[Rhodes22-list] Electric Outboards

[Lowe, Rob]

Lee,
Interesting specs.  The Torqeedo's have come a long way.  16 hours at half speed.  As many problems as I have had with gasoline motors over the years, I have long said that if we had shore power at our marina, I would have one. - rob


* Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 Electric Motor, quiet, efficient, green power
* Remote throttle/reveres/forward control with digital display including GPS, speed and range remaining
* (2) 4D AGM batteries dedicated for Torqeedo provide up to 16:30 hrs motoring at half speed
* (1) size 27 AGM battery for on board accessories with emergency cross over for Torqeedo (through12VDC to 24VDC converter)

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Peter,

I noticed the new Tartan Fantail 26 comes standard with a Torqeedo electric
motor:

http://www.tartanyachts.com/article/article.aspx?UID=207cefe5-6e7a-43c2-be15-3006b24766a1
http://www.tartanyachts.com/article/article.aspx?UID=207cefe5-6e7a-43c2-be15-3006b24766a1 

Latest delivery date on your boat?  Right after the Annapolis boat show?

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD


peter klappert wrote:
> 
> 
> Does anyone have thoughts on or experience with electric outboards? 
> 
> Practical Sailor pretty much says it's too soon. The 01/2010 issue
> reviewed the new Solid Nav 4-hp & seemed to prefer the Minn Kota RT80,
> though they found it "fragile compared to the Solid Nav." They mention a
> Torquedo 6-hp Cruise 2, but haven't tested it.
> 
> So I shelved the idea of getting an electric for the R22 I'll pick up in
> Edenton this summer, though I'm still considering carrying a small
> electric (a) as back up for a gas engine and (b) for trolling. Does anyone
> do this? How do you mount a small electric without removing the primary
> engine?
> 
> BUT.... 
> 
> About a week ago the 05/2011 Cruising World arrived with a review of
> outboards for pocket cruisers & dinghies & that makes the Torquedo Cruise
> 4.0 sound like a real possibility. 8 hp (9.9 thrust), 38 lbs, but
> expensive: $3800.
> 
> The Torqueda is much lighter than any gas engine but--aside from ease of
> mounting/removing--any weight advantage is probably illusory given the
> weight of high-quality marine batteries. PS tested the Solid Nav using a
> bank of 4 (!) North Star Energy 1 Group 24 AGM batteries. They run $373
> each & weigh 59 lbs each.
> 
> I'm stumbling around in the dark here. I don't know if I can even define
> volt, amp, watt, etc. I like the environmental implications of electric,
> the lighter weight (I could mount the Torqueda myself), and I'd like to
> avoid the hassle of ethanol in gas  & consequent water absorption (or the
> cost of ethanol-free marine gas).
> 
> So if anyone has an opinion or has heard anything about electrics, I'll be
> glad to hear it.
> 
> P
> 
> 
> DC / FL
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