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Old 04-07-2016, 09:55 AM   #15
nwboater
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City: Gig Harbor WA
Vessel Name: Salty
Vessel Model: American Tug 34
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Torqeedo electric engine

I have the 1003L and love it! It powers a Portland Pudgy (8'/110lbs) with ease. I bought a second battery but never need it. True, the Torqeedo is expensive compared to small gasoline outboards but we feel it was money well spent to know it will start EVERY time regardless of how long it has been out of service. It's super quiet and produces no vibration when underway. (The Honda 2HP was loud and vibrated through the tiller/throttle handle.) Because the Torqeedo breaks down into three parts, it's convenient to stow away and easy for me to install on the dinghy while sitting aboard. Since we use it mostly for "sight seeing" tours in the anchorage and for trips to the dinghy dock, it uses very little of the battery capacity. With the spare battery onboard I would not hesitate to go off on a long excursion. Best of all, my wife loves the quiet/hassle free ease of use we get from the Torqeedo.
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