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TORQEEDO 503, A REAL ALTERNATIVE?

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We always take our boat tests seriously, which means that we left our four-stroke outboard at home and we sailed off with ONLY a Torqeedo 503 S.

First of all, we want to tell you that we had to overcome our initial skepticism  : during our transfer crossings, we often thought about our electric outboard and we always wondered: will it make it?

And Torqeedo 503 S really made it! Mistral blowing in the last few days has allowed us to test it even in extreme conditions and it – our silent companion – never let us down.

Torqeedo 503 S a pezzi

The Torqeedo 503 S we tested is the short-shaft version, it weights 12.7 kg and it delivers over 500 watts of input power that in terms of propulsion is comparable with 1.5 HP petrol outboard.

And now, our test.

Tender boarding and assembly

Torqeedo is made up of 3 pieces  whose assembly takes only one second and which allow to divide its weight into two objects of about 6 kg. This ensures an easy and light handling, so it can be used by anyone safely, even when waves make operations difficult.

gambo torqeedo 503 S

The first thing to board is the shaft which must be secured to the tender’s transom. This operation is made easy by the low weight of the shaft itself.

La batteria del Torqeedo

Then, the battery, provided with a comfortable handle, must be inserted in the specific slots. Its handle will be later used to lift or lower the complete outboard.

La barra del Torqeedo 503 S

Then, it’s the turn of the bar which must slide gently in the mounting.

Il fermo del Torqeedo 503 S

Finally, a smart solid stop makes everything in-built. All steps are very easy and take no more than two minutes.

We tested our product by towing the tender with the boat, with the outboard lifted at over 7 knots. Our outboard was stable despite all strains; thus, we have to admit that the product is terribly strong.

While sailing

Starting the outboard won’t be a problem anymore . You only need to push the bottom on the bar for a second (switching off requires, on the contrary, three seconds) and the display turns on.

T orqueedo’s display shows lots of information :

Display Torqeedo

What we hear is a new noise , very similar to silence, which allows us to enjoy the water lapping on the hull.

There is a clearer perception of speed variations  we can regulate through the handle on the bar which works also as reverse (  if you turn it in the opposite direction, of course), an other important advantage offered by Torqeedo.

Our maximum speed touched 4.1 knots , with calm sea and light breeze. Surfing is out of question but this outboard is not conceived for this. In reverse, always at full throttle, we touched about 3 knots.

Last night, there was a little mistral and we wanted to test our Torqeedo under strain ; so, we loaded it 100% and we get off the boat for dinner; from the buoys of Santa Giulia in Corsica to the small restaurant on the opposite side of the bay there is, in a straight line, about half a mile, almost the double if you land first and then coast the elliptical profile of the bay, which means that, in total, we sailed almost 2 miles with evil steep small waves.

While we were having dinner, mistral started to blow more strongly up to 25-27 knots. When we came back, we coasted the beach and recorded a maximum speed of 3.2 knots upwind which tended to increase when we bore away; remaing range  varied from 40 minutes at full throttle upwind to over 3 hours at a lower speed.

We had a remaining charge of 62% , not bad for a night tour in mistral. The only bummer is that display has no light, so we had to light it with a torch, to the detriment of night view.

Good performance for our tender, too, a Selva 270 VIB with inflatable keel, but we’ll told about it later.

Torqeeo can be charged in three different ways: through a solar charger (optional), a 12 v charger (optional) or the standard 220 v one.

We didn’t find the solar charger particularly efficient, since charge is too slow, but it can be good for short “joyrides”; for our test, we even invented a “solar tender”.

Il nostro tender solare

Excellent, on the contrary, the 220 V charger, which, through a small mobile inverter, charges from 40% to 100% in about 2 hours.

We didn’t test the 12 V charger because we didn’t have any but we think it’s the best solution.

What about price?

Torqeedo 503 s costs € 1,569 , VAT included.

With only 320 euros more, you can buy Torqeedo 1003 S, twice as powerful (comparable with 3 HP), we strongly recommend and that we would like to test because it may actually surf.

In conclusion, we liked this electric outboard very much, so much we’ve decided to keep it until the end of our cruise, but don’t tell Selva Marine (the exclusive importer) or it will remember and want it back….

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Four Electric Boat Motors Compared

  • By Randy Vance
  • Updated: September 17, 2020

Electric marine propulsion is rapidly advancing in market share while providing a fun and unique boating experience not available from internal combustion power.

Electric Motors Then

You might be surprised to learn that electric boats have been around since 1838. Inventors from Prussia, England and America began making vessels with lead-acid batteries—tons of lead-acid batteries per vessel—to move passengers quietly and efficiently. But the internal combustion engines invented in the late 1800s were more powerful and convenient, and with the exception of Elco electric motors, electric power fell away in popularity. In 1934, Minn Kota manufactured the first electric outboard. Then, in the 1960s, bass tournament fishing popularized big-horsepower gas engines for speed, and electric trolling motors for precise boat handling. You might say the fishermen were ahead of the curve by about 60 years on hybrid boats.

Electric Motors Today

We are focusing on production models that can be easily installed by a do-it-yourselfer or OEM without special training. Lithium-ion batteries can be volatile if not properly installed, so some companies require their trained tech to do that.

Electric outboards are expensive, and while we’ve listed the purchase cost, the batteries available are too numerous to name or price, and can cost more than the motor.

A mathematic equation easily converts kilowatt-hours to horsepower, and our math revealed the calculated horsepower to be considerably less than the equivelant horsepower suggested by manufacturers.

Torqeedo provides completely integrated motor, battery and controls. Electronically controlled systems give its motors greater range per battery capacity and, similar to a fuel gauge, help operators conserve energy when needed or tell them when they can splurge on maximum throttle. The batteries are provided by BMW, but it is Torqeedo’s control system that manages output, heat and recharge operations to protect and optimize battery capacity and motor performance.

Range of Power: Outboards from Ultralight 403 at 400 W (about 1 hp) to Deep Blue at 50 kW (about 80 hp equivalent with 20 percent hole-shot boost), and inboards up to 100 kW (about 135 hp).

Most Popular Motor: Torqeedo’s Cruise 10 ($8,999) puts out 10 kW, or about 14 hp, but performs comparably to a 20 hp outboard thanks to Torqeedo’s software. In remote control, it is popular among pontoon boaters in particular, and commonly installed on pontoons used on neighborhood lakes requiring electric propulsion. Through digital controls, peak output is boosted beyond nominal output for a short time to improve acceleration at the hole shot, then returns to nominal output for optimal heat, range and speed control. A side- or top-mount controller—akin to the throttle—will cost $1,399, by the way.

Best Battery: The Torqeedo 48-5000 (5,000 Wh) lithium-ion battery ($5,159) is rated IP67 waterproof; connecting two or more in parallel extends the range.

Battery Compatibility: Compatible with any lithium-ion or AGM battery bank providing 48 volts, the Torqeedo can only operate in smart mode, measuring discharge, heat and other factors to dynamically manage power with Torqeedo batteries. With nonproprietary battery banks, Torqeedo motors mathematically, and less accurately, estimate range and consumption.

Chargers: The 2213 charger ($899) can recharge a 48-5000 battery in under 10 hours. It is rated IP65 water-resistant. The 2212-10 charger ($2,199) can recharge it in two hours.

Elco Motors

Elco has been building electric outboards for over 100 years—a figure that seems implausible to boaters who are beginning to see electric propulsion for the first time. The company’s engineering philosophy has remained the same: build plug-and-play systems, relying on battery power preferred by the customer, and design its motors to fit existing motor mounts, or provide standard transom clamps to make repowering simple and seamless.

Range of Power: Elco builds electric outboards with tiller or remote controls from 3.7 kW (about 5 hp) to 37 kW (about 50 hp). Elco’s inboards range from EP 6 to EP 100, with horsepower equivalents from 6 to 100.

Most Popular Motor: The EP 70 inboard ($15,995) can replace inboard diesel kickers and trawler motors, providing a top speed of 8 to 10 mph (7 to 8.5 knots) and a range of 23 to 41 miles. Its peak output is 51.5 kW (about 69 hp), and continuous output is 29.75 kW (about 40 hp). It needs nine 8-D 12-volt AGM batteries for a total of 108 volts. Lithium-ion batteries are also compatible in comparable volts and amps.

Best Battery: Battery banks from Lithionics are most commonly selected for new builds, and an EP-12 Victron AGM Deep Cycle 12V/220Ah bank is ideal ($5,409).

Battery Compatibility: Elco batteries are completely brand agnostic and connect with any quality battery bank providing the motor’s power demand. However, lithium-ion batteries still provide the most efficiency, along with full power to complete discharge. Even though their upfront investment is often more than double that of AGM batteries, the cost per charge is comparable while also lightening the boat and bringing better performance and range.

Chargers: The ElCon UHF3300 (1x) charger (starting at $825) takes three to four hours to restore battery banks, and the PFC 5000 fast charger reduces the time to two to three hours.

ePropulsion

This company boasts five electric propulsion systems engineered at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and entered the market in 2013. HKUST is also known as the incubator of many electronic products, including the DJI drone. Persistent engineering has brought new innovations to the marketplace.

Range of Power: The smallest offering from ePropulsion is a strap-on stand-up-paddleboard motor. Mainstream power includes two large outboards boasting 1 kW (about 1.35 hp) and 3 kW (about 4 hp) power, two pod drives of the same output, and the most popular portable Spirit 1.0 Plus.

