Torqeedo Electric Motors

Defender's most popular models are the Travel 503 and Travel 1003

These popular outboard motors have integrated lithium batteries and they can do everything a small petroleum outboard up to 3 HP can do, but they are quieter, cleaner and far more convenient. These motor easily propel tenders, dinghies and day-sailers up to 1.5 tons. These motors are geared to draw less power and last longer to help you cover more distance between charges. The Travel 503 CS Electric Outboard Motor with a 915 Wh Battery is a Defender Exclusive! This motor has tiller control weighs only 28 lbs. and up to 70% extended range. The test statistics were measured using the Travel 503 on a 2015 Achilles FB-FX Series inflatable boat, three people, lifejackets, spare battery and a bag of stuff to simulate a grocery run.

Defender stocks the reliable Torqeedo Cruise Outboard Motor ready to ship today

The Cruise motor can be powered by your own battery bank or you can add a powerful Torqeedo lithium battery. The Torqeedo motors and batteries have a durable and extremely robust design that is perfect for sailboats and motorboats as well as commercial application up to 10 tons. Defender stocks these motors with remote throttle control or tiller control, in 2.0 kW or 4.0 kW. The Cruise 2.0 and Cruise 4.0 have a weight of only 16kg / 17 kg.

Plug & Play: convenient marine equipment packages

Defender makes the switch to alternative sustainable boat drives as uncomplicated for you as possible. All the components that you typically need come with the Torqeedo drive system that you buy, and the components already communicate with each other, too. The on-board computer with GPS-based calculation of the remaining range is standard equipment. Useful accessories include our smartphone app, spare batteries, tiller extensions, transport bags and a whole lot more.

Sailors use electric outboard motors

You want a boat motor that is nearly as reliable as your sail? light, super-silent and sustainable. Defender stocks the popular Torqeedo cruise outboard motors that are popular among sailboat owners. Sailors also like the lightweight Torqeedo Travel outboard motors to power their dinghies. These lightweight motors, that are under 30 lbs., are easy to mount and easy to store. This makes them efficient and safe alternative to gas powered outboards motors.

The cleaner alternative

Torqeedo drives cause no water pollution, because there is no exhaust gas, no oil, and no gasoline. They are superior to combustion motors in regard to their carbon footprint. The reason for the better carbon footprint of Torqeedo's electric drive systems is their low, resource-saving weight together with their dramatically lower power requirements in operation.