What you need to know before taking the plunge
Electric propulsion is playing an ever-increasing role on our boats, whether to power our tenders or as the main energy source for your multihull’s motors. Previously reserved mainly for inboard motors, electric propulsion is now being used in outboard, from the most modest to the most powerful. However, if you’re seriously thinking of switching to non-fossil fuels, there are a few important details you need to know before taking the plunge.
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Publié le
11/07/2023
Par
Dominic Salander
Numéro :
SP20
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2023
Electric motorization is no longer a futuristic project, but a reality, with dozens of brands of motors and batteries coming onto the market, just as they did in the early days of the automobile, almost 150 years ago. Often totally unknown brands from all over the world. It’s a safe bet that within 5 to 10 years, 75% of these brands will have disappeared or merged. So it’s not easy to make a choice and commit without knowing whether the after-sales service will still be guaranteed in 6 months, a year or two years. The electric motor, a 200-year-old invention! Promoted by governments for enviro…