Most Popular Motor: The Spirit 1.0 Plus ($1,999 including charger) is ePropulsion’s top-selling motor, ideal for small vessels, square-stern canoes, tenders and more. It’s a 1 kW motor that the company says offers 3 hp equivalent power with an industry-first direct-drive brushless motor. That’s a quiet arrangement, making the motor lighter and more efficient. It’s got a 75-minute run time at full speed, making 22 miles on a quickly exchangeable, integrated and included floating battery. Take a spare battery ($899) for longer range.

The Navy 3.0, ePropulsion’s latest motor, is 3 kW, or about 4 hp, though ePropulsion claims 6 hp equivalence. It’s available in tiller-steered and remote-control models. Its direct-drive, no-gear-case motor was a breakthrough in electric outboards, using a brushless motor that produced less sound and drag, and increased power and efficiency, offering a more serene experience.

Best Battery: There are three E-Series 48-volt batteries offered: The E40 ($1,200) provides 2,048 Wh, the E80 ($2,000) provides 4,096 Wh, and the E175 ($4,000) offers 8,960 Wh. The data-cable connections in ePropulsion batteries give battery management, enhancing range and speed.

Read Next: ePropulsion Lithium Iron Batteries

Chargers: Chargers available from ePropulsion are 10-, 20- and 30-amp modes ranging from $300 to $620.

Read Next: Learn About Garmin and Lowrance Electric Motors

Minn Kota Motors

Minn Kota has been making electric outboard motors since 1934, and its first model was a gear-driven, transom-mounted motor with a tiller. As time progressed, it improved motors slowly until the tournament bass-fishing craze began in the early 1960s. In that time, the motors have been popular as primary propulsion for dinghies and utility boats used for tenders, or positioning the boat for casting.

Range of Power: Models today range from simple tiller- steered motors to digitally remote-controlled motors complete with autopilot features and smartphone compatibility. The Vantage is the company’s primary propulsion motor.

Most Popular Motor: The Vantage ($1,549.99) is not Minn Kota’s most popular motor, but it’s a top contender in the boat market where electric propulsion is desired or required. The tiller-steered Vantage is ideal for use as a kicker for trolling, or propulsion for a tender or small johnboat. The variable-speed motor is digitally controlled to manage and conserve power for optimum range. Forward, neutral, reverse, and power trim to raise it are easily accessible on the tiller of this 24-volt motor. For some reason, Minn Kota does not list specs such as amps, kilowatts or watt-hours.

Best Battery: Minn Kota doesn’t offer batteries, but the motor is compatible with any battery bank producing 48 volts.

Battery Compatibility: Lead-acid, wet-cell batteries are still the most commonly used for small electric motors, but AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries are more durable, offer more charge cycles, and are quickly replacing wet-cell batteries. Lithium-ion batteries shave 75 percent of the weight of lead-acid batteries, deliver full power to total discharge, and are actually more economical per charge cycle in spite of a 100 percent premium over AGMs.

Chargers: An MK 345 PC Precision Charger ($449.99) provides three-bank charging at 15 amps per bank.

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PLEASE READ before buying from…Torqeedo

PLEASE READ before buying from Torqeedo!! There are some important good and bad points you need to know. I purchased a Cruise 6 (equivalent to a 9.9HP motor) to replace a Yamaha 9.9HP and the motor is actually really good - quiet, efficient, reliable and absolutely replaces a petrol outboard. HOWEVER - the battery is a disaster. I purchased a 48-500 battery (about $5200 USD) and there are some MAJOR design flaws. (1) the battery gradually discharges - so even after a few weeks you have lost a lot of charge (2) it is supposed to go into sleep mode when it reaches 20% charge - but even if it does this, it still uses power and then runs flat and DIES. (3) Because of the type of battery it does NOT like to be kept fully charged - so you can't leave it on charge. (4) Even more daft - if you decide to leave it on charge - the charger will charge to 100% and then switch off and not start to re-charge until turned on and off again (this is what I was told by service). So....my battery died during the floods in Australia when I wasn't able to get to the boat for 3 months and because it was still under warranty (I'd only had it for 8 months!) I thought it would be a warranty claim.....but no, Torqeedo declined and said it was my fault as it had been left on (it hadn't - the control switch was off). Imagine a Laptop or phone that destroyed its battery if fully discharged! - and this is an $8000AUD premium battery!. Also - as one of the other reviewers has said - the customer service is probably the worst I have ever experienced. It came as a real surprise to me, because in my experience German businesses are very efficient and usually provide quality products and good service. So in summary - if you want a motor - it's a good unit (but there are many good units now) but you do need to be aware that the customer service is absolutely appalling and DON'T buy Torqeedo batteries. I purchased a Chinese LiFePO4 battery that is TWICE the capacity (10kwh) and a THIRD of the price and can be left fully charged. It has been excellent. -very happy with it. Ultimately to spend so much money on what is supposed to be a premium product and then have major design flaws that allow an expensive battery to go flat and die and then that sort of customer service.....I would go elsewhere!

Date of experience : August 18, 2023

Reply from Torqeedo

Hi Chris, we sincerely apologize for the challenges you have faced with our Torqeedo battery, and we appreciate your thorough feedback. Our commitment is to provide high-quality products and excellent customer service, and we genuinely apologize for falling short of your expectations in this instance. Your experience does not reflect our standard of service, and we will address these concerns internally to prevent similar situations in the future. We appreciate your feedback on our motor's performance and are glad to hear that it meets your expectations. However, we recognize the importance of rectifying the issues with the battery and customer service. In light of your valuable feedback, we will review our battery design and service processes to ensure a more reliable and user-friendly experience for our customers. We are committed to learning from this situation and improving our products and services. If there's anything we can do to assist you further or if you have additional insights to share, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we are dedicated to resolving these concerns. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Best Torqeedo

I have had a issue the second season…but its been fine for past 3

I have had a issue the second season but I talked to the rep. directly and she solved my issues. I am having another issue I pulled into a neighbors dock and when I went to back out I had no power to the motor and the remote throttle showed an E30 code I tried to recalibrate it but still no power and E23 Code appeared along with a E07 Code again tried to recalibrate it and nothing I did hear a slight thunk at the prop and at one point the prop was still but vibrating. Any ideas that I could remedy on my own?

Date of experience : August 20, 2023

Really poorly designed product

Really poorly designed product. It broke after only 100m of use. Update re: Torqueedo's response. I tried to contact you several times already and reported the issue to multiple distributors. Not a single person returned my calls, presumably because both your employees and your distributors are also sick of dealing with your terrible products. Responses like"quality is important to us, please call" amount to thinly-veiled marketing exercises, and are nothing short of offensive to the customer you've already failed You have my contempt.

Date of experience : August 11, 2022

Dear Mr. Brophy, we apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with our product. Your feedback is important to us and we take product quality very seriously. Please provide us with more details about the issue so that we can better understand and address the problem. We're committed to resolving this matter and ensuring your satisfaction. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best, Torqeedo

Poor Quality Product and Poor Customer service

I purchased a torqeedo outboard for my dinghy in Mallorca about 6 years ago. After two years the motor stopped working. There are no repairing facilities in Mallorca and it took Torqeedo several months to repair it. we were without a motor for the whole season. A year or so later the throttle packed up. Again it took Torqeedo several months to send a new throttle and we were without a motor for most of the season In April this year we were advised that there maybe a problem with the battery and it required replacement. They gave the opportunity to buy a new motor at a small discount. I decided to do this as i had so much aggravation with the existing one. I told them to deliver it when i arrived in early June for the season. It arrived the last week of August when we were returning to the UK. Totally useless and they collected the motor as i would not accept it. They have refused to give me a new one next season or now replace their faulty battery. I will either purchase a competitor's electric or probably go back to petrol which is half the price and twice as reliable. If they fail it is easy to get fixed. I have not been able to have any conversation with Torqeedo and they are totally disinterested. DO NOT BUY TORQEEDO

Date of experience : October 26, 2023

The worst possible experience...

The worst possible experience you can imagine. Brand new 1103 outboard lasted a total of 100 meters before showing error code E30 and failing to work again. Several calls & emails to multiple torqeedo service centers resulted in nothing (everyone promised to get back, but never did). I deeply regret spending so much on a bad product from a crappy company. Screw you torqeedo, your product is bad and you should feel bad.

Date of experience : November 25, 2022

Customer service doesn't exist

I bought my Travel Torqeedo around 4 years ago. The battery apparently is dangerous. I checked recently because my battery will no longer charge adequately. There was a recall a few months later (July 2019) but I was never advised. I wrote and followed instructions for the recall, I phoned twice their customer service and left a message and in addition, I wrote a letter: all of this without any acknowledgment whatsoever. Not a bad motor when it works but getting service is a real headache.

Date of experience : March 08, 2023

Dear Mr. Nadeau, We deeply apologize for the issues you've encountered with your Travel Torqeedo battery and the challenges you've faced in seeking resolution. We're genuinely sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you. We sincerely hope that the matter has been resolved in the meantime and that your battery concerns have been appropriately addressed. Your experience highlights a gap in our communication and service process, and we regret any frustration you may have experienced due to the lack of acknowledgment and support you encountered. Best, Torqeedo

Bought a Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 and checked the…

Bought a Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 and checked the printed instructions carefully during assembly. Tested it for 15 minutes and noticed that the propeller had cut into the engine pod, shafing it, about 2mm peeled off. Checked the online instructions the following day and they had been quietly ‘fixed’ with the proper assembly order (a spacer was missing before the propeller in the bad ones). Contacted Torqeedo directly and asked my reseller to do the same, neither one of us have heard one beep from them now for over two weeks. Decent product but a big warning about their service level, seems you’re on your own even if they mess up, which brings down the value of their proposition considerably.

