Checked these things out. Very efficient and capable of moving a lot of weight. Nice quality piece of work, just dont produce the speed you need to get up on the plane in a small boat. If they offered a faster prop like they do on the bigger versions they would be great. Until then a good petrol outboard and minn kota are going to give you the best of both worlds for the same money.
The ability to hook up a solar charger is pretty sweet though.
I think electric is the wave of the future. It doesn't create a greasy mess like gas powered, easy to maintain, and the motor has full torque at any speed. Batteries are getting close to same energy level per weight to gas, and recharge with solar, it's free energy.
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350 verado for me 5 of em beasts i made a calculation to eqate to 350 hp outboard youd need 1 million .1.185 of them outboards no offence but petrols better
I would go with Minn Kota or MotorGuide. This flimsy thing is 0VER twice the price and half the quality as far as durability goes. Minn Kota has a shaft that is virtualy indestructable and their power specs are REAL !
per manufacturer Torqeedo is much like a 5HP Outboard, thats a lie, i have a Nissan 5HP outboard and Torqeedo power is way wayyy less. Torqeedo is just a trolling motor on steroids, not to mention its $2000+ price tag (depending on the option) , from my test fully charged battery gave me 3 1/2 hours of power and it becomes noisy when you hit 75% throttle , but if you like innovation and its 30lbs weight then this is for you.
Great review, thanks very much... I am using the Mercury 3.5hp FourStroke but it has no reverse gear and the exhaust is not through the prop (makes it quite loud) so i was going to go with the 6hp Merc but this electric motor makes so much more sense... it is just for a little 8 foot tender going from moorage to shore and back and a little bit of exploring in the shallows. I think I will buy mine from westmarine Canada ($i699) unless someone has a better idea. Thanks again for your time.
that depends on your stated purpose, of course. For many dinghy uses, gas outboards are much more appropriate. For my needs for a week-end shore tender at Catalina Island, my Torqueedo 801 is absolutely sufficient.
Your typical trolling motor that will drive your boat as far as a Torqeedo will weigh more then to 80 pounds including battery. It depends on whether you care about the weight...
not only that, no battery no go, anywhere. i could not do all my boating in a little zodiac like that. too small. but this would make a good outboard to ge me back from mooring my cruiser. cute, it's tiny
I don't think so, I haven't lost anything so far. The motor comes with two battery locking pins and 2 keys, in case they go missing. The only other loose part is the battery, you'll notice if it goes missing. :)
Checked these things out. Very efficient and capable of moving a lot of weight. Nice quality piece of work, just dont produce the speed you need to get up on the plane in a small boat. If they offered a faster prop like they do on the bigger versions they would be great. Until then a good petrol outboard and minn kota are going to give you the best of both worlds for the same money.
The ability to hook up a solar charger is pretty sweet though.
plumtube01 2 months ago
nevermind LOL
StormChaserChris 2 months ago
is there a mini moter for like inflatable boats cuz im a kid?????
StormChaserChris 2 months ago
@StormChaserChris BUT IM A COUNTRY KID!!!!!!!!!!!!!
StormChaserChris 2 months ago
I would not trust that battery to a pin. I would rather keep the battery in the boat and have the motor plugged into the battery with wire
fairyheli2 2 months ago
look how fast hes going ... : p slow down there bud your going to hurt someone
popasaxaphone 7 months ago
dont fuck around with this shit
bassinmass0 7 months ago
You need a clip on skeg fin to make it steer and track. Like RC model boats use turn fins for.
magpieyachts 8 months ago
I think electric is the wave of the future. It doesn't create a greasy mess like gas powered, easy to maintain, and the motor has full torque at any speed. Batteries are getting close to same energy level per weight to gas, and recharge with solar, it's free energy.
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faerydhhlo 1 year ago
a 24/36 volt 80+ thrust trolling motor would be better and cheaper in my book.
fusionstar916 2 years ago
And that's the most obvious reason because the fuel-engined things will ever be better (until fuel ends, of course...)
TheCarlit0 2 years ago
Id like a diesel common-rail outboard xD
sangolt88 2 years ago
seems to be a waste of money. To expensive and not very impressive.
