the greatest challenge with the Torqueedo, or any electric motor, is range. just to & from the dock is not a problem. you have many miles to go you could get into trouble. i know of at least one person using a Torqueedo on their M17 for this purpose. if the honda 5 is an issue consider the honda 2.3 long shaft (31lbs). more than enough to move the M17 to/from port; and you don't have the range considerations when using electric. i know some folks that have cruised Puget Sound and San Juan Is. using a Yamaha 2.5 on their M17 (i don't recommend the 2.5 Yamaha as it is only available in a short shaft). -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 10:08 AM, Thornton Wilkinson <ttwilki@mindspring.com
wrote:
I was wondering if one would be adequate for an M17 in protected waters. How about reliability? My 5hp Honda is getting too heavy for me to easily deal with. Thanks Tom
On 11/09/2014 06:43 PM, Thornton Wilkinson wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with torqueedo electric outboards?
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