Date of experience : August 24, 2022

The battery plug was damaged when i…

The plastic battery plug was damaged when i bought the product. I wasn’t aware it was damaged. And it is actually a design flaw that the competition does not have. (e-propulsion use a metal plug) 6 months of use later this led to corrosion inside of the battery and the warranty team claimed it was my fault because I unknowingly used it when it was broken. The customer service was also rude and terrible. Therefore i was stuck with a broken £800 battery. I sold the unit and bought an epropulsion which I recommend instead.

Date of experience : June 06, 2022

Dear Sir or Madam, We deeply regret the inconvenience you've faced with our product and the subsequent challenges you encountered with our customer service. We genuinely value your feedback and would like to extend our sincere apologies for the issues you've described. The situation you've described with the plastic battery plug is concerning and not reflective of the quality we strive to deliver. We understand that the damage led to further complications and corrosion within the battery, impacting your experience. We are truly sorry that your experience with our warranty team and customer service fell short of your expectations. Your dissatisfaction with the assistance you received is both understandable and regrettable. Our goal is to provide the best support possible, and we acknowledge that we did not meet that standard in this instance. Thank you for your honesty in sharing your experience and for choosing to provide constructive feedback. Your insights are invaluable to us, as they help us identify areas for improvement. We will take your comments seriously and work towards enhancing our product design and customer service. Once again, we apologize for any frustration or disappointment you've encountered. We take your comments to heart and will use them to drive positive changes within our company. Thank you for taking the time to communicate your experience with us. Sincerely, Torqeedo

Well I'm afraid the customer after…

Well I'm afraid the customer after sales service does not even warrant a single star. It is now almost 2 months since I reported that the battery has switched itself off. I have now removed equipment from the boat and returned them to the service agent and still no-one is taking charge of solving the problem.

Date of experience : August 02, 2021

Poor design and poor customer service.

UPDATE: After my review here Torqeedo actually did get in touch by email. Said they would sort it out. That is now over a month ago and have not heard from them since. They really dont care about customers after they get their money. I have a 1003c that has failed completely. I sent it for service as it was still under warranty. The local repair center refused to repair it as they said it had been hit so hard that the shaft bent and let in water. I had the motor retuned and took it to a machineshop. They measured the runout on the shaft and it was 0.04mm. Basically straight.I sent and email to Torqeedo, Germany and just got a reply saying " it is now outside of warranty" This has been going on since April 2023. Horrible attitude and really poor designed machine. I regret i have to give it even one star.

Date of experience : September 28, 2023

Dear Mr. Kristensen, we are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you've encountered with your Travel 1003 and the service experience you've had. Your feedback is important to us and we want to address your concerns. Firstly, we apologize for the frustration you've faced with the local repair center's assessment of your motor's condition. We understand how frustrating it can be when there is a discrepancy in the diagnosis of a product issue. Regarding your email to us, we are sorry if you received a response stating that the motor is now outside of warranty. We value your feedback and take your comments seriously. Our aim is to ensure that our customers have a positive experience with our products and services. We regret that we have fallen short of your expectations in this instance and want to rectify the situation. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Sincerely, Torqeedo

Very disappointed

Very disappointed. Bought one for my hobie kayak. Almost always a problem every time I go to use it. These do not like salt water. Way too expensive for such poor reliability.

Date of experience : April 06, 2023

Dear Sir or Madam, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with our product and the challenges you've encountered while using it on your kayak. We understand how frustrating it can be to experience issues, especially when you're looking forward to enjoying your time on the water. We apologize for any inconvenience you've faced, particularly in saltwater conditions. We recognize that the performance of our product in these environments has not met your expectations. Your feedback is essential to us, as it helps us improve and deliver better experiences for our customers. Best, Torqeedo

I bought a torqueedo 1103 2 years ago…

I bought a torqueedo 1103 2 years ago and although the motor is good the batteries are rubbish. I bought 2 batteries and 1 just comes up with error E46 displayed . This has been one of the biggest boating errors I have ever made . My advise to anyone is do not buy a Torqueedo Outboard as it is expensive and the batteries are £800.00 each. The warranty is non existant . I could have bought 3 engine outboards for this junk .

Date of experience : May 01, 2022

sent 3 times wrong size cables of 1 m instead of cables 3 m

This company is jeopardizing the possibility to develop ELECTRIC ENGINE for a better future. them lack of understanding of a customer service is taking them image so down, that i doubt anyone will jump to E engines in the future and that is a shame in this environemental crisis we are facing. The customer service is insane towards them customers , they have sent to a team of 5 boats equipped with Torqeedo engines wrong size cables overseas from EU to caribbean. wrong size parts received all 5 cables were 1 meter lengh as my trequest was about 3 meters lengh. i have been forced to buy a second time the right size cables . they sent a second time the wrong size after being informed about the mistake done. after few months the torqeedo engines are not able to work well without the powercables so basically the customer is into the impossibility to use them engines for months. after 5 months i receive from another circuit the right 3 meter size cables so i decide to send back the 1m X10 cables to torqueedo. first they deny the fact they received the pacakge an now i spend weeks to get payment back without been granted . this company is following the worst exemple in terms of customer satifaction .

Date of experience : March 23, 2023

Dear Mr. Altier, We deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and concerns regarding your experience with our company and our products. We want to sincerely apologize for the frustrations and inconveniences you've encountered, and we understand the importance of your sentiments. Your points about the customer service experience and the issues you've faced with the cables and engine parts are valid and concerning. We fully acknowledge that these situations have not aligned with the standard of service and quality that we aim to uphold. We deeply regret any negative impact this has had on your perception of our brand and electric engine technology. Best, Torqeedo

Bad Corrosion and even worse customer service !

Bad corrosion - avoid this product - not fit for the marine environment. Very, very, very poor service and very poor corrosion on the body of the Torqeedo body. I was really impressed with the product to begin with, however, just before the engine's warranty expired it started to show very bad corrosion on the body. This continued over time to worsen. While I am extremely disappointed by the corrosion - I am just appalled by the reaction from Torqeedo. You email them, and they don't reply. You email again to chase, and you finally get a reply. This goes on for months. Eventually they just bury their head in the sand and ignore you as a customer. I will NOT buy another Torqeedo. I could have bought 3 petrol engines for the same price as the Torqeedo - and just thrown one away each year - and would have been better off !!! Simply rude.

Date of experience : December 05, 2018

I purchased the 3hp Traveler model in…

I purchased the 3hp Traveler model in January 2023, and have used it for approx 20 round trips between the dinghy dock and our sailboat. After 5 months, in May 2023, I got an E30 error message and it wouldn’t run. Cleaned the connections (it was removed from the dinghy, rinsed with fresh water, and stored at our home when not in use), and it still didn’t run. I contacted Torqueedo warranty service who instructed me to ship it to FL, which isn’t exactly practical as we’re sailing from St Croix to Grenada. Not impressed with the product or customer service. Edit Aug 17, 2023 after receiving a response from Torqueedo: I appreciate the response, although the fact it came 3 months after I sent the review is frustrating. During our sail to Grenada, I re-cleaned the connections 3-4 more times, and the engine started working again. Once we got to Grenada and had the boat hauled out for hurricane season, I again washed down everything with fresh water, cleaned the connects 2x with WD40 as recommended, and stored the engine and battery inside the cabin. Hopefully it will still run when we go back this fall the retrieve the boat and sail back to St Croix. If not, I'll take you up on your offer to reach out to customer service. I know an ocean environment is tough on mechanical and electrical components. Overall, you've designed an incredibly good product. When it works, it's amazing. But the connection design is questionable at best, particularly given how you know customers will use the product. And it was very frustrating to have problems in only a few months, given I cleaned and stored the engine and battery away from the boat when not in use.

Date of experience : May 22, 2023

Dear Mr. Berlinghoff, Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your experience with your Travel. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with your outboard motor and our customer service. We understand your disappointment and want to assure you that this is not the kind of experience we intend to provide to our valued customers. It's regrettable that your motor encountered an E30 error message after only a few months of use. Your dedication to properly maintaining the equipment is commendable, and we apologize for any inconvenience this issue has caused you. Given your circumstances, we are more than willing to explore alternative solutions to address the E30 error and the challenges you're encountering. Therefore, please reach out to our customer service again on the contact form on our website or a service partner in your area. Your satisfaction is important to us and we want to ensure that your experience with our product and service is more positive moving forward. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Sincerely, Torqeedo

A company that doesn't stand by its products doesn't deserve any clients.

I have been a proponent of Torqeedo from the beginning. I bought my first in 2008 despite comments from fellow boaters that it's not worth the price; that connections brake easily and cannot be repaired; that batteries die even if you don't use them and are expensive to replace (making the cost per mile inefficient); or that there are software glitches in the middle of operation. I thought it's an interesting project that was worth my support. 6 months ago I contacted Torqeedo customer service for an incompatibility issue (battery and throttle). It took about a month of email exchanges to convince them there is a glitch. I went to their local dealer who confirmed it. Then they promised a solution and kept my throttle for a month. It came back untouched. The problem persisted. After that, complete silence. Stopped responding to emails. Their local dealer suggested I should be persistent, and I was. Different agents responded asking me the same questions all over again. Again they promised a solution, and then again, silence. I feel offended. Not an explanation or anything. Just stonewalling. I will now go to the competition. Luckily there are other electric boat motors in the market now, with better reviews and, most importantly, CUSTOMER SUPPORT that doesn't suck. ADDING THIS PART AFTER TORQEEDO's RESPONSE BELOW. Dear Torqeedo, I am really glad to see you reacted even several months later (here below). Let's see if you are really committed to improving your Customer Support Service or if you just continue using empty words in the hope of balancing the narrative. Here is my proposition to you: The issue has not been resolved because nobody bothered to communicate with me. Feel free to contact me with a solution, and I will immediately change my review. If this review still remains unchanged, people reading it will know that Torqeedo's promises are just empty. Let's see... P.S. I forwarded this communication to customer service

Date of experience : January 15, 2023

Dear George, We deeply apologize for the frustration and disappointment you've experienced during your interactions with Torqeedo's customer service. Your loyalty and early support are truly appreciated, and we're sorry that your recent experience has led you to consider alternative options. We understand the importance of efficient and effective customer support, and we're truly sorry that we fell short in providing you with the assistance you deserved. Your feedback highlights areas where we need to improve, and we take your comments seriously as we work towards enhancing our services. We hope that the compatibility issue you faced has been resolved in the meantime, and we're genuinely sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused you. We deeply regret that our communication and response fell below your expectations, and we're committed to addressing these shortcomings to prevent similar situations in the future. If there's anything further we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Torqeedo

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Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

  • By Webb Chiles
  • Updated: January 8, 2013

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Torqeedo Travel 1003

The joy of sailing. A finely balanced hull cutting through waves. Blue sky above. Salt spray sparkling across the bow. Warm breeze against skin. A delightful whiff of gasoline. Wait! Stop! And I did, upon noting the first sniff of gasoline that I’ve detected on any boat that I’ve owned, over a span of almost 40 years.

