Re: M_Boats: Torqeedo outboards
I have been running a Torqeedo on my M17 for 3 or 4 years, and it has been completely reliable. If you don't feel like sailing into stiff winds and want to motor, I would get a Honda 5, but for getting into and out of tight locations or traveling a few miles in dead calm it does the trick, especially in lakes. I don't want to remember what I spent on the motor plus extra battery, but is is for a boat, after all. Tom J Montgomery 17, 2004 Nov 10, 2014 04:11:58 PM, montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com wrote: =========================================== 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.
On 11/10/2014 09:08 AM, Thornton Wilkinson 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 Nov 9, 2014, at 8:56 PM, John Schinnerer wrote:
I have some experience...a sailing club I am involved in has a couple
for use on our larger club boats (Potter 19 & International Folkboat). I have only used the older & smaller one - it's the model 1003, called the Travel 1003 on their web site. There's a newer more powerful one the club got that I have not seen or tried yet. What did you want to know?
cheers, John S.
On 11/09/2014 06:43 PM, Thornton Wilkinson wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with torqueedo electric outboards?
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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.
Keep telling everyone that you can't beat the Honda 2 long shaft for the M17. Mine motored me home last week making about 2.5 kts against an 18 mph, gusting to 28 breeze and a short, sharp chop. I can carry its 27 lb in one hand and a can of gas in the other. Rick M17 #633 Lynne L On Monday, November 10, 2014, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
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.
I used a Tohatsu 3.5 (28 pounds) for a number of years on my M17, both on protected waters and in Matagora Bay, TX, Gulf of Mexico in some fairly dicy winds..... made about the same speed as Rick said. You could carry it in one hane and a small can of gas in the other along with a six pack and a loaf of bread !..... Bill T M17 258 (sold sometime ago, now it is on a Sparrow 16) Henderson, TX. www.tcboats.com -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rick Davies Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 6:55 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Torqeedo outboards Keep telling everyone that you can't beat the Honda 2 long shaft for the M17. Mine motored me home last week making about 2.5 kts against an 18 mph, gusting to 28 breeze and a short, sharp chop. I can carry its 27 lb in one hand and a can of gas in the other. Rick M17 #633 Lynne L On Monday, November 10, 2014, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
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.
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