Epropulsion had a local demo this weekend. It's a competitor to the Torqueedo Travel that I have.
It appears to have more range, maybe 1.5 hours vs. 1 hour for the Torqueedo (WOT). The battery charges faster (about 8 hours vs. 10-12 hours). It's a little bigger (battery size and battery flotation). The price is probably more or less similar. Chinese manufacture, the reps said.
On a run stand, in air, not water, it sounded quieter than my Torqueedo, which has gear sound.
It's heavier, 37 vs. 44 pounds. That's a fair difference, and depends on battery size. But since the outboard and the battery are usually mounted on a dinghy separately--meaning easier to do when an inflatable is bouncing alongside--probably doesn't matter much.
I can't vouch for it, but it was my first look and if in the market I'd do serious comparison. There are several demos or "reviews" on YouTube.
It appears to have more range, maybe 1.5 hours vs. 1 hour for the Torqueedo (WOT). The battery charges faster (about 8 hours vs. 10-12 hours). It's a little bigger (battery size and battery flotation). The price is probably more or less similar. Chinese manufacture, the reps said.
On a run stand, in air, not water, it sounded quieter than my Torqueedo, which has gear sound.
It's heavier, 37 vs. 44 pounds. That's a fair difference, and depends on battery size. But since the outboard and the battery are usually mounted on a dinghy separately--meaning easier to do when an inflatable is bouncing alongside--probably doesn't matter much.
I can't vouch for it, but it was my first look and if in the market I'd do serious comparison. There are several demos or "reviews" on YouTube.
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