Gannet , the Moore 24 I bought in 2011, came with not one but two gasoline outboards. I thought I’d keep whichever was more reliable—until that first whiff. Moore 24s have open interiors with limited places to stow outboards and jerry jugs of gasoline below, and I keep my decks uncluttered. On a passage, I’d inevitably find myself sleeping next to the outboard and gasoline and oil. It wasn’t going to happen.

Although before I made my first circumnavigation in her, I sailed the engineless, 37-foot Egregious in and out of her slip in San Diego, having no engine on Gannet was not an option. Her then home, North Point Marina on Lake Michigan, near the Illinois/Wisconsin border, with 1,500 slips the biggest freshwater marina in the world, doesn’t permit “sailing, rowing, paddling, or sculling” inside the breakwater. Neither do many other marinas. You may have noticed that the world is falling apart. Perhaps that’s happening because it’s being run by powerboaters.

After some research, I ordered a German-made electric Torqeedo Travel 1003—and learned that it isn’t easy being green. Why? First, in this case, is cost, and second is range.

A Travel 1003 costs roughly $2,000, more than twice the price of a gas outboard of similar power, and has a range of 2 to 16 miles. The 2 miles is at full throttle, when the 520-watt-hour battery will be discharged in 30 minutes. The 16 miles is at low throttle, when the battery will last eight hours.

On the light and easily driven Gannet , I’ve found that at medium throttle, which provides a speed of 2.5 knots, the battery is good for about three hours and a distance of 7 miles. In practice, this means that in and out of the harbor twice leaves the battery close to needing to be recharged, a task that takes more than 23 hours. Even with a boat that sails well, this short range presents problems.

When coastal cruising, I want to be at the next harbor before dark, and I like to start early. Powering across smooth water at first light before the wind comes up has its charms. With the quiet but not completely silent Torqeedo—there’s a not unpleasant whirring sound—those charms aren’t much compromised. But not many miles are covered, either.

Torqeedo offers a possible solution: a solar panel that rolls up for storage and is said to provide unlimited range in bright sunlight. This panel costs $1,000. Nevertheless, I requested and received one for my 70th birthday. Being old has its compensations.

I knew the dimensions of the panel, but sometimes you have to see something to really understand. When the box arrived, I thought it big. When I opened it and unrolled the panel, Carol, my wife, immediately said, “There’s no place for that on Gannet .” And within the length of its connecting cord, there wasn’t. I sent the panel back.

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I’m considering buying a second battery, for $700, that would more than double my range by allowing one battery to be used while the other is being partially recharged by the boat’s main electrical system with its own solar panels. This would also increase the cost of being green to about three times that of an equivalent 3-horsepower gas outboard.

Having said all this, I don’t regret my choice at all.

The good news begins just after I place the clever Moore 24 outboard bracket in its slot in the stern. The bracket is easy to insert and remove even while the boat is under way, and so is the three-part Torqeedo, which, at 31 pounds for the long-shaft version, weighs about the same as a comparable gas outboard. On the advice of a former Moore 24 owner, I bought the long-shaft version. He meant well, but this was a mistake. The short shaft would’ve worked, saved a pound, taken up less room below, and not required special manipulation to clear the water when the engine isn’t in use.

On our first venture into Lake Michigan with the Torqeedo, I found that even when the engine was locked in the raised position, the long shaft left the prop partially dragging in the water, undercutting sailing performance and creating far more noise than the engine does in use. The solution—to tilt the engine more and secure it with sail ties to the stern-pulpit stanchions—means that I have to remove the tiller arm and stow it below. Slightly awkward, but necessary.

With the shaft tightened to the outboard bracket by two plastic-handled bolts, the battery is slipped into its slot, lowered, then locked by inserting a plastic pin. Finally, the tiller arm is attached and two electric cables connected: one from the battery to the shaft, the other from the tiller arm to the battery.

I’m struck by three things in this process: how well the Torqeedo is engineered and designed, how easy it is to mount and assemble, and how clean the parts are. No grease. No oil. No scrubbing my hands before I touch anything else.

My only reservation about the quality of the Travel 1003 is that the electrical cable connectors are plastic rather than metal and raise a concern about eventual cross threading. Thus far, I haven’t had a problem, but I do think metal connectors would be better and more appropriate on what is a top-end product.

With the Travel 1003 assembled comes a great moment: instant, one-finger starting. Press a button on the tiller arm and the Torqeedo is on, although the only way you know that is by the tiller-arm display lighting up. No repeated pulling on a cord. No curses. No fiddling. Not even a sound. In fact, there’s wonder and doubt that the engine is on, relieved by twisting the tiller handle and seeing the big, two-bladed prop turn. Back to neutral and absolute silence.

The Travel 1003 has forward, reverse, and, for 2,050-pound Gannet , ample power and torque. I don’t know how fast it will drive the little boat, but I’ve had her at 6 knots in one brief burst.

I knew my speed from the remarkable tiller-arm display, with built-in GPS, that shows the percentage of remaining battery charge, remaining range at the current speed, speed over ground, and consumption in watts. Increasing rpm and observing the often-dramatic decrease in range is instructive. An alarm sounds when battery charge drops to 30 percent.

I’ve only approached setting off that alarm once, when haze and a wind shift caused me to come in a mile downwind of the breakwater entrance. Unfortunately, I lowered sails before I realized my mistake. Gannet dislikes being powered into chop, and I had to keep increasing rpm to make any headway. Lesson learned, I’ve subsequently been more careful on my returns to the marina, and I’ve added jib-furling gear so I can resume sailing without having to haul a jib back on deck.

Engines are necessary because people have made them necessary.

I don’t take exception to North Point Marina’s rules. More than 1,500 boats trying, on a busy weekend, to use one narrow, partially silted over entrance, with some of them short-tacking under sail in front of confused powerboaters, is certain chaos and probable disaster.

Harbors all over are now laid out with the expectation that vessels have engines. To clear in with officials in many ports requires tying to docks impossible to reach under sail. So an engine or a tow is needed for the last few hundred yards. And I need an engine for the .75-mile trip from my slip to beyond the maelstrom of powerboat wakes at the breakwater entrance.

For those distances, and for me, the Torqeedo Travel 1003 is excellent.

Webb Chiles has moved Gannet to San Diego to prepare her for his next voyage. Kindle editions of his books are available from Amazon.com .

To read another family’s account of using the Torqeedo, click here .

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Torqeedo’s Travel 1003

Clean, quiet outboard power

From Issue   September 2015

Torqeedo's outboards with ratings up to an equivalent of 8 hp, are designed without anti-ventilation plates. The foil-sectioned shafts of all but the smallest outboard aid in keeping surface air from getting to the prop.

Torqeedo’s outboards with ratings up to an equivalent of 8 hp are designed without anti-ventilation plates. The foil-sectioned shafts on all but the smallest outboard aid in keeping surface air from getting to the prop.

F or decades I resisted boating under power and took pride in getting where I wanted to go under my own steam or under sail. That changed when I had kids: they were too young to help with rowing, the summer winds are usually too light for getting anywhere by sailing, and the joy of hanging out with them meant more to me than manning the oars. I built a Caledonia yawl with them in mind and installed a motor well. I bought a small 2.5-hp Yamaha outboard—a four-stroke to avoid leaving behind a cloud of stinky blue smoke typical of two-stroke outboards—but it still had an environmental impact in both the fuel it consumed and the peace it disturbed. For the past 11 years, Torqeedo has worked to eliminate both with their electric motors. In 2010 I tried the smallest motor they produce, the Ultralight, on a kayak. The equivalent of a 1-hp motor, the Ultralight would drive the kayak at an impressive 4 ¼ knots and an exciting 5 ½ knots after I added a foil-shaped fairing to the tubular shaft.

The two Travel motors are the smallest of the Torqeedo outboards. The Travel 503 is rated as the equivalent of a 1.5-hp gas motor; the Travel 1003, the equivalent of a 3-hp. I tried the Travel 1003S (S for short shaft) on three different boats: the Caledonia yawl, a Whitehall, and an Escargot canal boat. Torqeedo lists the shaft length for the Travel 1003S at 62.5 cm (24 5/8″), a measurement from the bearing surface of the mounting bracket to the center of the prop. On gas outboards the shaft length is commonly measured to the anti-ventilation plate, not the propeller axis; the Travel 1003 has no anti-ventilation plate, but I measured 46.5 cm (18 ¼″) to where one would be. That’s roughly the maximum span between the bottom of the hull and the site for the mounting bracket. The shaft length for the Travel 1003L is listed as 75cm/29.5″.)

