Propulsion: here’s what your tender (and your boat) needs
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Thrust is essential for safe and worry-free cruising, both for the tender and for one’s boat. Choosing the right motorization and accessories really makes for reliable cruising when you’re not sailing. In this article we look at some of the alternatives available, from saildrives to tender outboards to the latest hi-tech propellers. These items not only enhance performance, but also improve the efficiency and steerability of your boat, so you can always travel with peace of mind on board.
Travel XP S – Torqeedo
Torqueedo’s Travel electric motor has power equivalent to a 3 hp (1,080 W), weighs 11.6 kg and the battery 9.6 kg. With a slow speed tender, it has a range of as much as 3 hours.
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DF2.5 – Suzuki
Suzuki’s entry-level outboard is the 2.5-horsepower DF2.5. It is a single-cylinder, essential four-stroke engine Weight: 13 kg, displacement: 68 cc, perfect for small tenders.
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Proportional maneuvering propellers – Vetus
These thrusters have a truly “proportional” control by which the propeller increases rotational speed in proportion to how far, left or right, you push the control joystick knob.
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eLite – ePropulsion
Electric motor with built-in battery of 378 W, power of 500 W peaking at 750 W in sport mode, “one click” release from support bracket, weighing 7.9 kg including bracket.
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RemigoOne Neo – Remigo
RemigoOne Neo is an ultra-compact electric propulsion outboard designed for dinghies and small boats equipped with a 1,500-watt Boost mode (about 4 hp equivalent) that is ideal for those looking for efficient and innovative motorizations.
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Propulsion. Smart 1.3 – Boatee
Boatee Smart 1.3 is a 1300W Italian electric outboard that provides over an hour of autonomy at full power and 2.5 hours at 50 percent, weighing just 6 kg.
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BF 4 – Honda
The Honda BF 4 is a compact, lightweight and user-friendly four-stroke outboard. It is nimble to carry and has a 1.5-liter internal fuel tank, ensuring comfort reliability.
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Propulsion. 2.5 hp – Yamaha
Yamaha’s baby of the house is a 2.5-hp, 4-stroke, compact and ultra-lightweight outboard designed to be easy to carry and operate. Quiet operation and safe handling thanks to the ergonomic handle and intuitive controls.
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Avator 7.5 – Mercury
The progenitor of Mercury’s electric range, the Avator 7.5e is equivalent to a 3.5 hp. It weighs less than 20 kg in addition to the battery, which weighs 7.6 kg. Autonomy up to 19 hours sailing at a low speed.
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D1 Saildrive – Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta’s D1 Saildrive is a compact diesel propulsion system optimized for comfort and quietness. It offers low vibration, low consumption, and ease of installation and maintenance.
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