Electric Outboard Motors
Though electric power propulsion has been around a long time for the marine sector we are now able to offer real world electric outboard motors for:
• Yachts (to replace inboard motors)
• Back up engines for boats up to 6 tons
• Tenders (where it all started)
Like many people Ashton Marine Services were more than a touch sceptical about the range, weight, charging time etc. – Were these a nice concept or are they in fact real world solutions that are suitable for the west coast of Scotland!
The game changer for us came after testing the ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus (with its floating battery). We were looking for an auxillary electric outboard for our Warrior 165 and 5m Safety Rib (Carson 500 with a deep v hull and wider than other RHIBs of similar size) and were incredibly impressed with the range and performance achieved.
Our test results revealed a range of over 5nm without the need to link it to our on-board batteries and a speed from 3.2 to 4.8 knots in a force 4/5 wind off Largs on Scotland’s West Coast.
The ePropulsion electric pod solutions are also now being fitted to a wide range of sailing boats and have again produced impressive results and are now a very attractive option for repowering.
Based on all this, Ashton Marine Services is delighted to announce that we are now a dealer for the ePropulsion range of electric outboards and pod motors and genuinely believe that these electric outboard engines complement our other solutions.
Key advantages or electric outboard motors / pod motors
• No servicing
• No worries about fuel going off
• No need to flush engines
• Far easier to use and no pull start
• Silent
• No impeller
• Clean i.e. no oil, fuel, grease etc.
• No exhaust and hence no fumes or smells
• Can be used on inland waters where increasingly petrol motors are banned
• Clever solar charging solutions are available
• Very quick return on investment
ePropulsion Range (prices shown inclusive of VAT)
The ePropulsion range of electric outboards and pod motors includes
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| eLite 500W | £995 |
| Spirit 1.0 Plus Extra Shortshaft (3hp) | £1875 |
| Spirit 1.0 Plus Shortshaft (3hp) | £1875 |
| Spirit 1.0 Plus Longshaft (3hp) | £1925 |
| Navy 3.0 Evo Short Shaft (6hp) | £2200 |
| Navy 3.0 Evo Long Shaft (6hp) | £2200 |
| Navy 6.0 Evo Short Shaft (9.9hp) | £2600 |
| Navy 6.0 Evo Long Shaft (9.9hp) | £2600 |
| Pod Drive 1.0 Evo (3hp) | £950 |
| Pod Drive 3.0 Evo (6hp) | £2000 |
| Pod Drive 6.0 Evo (9.9hp) | £2500 |
| E60 Battery | £1800 |
| E163 Battery | £3859 |
For further information on our growing range of electric outboards and pod drives or to arrange a demonstration please call Ashton Marine Services on 07595 638185 or click here to send us a message.
We are open 7 days a week and most Bank Holidays between 8am and 8pm.