Disassembling the motor makes it much easier to stow out of the way when it's not needed. The long pin locks the battery pack in place.

Disassembling the motor makes it much easier to stow out of the way when it’s not needed. The long pin locks the battery pack in place.

The Travel 1003 weighs 30 lbs, 7 lbs less than my Yamaha, and it separates into three pieces—the tiller and its computer just shy of 2 lbs, the battery at 12 lbs, and the lower unit about 16 lbs—making it a whole lot easier to move around, mount, and stow.

Set in the motor well of a Caledonia yawl, the Travel 1003 S reached a maximum speed of 5 knots. The orange pin on the bench looks the shaft when the boat's rudder is used for steering. The orange tab on the tiller is a magnetic kill switch.

Set in the motor well of a Caledonia yawl, the Travel 1003 S reached a maximum speed of 5 knots. The orange pin on the bench locks the shaft when the boat’s rudder is used for steering. The orange tab on the tiller is a magnetic kill switch.

I used the Travel 1003 first on my Caledonia yawl, a 19′ 6″ x 6′ 2″ double-ender. With the motor at full throttle, the yawl peaked at 5.0 knots. My Yamaha logged a top speed of 5.8 knots. (I have an electric trolling motor rated at 40 lbs of thrust, but it falls so far short of the Travel 1003 that I don’t bother including it in these trials.)  A built-in computer with GPS shows the percentage of battery charge and the distance it will take you at the speed indicated. At full speed a full charge had a cruising range of 2.4 nm. At 4 knots that range increased to 6.3 nm, at 3 knots 9.5nm, and at 2 knots 15.6 nm. The speeds and ranges I recorded were consistent with Torqeedo’s data for the Travel 1003 .

Ranges predicted by the Travel 1003 for a full battery charge with three boats at various speeds

Ranges predicted by the Travel 1003 for a full battery charge with three boats at various speeds

There is a slight lag in the response to the throttle, and the motor will ramp up to the selected speed rather than apply full power immediately. That keeps the boat from lurching about, and, I imagine, prolongs the life of the motor and the boat. Even with the lag and ramp-up, I was impressed with how quickly the Travel 1003 could bring the yawl from 5 knots at full speed ahead to a dead stop: just 3 seconds and less than two boat-lengths.

The Travel 1003 operates in reverse, and a latch keeps the shaft locked down to prevent the prop from climbing. The yawl made 3.5 knots with the Travel 1003 in reverse at full throttle. (The Yamaha does not have reverse but rotates through 360 degrees, as does the Travel 1003.) Releasing the latch allows the motor to kick up over obstructions while moving forward and to be raised to reduce the drag while rowing or sailing. A removable pin will lock the Travel 1003 facing straight ahead for steering with a boat’s rudder.

The Travel 1003 is quiet but not completely silent. It has a whine that rises in pitch and volume as the throttle gets cranked up, but even at its loudest it is neither an impediment to a conversation nor anywhere near as loud as my gas outboard. It doesn’t vibrate either, so there’s no rattling anywhere on the boat. Its relatively quiet operation at low-to-moderate speeds is great for dinner cruises. I’m used to gauging speed by the racket my gas motor makes when moving along at a good clip, but even at full throttle, the sound the Travel 1003 makes belies how fast the boat is moving; it’s more like sailing than motoring.

On my 14′ lapstrake Whitehall the Travel 1003 peaked at 5.5 knots. (I didn’t—and wouldn’t—try to mount the heavier Yamaha on the transom—there’s little buoyancy in the stern.) I also did trials with my son’s 19′ 6″ x 6′ Escargot canal boat , weighing over a half ton with gear and two of us aboard. It brought the canal boat up to 4.4 knots, just slightly slower than the Yamaha at 4.7 knots.

Torqueedo claims on its website that the Travel 1003 “can do everything a 3-hp petrol outboard can, plus it’s environmentally friendlier, quieter, lighter, and more convenient.” The latter half of that is certainly true, but I’d suggest the former isn’t a good comparison to make. According to the owner’s manual, my Yamaha has a maximum output of 2.5 horsepower or 1.8 kW at 5,500 rpm, while the Travel 1003 display reads 1,000 watts (1.0 kW) at full throttle with  maximum propeller speed listed by Torqeedo at 1,200 rpm. Going by the numbers gets murky. The Yamaha rating is for propeller-shaft horsepower, and the Torqeedo rating is for input power with propulsive power at 480 watts; static thrust is listed as 68 lbs, but that’s not calculated the same way as it is for trolling motors. Torqeedo offers some clarification on the terms and their equivalence with gas outboards, but my sea trials for top speed didn’t bear that out for the Travel 1003, even up against a 2.5-hp instead of a 3-hp gas outboard.

I haven’t made precise mileage calculations for my gas outboard, but one measurement I made on Google Earth for a passage on a full tank of gas (0.24 gallon) was 6 miles, running at about two-thirds throttle. That’s 25 miles per gallon. At a comparable speed the Travel 1003 will cover about the same distance. To extend the range of my gas outboard, I’ll carry two 2.5-gallon gas cans for a range of 125 miles. For the Travel 1003, an extra battery, at $650, brings the range to 16 miles. For charging away from home, Torqeedo offers a 50-watt solar charger for the Travel 1003, and it is possible to recharge its battery from an in-board 12-volt system. In my experience recharging was an overnight process, only slightly more than the 14 hours listed by Torqeedo; the latest models have cut that time  in half. While I don’t have to think much about my range with my gas outboard, the Travel 1003 would require some thoughtful planning to achieve the same range for an extended cruise. If your outings with the Travel 1003 aren’t pushing the limits of its range, you can use the energy for other purposes: its battery has a port you can use to charge electronic devices.

Christopher Cunningham is the editor of Small Boats Monthly.

Torqeedo  distributes its products through a network of dealers and offers the Travel 1003  for $1,999 with a two-year warrantee.

Thanks to reader Elliot Arons for suggesting this review.

A Cautionary Tale

When I tested the Travel 1003 on my Whitehall, I put thin plywood pads on the varnished transom to protect it from the motor’s mounting bracket and turned the screws down as tight as I could, knowing they wouldn’t leave their mark on the mahogany. The Whitehall isn’t meant to carry an outboard, let alone maintain trim with the weight of a motor and its operator well aft, so I sat as far forward as I could and still keep a hand on the motor’s tiller. I made a few runs, back and forth in a protected canal, some at full speed. On the last run, while at full power, the tiller slipped suddenly from between my fingers and the motor turned 90 degrees, pushing parallel to the transom. It then twisted almost to horizontal and then slipped off the transom. I lunged for it as it went overboard and got a hand on the tiller. The magnetic kill switch disengaged and the prop stopped turning. I thought I had averted disaster, but as the boat carried forward, the angle between the tiller and the motor opened up and they parted, just as they’re meant to do if you’re disassembling the pieces for transport or storage. The cable from the tiller didn’t have a connection strong enough to hold the battery and lower unit, and down they went. I was left holding the tiller, a bit stunned.

To recover the motor I needed to find it first, then snag it. The underwater video system and a hastily made grappling hook did the job.

To recover the motor I needed to find it first, then snag it. The underwater video system and a hastily made grappling hook did the job.

I went home and made a grappling hook out of steel rod and connected it to my Harbor Freight underwater video camera. I was feeling hopeful about recovering the motor—it had gone down in a narrow stretch of water, and I had a pretty good idea of where it would have come to rest. Unfortunately, the water in the area was about 25′ deep and the light on the bottom was dim, so the video camera could show only a narrow swath of the sandy bottom. The next day I tried again, but it was too difficult to manage the boat and control the depth of the camera at the same time. I returned with my son Nate, and we were about to give up when he spotted the motor. It went in and out of the camera’s view, but after 20 minutes he got the hook on the power cable and brought the motor and battery up.

The Travel 1003 has an IP67 rating and is waterproof for 30 minutes at 1 meter, but not for two days at 25′. The red indicator light on the battery case blinked on a few times, and that was its last sign of life. I opened the case to get the water out of it and the damage to the batteries and the circuit board was evident.

I can’t fault the Travel 1003. I’m not sure what caused the sudden turn, but with the motor running at full power I should have had a firm grip on the tiller. The Travel 1003 can rotate 360 degrees and can be oriented parallel to the transom. My Yamaha is the same way and has, on two occasions, twisted its bracket a bit out of position when turned 90 degrees and gunned for tight maneuvering. Larger outboards may have stops to limit their steering range and lessen the chances of prying themselves off a transom. The plywood pads I used to protect my Whitehall’s transom may have lessened the Travel 1003’s grip, but if my calculation for the torque created—140 ft-lbs—is correct, it may have dislodged itself even without the pads.

Three precautions come to mind for small outboards that can rotate to 90 degrees on either side. A solidly anchored cleat along the edge of the transom where the motor is attached would serve as a stop for the clamps on the inboard side. Some commercially made pads for the inside face of the transom have a lip at the top meant to keep a loosened clamp from slipping off. (They require more time to get the motor in place; a couple of slots cut off-center alleviate that problem.) Secondly, a safety cable or chain can tether the motor to the boat. My Yamaha has a hole in the mounting bracket meant for a cable and includes a recommendation in the instruction manual to use it. The Travel 1003 has holes in the clamp screw handles that can serve as safety-cable attachment points; a note about using them as such would be a worthy addition to its user manual. Finally, hang on to the tiller.— CC

Epilogue (October 2, 2015)

While it was clear to me that an outboard capable of rotating through 360° has the potential to turn to 90°—parallel to the transom—and wrench itself out of position or tear itself off entirely, I didn’t understand what had caused the motor to turn in the first place. I found a likely explanation in the September/October issue of WoodenBoat magazine. That issue’s “Getting Started in Boats” feature is “A Small Outboard Motor Primer” by Jan Adkins. Jan describes “The Death Spiral,” a common accident in which the operator of an outboard skiff is thrown overboard by a sudden turn and often severely injured when the boat circles around. Here’s the cause of the spiral: “For any reason (inattention, slippery hands, a reflex to reach for something) the helmsperson’s steering hand leaves the outboard tiller/handle. Unequal resistance between the deep propeller blade and the shallow propeller blade exerts torque that twists the outboard to port. The small boat turns violently to starboard….”

