal waters for very short trips within sight of home vessel.
It receives vitally a fresh coat of Hammerite on the motor casing at the end of each boating season.
Has been used and abused for last 5 years or so without problems.
Have noisy smelly baby 4 stroke petrol Honda but will use the electric beasty out of preference if at practical .
Takes up no room at all, cares little about laying on particular side and does not leak fuel no matter how long it remains unused.
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