Paulsmarinesalvage 2 years ago
350 verado for me 5 of em beasts i made a calculation to eqate to 350 hp outboard youd need 1 million .1.185 of them outboards no offence but petrols better
mariner10rpr 2 years ago
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jordyboy0129 1 year ago
I would go with Minn Kota or MotorGuide. This flimsy thing is 0VER twice the price and half the quality as far as durability goes. Minn Kota has a shaft that is virtualy indestructable and their power specs are REAL !
pirogue29 2 years ago 6
@pirogue29 yea I got a 40# 12V Minn-Kota $230CDN and a 103ahr battery $130CDN that moves a 4 seater paddle boat as good as that.
That's a lot beer in price difference.
gregcarolann 10 months ago
@pirogue29 i love minn kota but torqeeto is faster
ppalamara1 1 month ago
Gasoline engines kick ass
Yusep27 2 years ago 6
All this needs now is a solar panel kit, and it would be perfect.
YakChap 2 years ago
per manufacturer Torqeedo is much like a 5HP Outboard, thats a lie, i have a Nissan 5HP outboard and Torqeedo power is way wayyy less. Torqeedo is just a trolling motor on steroids, not to mention its $2000+ price tag (depending on the option) , from my test fully charged battery gave me 3 1/2 hours of power and it becomes noisy when you hit 75% throttle , but if you like innovation and its 30lbs weight then this is for you.
johnballs 3 years ago
The manufacturer claims that the Torqeedo 401 Travel (which this is) is equivalent to a 1hp engine, not a 5hp. The 801 is equivalent to a 2hp engine.
Maybe you were reading the specs for the much larger Torqeedo Cruise. If so, then it's hardly suprising that your Torqeedo didn't live up to that.
The model in this video costs £900, not £2000. The same model with a solid shaft, as opposed to the folding shaft, costs £689.
YakChap 2 years ago
the battery probably last 5 recharges and you have to buy a new one which probably costs $200
beetnix6 3 years ago
Great review, thanks very much... I am using the Mercury 3.5hp FourStroke but it has no reverse gear and the exhaust is not through the prop (makes it quite loud) so i was going to go with the 6hp Merc but this electric motor makes so much more sense... it is just for a little 8 foot tender going from moorage to shore and back and a little bit of exploring in the shallows. I think I will buy mine from westmarine Canada ($i699) unless someone has a better idea. Thanks again for your time.
0Skydiver0 3 years ago
how much horsepower is one of those?
MovieMakerPro77 3 years ago
thats cool how much does it wiegh?
raiderslax22 4 years ago
Under 30 pounds, including the battery.
ewdysar 4 years ago
what's something like that cost?
wellmanj 4 years ago
about $1600.
ewdysar 4 years ago
nice little electric, but a 5hp gas engine is better suited to the purpose...
somerset1891 4 years ago
that depends on your stated purpose, of course. For many dinghy uses, gas outboards are much more appropriate. For my needs for a week-end shore tender at Catalina Island, my Torqueedo 801 is absolutely sufficient.
ewdysar 4 years ago
why not use a trolling motor? runs with any 12V battery, which are not $600. This is what my dad uses on his little flat-bottom fishing boat.
SoundsFantastic 4 years ago
Your typical trolling motor that will drive your boat as far as a Torqeedo will weigh more then to 80 pounds including battery. It depends on whether you care about the weight...
ewdysar 4 years ago
Because they are heavier. You can run this off a 12v lead acid battery though anyway if you prefer.
The fact that it folds up is still a bonus. I use an inflatable kayak which I carry in a rucksack on public transport.
YakChap 2 years ago
It might be a little disheartening to drop that $600 battery overboard :-)
Navagear 4 years ago 2
not only that, no battery no go, anywhere. i could not do all my boating in a little zodiac like that. too small. but this would make a good outboard to ge me back from mooring my cruiser. cute, it's tiny
rednecksinspace 4 years ago
I haven't dropped mine overboard...yet. :)
ewdysar 4 years ago
Too many little parts to drop overboard!
suesailor 4 years ago
I don't think so, I haven't lost anything so far. The motor comes with two battery locking pins and 2 keys, in case they go missing. The only other loose part is the battery, you'll notice if it goes missing. :)
ewdysar 4 years ago