In my case, I had a loose grip on the tiller and the motor twisted itself off the transom rather than cause a sharp turn to starboard. Because the boat hadn’t turned violently and I had been looking over the bow at the time, I don’t have a clear memory of which way the motor had turned (and I had revarnished the transom of my Whitehall) but the slight scars that remained indicated that the motor had indeed twisted to port. (The Travel 1003’s propeller has a right-hand rotation—clockwise when viewed from astern—typical of outboards and would twist to port. A left-hand prop would cause a boat to turn to port.)

My Yamaha has a screw that increases the friction in the mount to lock the motor in position if I’m using a rudder to steer. If I’m steering with the motor I maintain a little friction so I can steer well but don’t have to “micromanage” the tiller. The Travel 1003 uses a pin to lock the motor for using a rudder to steer and without the pin the motor can rotate freely. Even though the Yamaha can be adjusted for turning friction, I’ll be much more careful with both motors when using them to steer.— CC

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I have had Torqeedo Travel 1003 for several years. It has a strong battery and will push my Norseboat 17.5 for about 10 miles at 3.0 knots. As you say, it is not a good choice for extended multi-day trips where recharging may be difficult, but for a day trip or overnight it’s great.

Aside from the advantages you mention, there is no winterizing, spark plugs to foul, or fuel to spill. Best of all it starts with a twist of the throttle. I feel confident sending my kids or friends out without worrying about their ability to get a gas motor running.

The only drawback, as you point out, is the range, which I bet most of us never exceed anyway. The advantages are far more persuasive to me. If everyone was already using Torqeedos and the gas outboard was introduced as an alternative, I bet very few people would by one.

We have a 1003 that we use on our 28′ Stuart Knockabout which displaces 4,000 lbs. We have a removable side bracket made of very heavy stainless. We had 4-hp Yamaha 4-stroke on it for years and you you could go straight to full throttle. First time we tried that with the 1003, the incredible torque cracked the bracket! After we had it rewelded, we now accelerate slowly and never go to full throttle until the boat has some way on her. Full throttle is just shy of 5 knots and we usually run at 3 if the wind dies. Great motor! I only wish the tiller display was easier to read without glasses!

It should be noted that, unlike a gas motor, the Torqeedo must be removed when sailing. According to the manufacturer, it can not be freewheeled without damage to the motor. This is a pain, especially when one wants to go just a short distance before switching to sail. The motor must be taken off and stowed before sailing. I never worry about drag on my Caledonia, so I would rather leave the motor in the well, but it’s a no-go.

Question: Can the Torqeedo tilt up out of water if mounted on a transom?

Yes, the Torqeedo Travel can be tilted up out of the water just like any small outboard motor, so you can raise it for sailing, rowing, or coming ashore without having to remove it from the transom.

As a Torqeedo dealer and user on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, let me offer a clarification about the Travel 1003’s horsepower. The motor has a power consumption of 1000 watts at top speed, which is equal only to about 1 1/3 hp. While this keeps power consumption low, it also keeps the motor under 2 hp, which is useful for boats like the SolarSkiff that are designed following the US Coast Guard standards for watercraft with engines under 2 hp. However, Torqeedo claims a propulsive force equivalent to that of a 3 to 4 hp gas engine: its electric motor is more efficient at converting its 1000 watt input power into propulsive output power, hence the 3-4 hp “equivalency.” My wife and I had a chance to put this power claim to the test this summer. We crossed the Bay of St. Louis in a two-person SolarSkiff for a group picnic at some friends’ home across the Bay. Going over in the late morning, the winds were light. Coming back, however, the afternoon seabreeze predictably began to fill in and it wasn’t long before we were motoring back against 12-knot winds, gusting to 15, with whitecaps everywhere. The Torqeedo Travel 1003 had the power to keep us moving against the wind and waves with no problem: we can’t do that with a 55 lb-thrust trolling motor! While I can honestly say that 12-mph winds are about the top that I would plan to be out on the water in a small craft with a Torqeedo, it both had the power and the range we needed that day for the 6-1/2 mile round trip. I did take my Torqeedo battery charger in my dry bag, though, and plugged the battery in while we enjoyed lunch with our friends, just to make sure we had sufficient power for the return home.

The most I have run my battery down is to 20% of its maximum capacity, with the motor conveniently and automatically beeping reminder warnings when it hits 30%, 20%, and 10% capacity. With the new lithium-ion battery design, it fully recharged in only 5 hours. The 7-hour recharge with the new battery is for a recharge of a fully discharged battery, whether plug-in or solar.

Chris, Congrats on the outstanding, detailed piece on the Torqeedo and the performance comparison to your Yamaha. I believe the current Torqeedo is a breakthrough product. I broke a long-time promise to myself never to sell my 5-hp 2-stroke Johnson. But, at long last, its 46-lb weight had become too much; its occasional hard-starting caused by water in that miserable fuel known as ethanol had become discouraging, as had the endless pulls on the starter cord.

There is little to add to your piece but the following may also be of help to those considering purchase of a Torqeedo. In your photo of the disassembled motor, there is a small orange peg shown beside the larger orange rod used to secure the battery to the motor. Although I have not found mention of it in the owner’s manual, the orange peg is meant to be inserted through a hole in the motor’s top portion into a hole in the leg. It prevents the head from rotating so the motor can’t be turned as accidentally happened to you when you least needed it. This would be of most use in an application where the boat’s rudder is there to steer with. It would not be practical on the transom of a rowboat where rotating the motor is needed for steering.

Oddly, I recall reading an owner review of the Torqeedo in which he complained that the mounting screws loosened up and his motor fell off. For whatever reason, this may be something owners should check before every outing to ensure things are really, really tight. It was good of you to note there are holes in the clamp handles by which they may be secured to the boat. The owner’s manual should mention this aspect. In my own application on the transom of an inflatable, I have one of those locking devices that slides over the clamping screw handles and effectively prevents them from loosening in any threatening manner. I can imagine your experience was quite unnerving.

As a motor for an inflatable or dinghy to get one from dock to mooring and back, the Torqeedo is perfect. I have found that full-throttle operation for about 25-30 minutes takes the battery down to about 62% but recharging at home has the battery back to full charge in rather little time. When I had the chance to use the Torqeedo 1003 longshaft as a sailboat auxiliary, I found that it easily moved a 3100-lb keel daysailer when the wind died. Putting it on the side bracket was a relative pleasure because, when broken down into its three main components, weight is not an issue. (I have tied a line from the battery to the battery mount rod so the latter can’t be lost overboard.) About 15-20 minutes running at part throttle brought us back to the mooring. Again, recharging was quickly done at home. The key for such an application, as the Stuart Knockabout owner noted, is the motor’s torque. I believe an electric motor develops peak torque at 0 rpm and that is key to getting a boat moving and then keeping it going steadily. But speed should not be a priority.

After one season, about the only improvements I can think of would be larger numbers on the readout display, a less abrupt response to initial throttle input—new owners should practice gingerly when first starting out if in a slip—and a somewhat greater tilt angle to get the skeg completely out of the water. The absence of need to winterize, let alone worry about storing or discarding fuel, are obvious plusses.

The 1003 is about twice the $900 price listed by West Marine for a Mercury 3.5 hp. If one has the right application need, I’d say the Torqeedo is well worth it.

Thanks for your comments, Stan. The small steering fixing pin is mentioned in the Travel 1003 manual on pages 9, 15, and 26 (do a search for “pin”), but there isn’t an illustration that shows it clearly. The pin gets put in place before the battery and once the battery is locked with the large locking pin, the small pin is secured.

I have an Able , a Selway Fisher design, in which I have a permanently installed 6-hp Tohatsu outboard. The engine is mounted on the centerline in way of the keel and I leave it down (in neutral) when sailing. Being in the draft of the keel the drag seems to be minimal. I would like to replace this with a powerpod of some sort, faired into the keel. I was considering a Torqueedo 1003 which I would use the power head and the controller. I did note that the Torqueedo manual says not to leave the unit freewheeling in the water when sailing as there would be damage to the electronics of the system. I am assuming that this is because, when free wheeling, the motor becomes a generator, sending an electrical charge back into the system. If this is the case, would: A: diodes (to negate electrical feedback) solve this problem? B: A mechanical stop on the prop? C: A master switch to disconnect the power from the power head? I think that there are many of us out here looking for a way to modify existing trolling motors to power our small craft. Spending $6,000.00 on an Elco pod is out of reach for most of us. I belong to the TSCA here on Cape Cod and this is a topic of conversation quite frequently. Many freshwater reservoirs and lakes are off limits to gas engines, so this would open up sailing venues for a lot of us. I’d love some feedback on this.

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Torqeedo Travel 503 S Electric Outboard

Its name says it all. With the Travel 503 you can discover the world on water, completely waterproof to IP67. Thanks to the on-board computer with its GPS-based calculation of the remaining range, you always have your own travel guide with you.

