Electric dinghy motors

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Dabble

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May 26, 2020
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Olympia, WA
Boat Info
1997 330 Sundancer
2000 230 Bow Rider
Engines
97 - Twin 5.7 Merc V-Drives
2000 - 5.7 Bravo III
Anyone have an electric dinghy motor? Looking for pros and cons from those with experience.

I’m looking at the torqeedos. Small inflatable for my ‘97 330DA. I don’t want to deal with a gas outboard (flame suit on).
 
Have had a Torqeedo for many years - works great - very lightweight (and the 10lb battery pack comes right off making it even lighter). Throw it down in the mid-berth to store it while underway.
 
I have an older one - it's the 1HP model. The newer ones are 1-1/2 or 3HP - about the same weight, though.
 
I have the 3hp version. Works great if you just need to dinghy back and forth to shore.
 
I work a few days a week in a marine store. We have a new Torquedo t1003 that I am sure you could get a deal on. From what I understand, they are great motors.
 
Doc O Rock said:
My 4 hp merc doesn't get my 11ft RIB up on plane anyhow so the 3hp Travel might be a good excuse to spend some more boat bucks.
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Not having to deal with gunked up carbs and fuel is nice. I have 2 batteries, so I can run it as hard as I want and charge the other one and swap them.
 
Thanks everyone. I’m going to pick one up. Appreciate the help!
 
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