doug748
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Well new to me anyway, I don't think this has been posted before, the Temo from France:
If you drop it in the oggin it floats.
If you drop it in the oggin it floats.
New Electric Outboard.
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harvey38
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I was amazed at the amount of different electric outboards at the Boat Life Show, including a very traditional looking unit by one of the main stream manufacturers, not being in the market for one, I had no idea there were so many out there.
Zagato
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Cannot believe the price of the Temo and Kicker at about £1300 - 1400! Freshwater examples seem to be disproportionately cheaper unless to inhibit corrosion from salt water makes a major difference in design and materials. The Kicker looks so much more advanced and substantial in design etc compared to the Temo at the same price. A power drill and long shaft with a prop on the end comes to mind.
Tranona
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That is because the cheap ones are made for the mass market mainly in the USA where they are primarily used as trolling motors for fishing on lakes and rivers. They are really not comparable for the typical usage here with a Torqeedo or epropulsion which are specifically designed for use on tenders, dinghies and small sailboats.
Chiara’s slave
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The Kicker's battery is 1/4 the size of a Torquedo or E Propulsion, which are broadly similar. They have much more power as well as more endurance. I think you might find all of the cheaper ones to be barely adequate in a marina. A tidal anchorage would be very challenging indeed.
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I‘ve had a Torqeedo for many years and it is very good. If I were to start again I’d probably go for the ePropulsion. The kicker looks as if it would do a lot of the things I’d need it for. For now I’ll stick with the Torqeedo since I have a couple of batteries and a solar panel.
Chiara’s slave
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We’ve very recently bought the e propulsion. There’s really not a lot between the 2 in use, I think.
Kelpie
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Yes you get what you pay for.
We experimented with a Bison trolling motor for a while. For the £100 it cost me I really can't complain, it made the short trip out to my mooring much easier. I loved the peace and ease of use. But it's an alternative to the oars rather than a replacement for an outboard. And after a few months it began to fall apart. They claim to be saltwater rated but there's lots of plated mild steel components.
Now that we use a rigid dinghy which rows like a dream, the Bison doesn't really have a niche anymore. If it's windy, a long distance, a heavy load, or I need the speed, I use the petrol outboard. And the rest of the time I row.
The last time I used it was just for fun so that my 6yr old could have some practice driving the boat.