The Travel 503 delivers over 500 watts of input power and in terms of propulsion is comparable with 1.5 HP petrol outboard. The Travel 503 is suitable for inflatables and other small boats. Like the Travel 1003, the Travel 503 is available in short-shaft and long-shaft versions.

Torqeedo Travel 503 S Electric Outboard

Travel 503 S Electric Outboard Specs

  • Input Power: 500 Watts
  • Propulsive Power: 240 Watts
  • Comparable Petrol Outboards: 1.5 HP
  • Maximum overall efficiency: 48%
  • Static thrust in lbs: 40
  • Integrated battery: 320 Wh Li-Ion
  • Total Weight: 28.9 lbs
  • Motor Weight without Battery: 19.6 lbs
  • Shaft Length: 62.5cm
  • Max propeller RPM: 700 rpm

Travel 503 S Electric Outboard Features

  • With its integrated lithium batter and its outstanding efficiency, the Travel is the alternative to a small petrol outboard
  • Can do everything that a 1.5 HP petrol outboard can, plus it’s environmentally friendlier, quieter, lighter and more convenient
  • Completely waterproof (IP67)
  • On-board computer with GPS-based calculation of remaining range
  • Solar rechargeable – including during the voyage
  • Can be easily dismantled for transport and space-saving
  • Integrated battery with 320 Wh Li-Ion
  • A clean affair: no matter how or where you store your Travel – there’s no risk of leakage or petrol smells
  • Stepless forward/reverse drive
  • Manual tilting device with grounding protection
  • 4-step manual trim device
  • Tiller control

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Torqeedo travel battery outboard motor 503 .

The Travel 503 delivers over 500 watts of input power and in terms of propulsion is comparable with 1.5 HP petrol outboard.

Its name says it all. With the Travel 503 you can discover the world on water, completely waterproof to IP67. Thanks to the on-board computer with its GPS-based calculation of the remaining range, you always have your own travel guide with you.

The Travel 503 is suitable for inflatables and other small boats.

Like the Travel 1003, the Travel 503 is available in short-shaft and long-shaft versions.

  • Environmentally friendlier, quieter, lighter, and more convenient than gasoline outboards
  • Completely waterproof (IP 67)
  • On-board computer with GPS-based calculation of remaining range
  • Solar rechargable - including during the voyage
  • Easily dismantled for transport and space-saving storage
  • Clean - no risk of leakage or gasoline smells
  • Input power in watts: 500
  • Comparable gasoline outboard (propulsive power): 1.5 HP
  • Comparable gasoline outboard (thrust): 2 HP
  • Integrated battery: 320 Wh Li-Ion
  • Total weight: 13.9 kg (Short); 14.5 kg (Long)
  • Motor weight without battery: 8.9 kg
  • Shaft length: 62.5 cm (Short); 75 cm (Long)
  • Control: Tiller 
  • Steering: 360° lockable 
  • Trim device: Manual, 4-step 
  • Stepless forward/reverse drive: Yes  
  • 2-Year warranty for non-commercial use

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Torqeedo has a new mid-range electric outboard – the Torqeedo 603 Travel. We explain what makes it different to previous offerings.

Powered by a 600W direct drive motor, equivalent to 2hp in both power and thrust, it’s ideal for a small tender and slots into the travel range of electric outboards between the 503 at 1.5hp and the 1103C at 3hp.

The shaft length is 62.5cm (equivalent to short shaft) and it weighs just 15.5kg complete, making it the lightest in its power class according to Torqeedo, something that really helps when transferring from tender to mothership.

And of course you can always remove the 500Wh high-performance lithium battery to cut the transfer weight further (the battery will even float, should you drop it!).

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The motor without battery weighs in at just over 11kg, so it’s very manageable and manoeuvrable. The Torqeedo 603 Travel’s range is about 11 miles at slow speed (4 knots), decreasing to about 4 miles when run flat out.

All the usual Torqeedo refinements are present and correct. IP67 rated as totally waterproof, the 603 Travel has a magnetic kill cord and an onboard computer providing instant readouts of operating range at current RPM and battery-charge status displayed on the tiller arm.

You can link it to an Apple or Android app and gain even more information including a map-based range indicator.

You can charge the Torqeedo 603 Travel from the mains, or direct from your boat’s 12V or 24V system, ideal for keeping the tender battery topped up on a cruise.

An optional solar panel means that you can charge it from the sun. Add that it never needs servicing, and operation once you’ve bought it is effectively free!

The RRP for the Torqeedo 603 Travel is £1,499.

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Key Features

  • Environmentally friendly -  no matter how or where you store your Travel – there’s no risk of leakage or fuel smells
  • Quiet and lightweight
  • Completely waterproof
  • High-performance lithium battery integrated into the outboard: high energy density, excellent high-current capacity, safe
  • Charging socket and USB port for charging with onshore power 12V
  • Also solar chargeable including while on voyage
  • Can also be used as a power source for smartphones, lamps etc. via a USB adapter
  • On-board computer with GPS-based calculation of remaining range
  • Audible alarm issued when battery charge is low
  • Magnetic kill switch stops the motor in emergencies without impairing its waterproof qualities
  • Can be easily dismantled for transport and space-saving storage
  • Two year manufacturer warranty

Specifications

  • Input Power:  500W
  • Voltage:  29.6V
  • Output Power Watts:  220W (1.5hp equiv. propulsive power, 2hp equiv. thrust)
  • Shaft Length:  24 7/8”
  • Remote Control:  No (can add remote throttle)
  • Battery Type:  Internal Waterproof (IP67)
  • Integrated Battery:  320 Watt hour lithium-manganese (11 Ah @29.6V)
  • Battery Life:  42min. full-throttle; 2hr. half-throttle
  • Max. Propeller Speed in RPM:  700
  • Steering Type:  Twist tiller, 360° lockable
  • Gearing:  F-R continuously variable
  • Weight:  28.4lb. total; motor 19.6lb.; battery 8.8lb.

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New quiet Torqeedo Travel 1103 C

Torqeedo has launched a new version in the 1000 series electrical outboard - this time with direct drive and a LOT less noise

The Torqeedo Travel 1103 C is the first direct drive outboard with a lot less noise than previous models

Torqeedo has launched a new version in the 1000 series electrical outboard – this time with direct drive and a LOT less noise

As competition is heating up – Torqeedo has done some re-designing of the Torqeedo Travel. The new electric outboard engine now has direct drive and Torqeedo has done away with the gearbox.

I personally salute the decision. The older Torqeedo Travels are good ‘n all but honestly – much too noisy. And the offending noise comes from the gearbox.

The new Torqeedo Travel 1103 C promise a sound level of 33dB – which is very respectable compared to the 503 and 1003 series. Torqeedo do not publish noise figures on their older models (Guess why…..)

Unfortunately there is no upgrade path for existing owners. Many owners where I boat have changed from Torqeedo to e-Propulsion Spirit just due to the noise level from the engine. So an affordable upgrade path for existing users would be a very welcome addition.

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The move to direct drive has also increased the output by 10% says Torqeedo. The 1103 C looks almost identical to the 503/1003 series and you can only tell the difference is by looking at the bulb by the propeller. The bulb has grown.

The Torqeedo Travel 1103 C has also gained a few pounds – but I would live with that if the engine is less noisy. As the battery is the same 915W battery as the 1003 C all the extra weight is in the motor and leg it seems. The new 1103 C spins slightly faster and uses a different propeller due to the extra power available. But it is still classified as a 3HP Outboard replacement.

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The Torqeedo Travel 1103 C has a list price of about GBP 1850,- The “older” 1003 C cost GBP 1699,- For comparison the e-Propulsion Spirit has a list price of around GBP 1550,-

I think the 1103 C is what the 503 & 1003 should have been. An Electric outboard motor with little noise. If you are buying a new Electric outboard now – there is now only the choice between the Spirit and 1103 C.

I would not buy the older 503 / 1003 models if given the choice now. The noise from the gearbox is just too infuriating.

Now I have to figure out how I get m y 1003 shifted for a more silent electrical engine.

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Torqeedo Travel 503 S Operating Manual

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Torqeedo Travel 503 S Operating Manual

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Table of Contents

  • Troubleshooting

2 Important Safety and Operating Information

3 introduction, 4 information required by law.

  • Identification and Technical Data
  • Technical Data
  • Conformity Declaration

5 Equipment and Operating Elements

  • Delivery Scope
  • Plan of Operating Elements

6 Starting up

7 operation.

  • Normal Operation
  • Multifunctional Display with Beep
  • Tilting the Motor and Fixing the Steering
  • General Information
  • Charging the Batteries from the Mains
  • Charging the Batteries from the On-Board Batteries
  • Charging the Batteries Using Solar Energy
  • Power Supply to a Device Via USB Supply Connection
  • Unusual Functions/Emergency Situations
  • Error Messages/Trouble Shooting

8 Dismantling

9 storage and care instructions.

  • Corrosion Protection, Care, Maintenance
  • Caring for the Battery
  • Changing the Propeller

10 Warranty Terms

  • Extent of Warranty
  • Warranty Process

11 Accessories

12 decommissioning the product / disposal, 2 wichtige sicherheits- und handhabungshinweise, 3 einleitung, 4 gesetzliche vorgeschriebene angaben.

  • Identifizierung und Technische Daten
  • Technische Daten
  • Konformitätserklärung

5 Ausstattung und Bedienelemente

  • Lieferumfang
  • Übersicht Bedienelemente und Komponenten

6 Inbetriebnahme

7 bedienung.

