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Posted by member robert sneddon on Monday 8 January 2018
Hello David and welcome.
Don't have any real experiences with electric outboards however regarding shaft length for a petrol auxiliary you are looking at a long shaft for the Pilot. Top of transom to cavitation plate. I'm not sure how they measure the Torqeedo.
Kind regards
Robert.
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Posted by member David Malone on Thursday 4 January 2018
Greetings and a Happy New Year to all!
I wonder if anyone has used an electric outboard for aux propulsion?
My Pilot has a 40HP outboard and I am keen to enjoy greener (and quieter) inland cruising. I plan to take the boat up to Loch Lomond this year (see my post elsewhere), I am not looking for speed, or even particularly long range, as I expect to use the outboard at times.
I am looking at possibly a Torqeedo Travel 1003 with additional batteries charged from my 100w solar panels and the outboard. Would I require a long shaft model? (Torquedo Shaft length: short 62.5 cm / long 75 cm)
Any advise or thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers David
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