one can find a Honda 2.3HP long, 20", shaft for about $1000. as i type this defender.com is listing the motor for $949.00 + shipping. -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com
Tom, There are about 60 service centers in the US right now. The nearest one to me is in Houston, Tx. about 200 miles away. The 1003 costs retail right at 2k. The charger is $70, a second battery costs $700!. But having had two shoulder surgeries all that is preferable to another surgery to restitch the restitch of a rotator cuff injury. The dealer said he has had very good results with them as per his customer satisfaction. For what that is worth. Something to think about though when you just have to sink another small fortune in your "hole in the water".
Tom B Mont. 17, '77
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 11:42 AM, John Schinnerer wrote:
I would say yes, if you mean the model 1003, it should be fine for an M17 in protected waters. Our club was using it on an International Folkboat in protected to relatively protected waters. Mostly to motor on and off mooring or in and out from a tidal current river mouth dock area. The Int'l Folkboat is something like 4500 lbs or a bit more, the 1003 is rated to 1.5 tons (3000 lb). It also got used a few times on our Potter 19, which it was more than adequate for. Page for 503 and 1003: http://www.torqeedo.com/us/electric-outboards/travel-503- 1003-with-integrated-battery-for-inflatables-dinghies- yachts-up-to-1-5-tons/which-travel-motor-for-which-boat
cheers, John S.