How Long Do Outboard Motors Last: A Newbie’s Guide

How long do outboard motors last? 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, which one has better longevity? How many hours will a Honda/Yamaha/Mercury outboard motor last? The average life of an outboard motor is important for a boat owner as it will greatly affect your vessel’s value. It’s also crucial to help decide if a motor…

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Catching a sustainable dream: Nautor Swan’s first electrified maxi yacht is powered by Torqeedo

Catching a sustainable dream: Nautor Swan’s first electrified maxi yacht is powered by Torqeedo. Pietarsaari, Finland (13 June 2024) – The Swan 88 “DreamCatcher,” a first-of-its-kind hybrid-electric maxi yacht, stands as a testament to Nautor Swan’s pioneering spirit. This exclusive vessel is powered by a fully integrated Deep Blue system by Torqeedo, the world leader…

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Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo

Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo Torqeedo’s Customized Solutions team converted the 138-year-old Kaiser Friedrich to electric power, saving over 150 liters of diesel per operating hour. The massive, 100-ton steamer is powered by twin Deep Blue 50i motors and a 400 kWh Deep Blue battery bank. The historic…

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ePropulsion eLite Named 2024 Top Product

Atlanta, Ga. – ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today the ePropulsion eLite electric outboard has been named one of Boating Industry’s 2024 Top Products. To be eligible for consideration, products or services must have been introduced or significantly updated since January 2023. With hundreds of…

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Boat Motor Accessories: A Newbie’s Guide to Get Started

Boat motor accessories can break or rust away easily if you don’t maintain the motor regularly. So it’s important to know the crucial boat motor components and keep some spare boat engine parts handy for replacement. In this simple guide, you will learn the major boat motor accessories in a diagram, so that you can…

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Torqeedo to integrate ocean plastics into its pioneering products

Torqeedo’s Advanced Engineering Team leverages alternative materials to reduce the environmental impact of the company’s products. The first project tests ocean-bound plastics for integration into Torqeedo’s iconic orange propellers. Prototype propellers made of 100% high-quality recycled materials have performed well in initial testing. Torqeedo aims to help create a circular economy for used plastics and…

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