  • Fahrbetrieb
  • Multifunktionsanzeige mit Signalton
  • Kippen des Motors und Fixierung der Lenkung
  • Allgemeine Hinweise Akku
  • Laden des Akkus mit Netzteil
  • Laden des Akkus vom Bordnetz
  • Solar-Laden des Akkus
  • Versorgung eines Gerätes über den USB Versorgungsanschluss
  • Außergewöhnliche Funktionen/Notsituationen
  • Fehlermeldungen/Fehlersuche

8 Demontage

9 hinweise zur lagerung und pflege.

  • Allgemeine Pflegehinweise, Wartung und Korrosionsschutz
  • Wechseln des Propellers

10 Garantiebedingungen

  • Garantieumfang
  • Garantieprozess

13 Torqeedo Service Centers

12 außerbetriebnahme des produkts / entsorgung, 13 torqeedo service center.

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Summary of Contents for Torqeedo Travel 503 S

  • Page 1 Travel 503 S / L Travel 1003 S / L Operating manual (English) Bedienungsanleitung (Deutsch)

Page 3: Table Of Contents

Page 4: important safety and operating information.

  • Page 5 This symbol warns about the risk of damage to or by your outboard motor. There follows a selection of the most important instructions for handling Torqeedo Travel motors. Apart from these instructions, please observe the complete operating manual to prevent damage to or by your motor.

Page 6: Introduction

Page 7: technical data, page 8: conformity declaration, page 9: equipment and operating elements, page 10: starting up.

  • Page 11 Mount gently No force required When you are using the battery for the first time or after several months of storage, charge it up to 100% to calibrate the battery me- ter (charging the battery up to 99% is not sufficient for the calibrati- on).

Page 12: Operation

  • Page 13 Use the “setup” button to set the units for the display: First you can select the units in which the remaining range is displayed. Press the “cal“ button to switch between information in kilometers, statutory miles, nautical miles, and hours. You confirm your selection by pressing “setup” again. You then enter the speed indicator setting. You can choose between kilometers per hour, miles per hour, and knots. The selection is made again by pressing the “cal“ button. You confirm your selection by pressing “setup” again. Finally you select the battery information displayed. You can chose between charge status in percent and voltage. Select the information to be displayed by pressing the “cal” but- ton and confirm your choice by pressing the “setup”...

Page 14: Multifunctional Display With Beep

Page 15: operating the batteries, page 16: charging the batteries from the mains, page 17: charging the batteries from the on-board batteries, page 18: charging the batteries using solar energy, page 19: unusual functions/emergency situations, page 20: error messages/trouble shooting, page 21: dismantling, page 22: storage and care instructions, page 23: changing the propeller, page 24: warranty terms, page 25: warranty process, page 26: accessories, page 27: decommissioning the product / disposal.

  • Page 30 Service Center directly, not to Service Partners) Thank you very much for your cooperation, the Torqeedo Service Europe & international: [email protected] T +49 - 8153 - 92 15 - 126 F +49 - 8153 - 92 15 - 329 A list of Certified Service Centres can be found under www.torqeedo.com, Service Center North America : [email protected] T +1-815-444-8806 F +1-815-444-8807 A list of Certified Service Centers can be found under www.torqeedo.com, Service Center...
  • Page 31 Straße Land Telefon PLZ, Ort E-Mail Mobiltelefon falls vorhanden: Kunden-Nr. reklamationsdaten Genaue Produktbezeichnung Seriennummer Kaufdatum Betriebsstunden (ca.) Händler, bei dem das Produkt gekauft wurde Anschrift des Händlers (PLZ, Ort, Land) Ausführliche Problembeschreibung (inklusive Fehlermeldung, in welcher Situation trat der Fehler auf etc.) Vorgangsnummer (bei Einsendung an das Torqeedo Service Center in Gilching zwingend erforderlich, die Sendung kann ansonsten nicht angenommen werden) Vielen Dank für Ihre Kooperation, Ihr Torqeedo Service Torqeedo Service Gilching: [email protected] T +49 - 8153 - 92 15 - 126 F +49 - 8153 - 92 15 - 329 Deutschland / Europa: Sie finden den nächsten Service-Standort auf www.torqeedo.com unter Service Center...
  • Page 35 7.2 Multifunktionsanzeige mit Signalton 7.3 Kippen des Motors und Fixierung der Lenkung 7.4 Bedienung des Akkus 7.4.1 Allgemeine Hinweise Akku 7.4.2 Laden des Akkus mit Netzteil 7.4.3 Laden des Akkus vom Bordnetz 7.4.4 Solar-Laden des Akkus 7.4.5 Versorgung eines Gerätes über den USB Versorgungsanschluss 7.5 Außergewöhnliche Funktionen/Notsituationen 7.6 Fehlermeldungen/Fehlersuche 8. Demontage 9. Hinweise zur Lagerung und Pflege 9.1 Allgemeine Pflegehinweise, Wartung und Korrosionsschutz 9.2 Akkupflege 9.3 Wechseln des Propellers 10. Garantiebedingungen 10.1 Garantieumfang 10.2 Garantieprozess 11. Zubehör 12. Außerbetriebnahme des Produkts / Entsorgung 13. Torqeedo Service Center...

Page 36: Wichtige Sicherheits- Und Handhabungshinweise

  • Page 37 Regulierung nicht betroffen. Achten Sie bei privatem Transport darauf, dass das Akkugehäuse nicht beschädigt wird. • Beachten Sie neben diesen ausgewählten Hinweisen die gesamte Gebrauchsanweisung. ACHTUNG Dieses Symbol warnt vor Beschädigungsgefahren für oder durch Ihren Außenbordmotor. Nachfolgend finden Sie eine Auswahl der wichtigsten Hinweise zur Handhabung von Torqeedo Travel Motoren. Bitte beachten Sie neben diesen Hinweisen die gesamte Bedie- nungsanleitung, um Schäden an Ihrem Motor zu verhindern. • Betreiben Sie den Motor nur, während sich der Propeller unter Wasser befindet. Bei längerem Betrieb außerhalb des Wassers nehmen die Wellendichtringe Schaden, die den Motor an der Getriebewelle abdichten, und es besteht die Gefahr der Überhitzung des Motors. • Die Travel 503/1003 Modelle sind nach Schutzart IP67 gegen Schmutz- und Wasserein- tritt geschützt (1 Stunde unter Wasser bei einer Eintauchtiefe von 1 Meter).

Page 38: Einleitung

Page 39: technische daten, page 40: konformitätserklärung, page 41: ausstattung und bedienelemente, page 42: inbetriebnahme.

  • Page 43 Montage ohne Kraftaufwand! 1. einfach in Halterung gleiten lassen 2. langsam in eine waagerechte Position bringen • Vor der ersten Benutzung oder nach mehrmonatiger Lagerung sollte die Batterie zu 100% vollgeladen werden, um die Batterie Ladestandanzeige zu kalibrieren (99% Ladung ist für die Kalibrierung nicht ausreichend). • Achten Sie darauf, dass die Kabel nicht gequetscht, eingeklemmt oder beschädigt werden. • Achten Sie darauf, dass die Überwurfmuttern der Stecker gerade aufge- setzt werden und das Gewinde beim Festziehen nicht beschädigt wird.

Page 44: Bedienung

  • Page 45 Mit der „setup“-Taste haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die Einheiten der Anzeige einzustellen. Durch Drücken der „setup“-Taste gelangen Sie in das Menü. Zunächst können Sie die Einheiten auswählen, in denen die verbleibende Reichweite angezeigt wird. Durch Drük- ken der „cal“-Taste wählen Sie zwischen Angaben in Kilometern, Meilen, Seemeilen und Stunden. Durch nochmaliges Drücken der „setup“-Taste bestätigen Sie Ihre Auswahl. Sie gelangen dann in die Einstellung der Geschwindigkeitsanzeige. Hier können Sie zwischen Stundenkilometern, Meilen pro Stunde und Knoten wählen. Die Auswahl erfolgt wiederum durch Drücken der “cal“ Taste. Durch erneutes Drücken der „setup“-Taste be- stätigen Sie Ihre Auswahl und gehen zum nächsten Anzeigefeld. Abschließend wird die Anzeige des Batteriestatus gewählt. Sie haben die Auswahl zwischen „Akku-Ladestand in Prozent“ sowie „Spannung in Volt“. Die Auswahl der ge- wünschten Anzeige erfolgt wieder mit Hilfe der „cal“-Taste. Durch Drücken von „setup“ bestätigen Sie Ihre Auswahl und verlassen das „setup“ Menü. Die Aufschrift „cal“ auf der mittleren Taste steht für „calibration“ oder Kalibrierung. Im Fall einer entsprechenden Fehlermeldung im Display können Sie mit Hilfe dieser Taste die Pinne neu kalibrieren. Details hierzu finden Sie im Kapitel „Fehlermeldungen/Fehlersuche“. Anzeige-Beispiel im Normalbetrieb: Batterie-Ladestand in Prozent Verbleibende Reichweite bei aktueller Geschwindigkeit Geschwindigkeit über Grund Aktueller Leistungsverbrauch in Watt Andere Anzeigen: Drive slowly: Erscheint, wenn die Akkukapazität <30% ist.

Page 46: Kippen Des Motors Und Fixierung Der Lenkung

Page 47: bedienung des akkus, page 48: laden des akkus mit netzteil, page 49: laden des akkus vom bordnetz, page 50: solar-laden des akkus, page 51: außergewöhnliche funktionen/notsituationen, page 52: fehlermeldungen/fehlersuche, page 53: demontage, page 54: hinweise zur lagerung und pflege, page 55: wechseln des propellers, page 56: torqeedo service centers, page 57: garantieprozess, page 58: zubehör, page 59: außerbetriebnahme des produkts / entsorgung, page 60: torqeedo service center, this manual is also suitable for:, rename the bookmark, delete bookmark, delete from my manuals, upload manual.

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