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Torqeedo’s Travel 1003

Clean, quiet outboard power

From Issue   September 2015

Torqeedo’s outboards with ratings up to an equivalent of 8 hp are designed without anti-ventilation plates. The foil-sectioned shafts on all but the smallest outboard aid in keeping surface air from getting to the prop.

F or decades I resisted boating under power and took pride in getting where I wanted to go under my own steam or under sail. That changed when I had kids: they were too young to help with rowing, the summer winds are usually too light for getting anywhere by sailing, and the joy of hanging out with them meant more to me than manning the oars. I built a Caledonia yawl with them in mind and installed a motor well. I bought a small 2.5-hp Yamaha outboard—a four-stroke to avoid leaving behind a cloud of stinky blue smoke typical of two-stroke outboards—but it still had an environmental impact in both the fuel it consumed and the peace it disturbed. For the past 11 years, Torqeedo has worked to eliminate both with their electric motors. In 2010 I tried the smallest motor they produce, the Ultralight, on a kayak. The equivalent of a 1-hp motor, the Ultralight would drive the kayak at an impressive 4 ¼ knots and an exciting 5 ½ knots after I added a foil-shaped fairing to the tubular shaft.

The two Travel motors are the smallest of the Torqeedo outboards. The Travel 503 is rated as the equivalent of a 1.5-hp gas motor; the Travel 1003, the equivalent of a 3-hp. I tried the Travel 1003S (S for short shaft) on three different boats: the Caledonia yawl, a Whitehall, and an Escargot canal boat. Torqeedo lists the shaft length for the Travel 1003S at 62.5 cm (24 5/8″), a measurement from the bearing surface of the mounting bracket to the center of the prop. On gas outboards the shaft length is commonly measured to the anti-ventilation plate, not the propeller axis; the Travel 1003 has no anti-ventilation plate, but I measured 46.5 cm (18 ¼″) to where one would be. That’s roughly the maximum span between the bottom of the hull and the site for the mounting bracket. The shaft length for the Travel 1003L is listed as 75cm/29.5″.)

Disassembling the motor makes it much easier to stow out of the way when it’s not needed. The long pin locks the battery pack in place.

The Travel 1003 weighs 30 lbs, 7 lbs less than my Yamaha, and it separates into three pieces—the tiller and its computer just shy of 2 lbs, the battery at 12 lbs, and the lower unit about 16 lbs—making it a whole lot easier to move around, mount, and stow.

Set in the motor well of a Caledonia yawl, the Travel 1003 S reached a maximum speed of 5 knots. The orange pin on the bench locks the shaft when the boat’s rudder is used for steering. The orange tab on the tiller is a magnetic kill switch.

I used the Travel 1003 first on my Caledonia yawl, a 19′ 6″ x 6′ 2″ double-ender. With the motor at full throttle, the yawl peaked at 5.0 knots. My Yamaha logged a top speed of 5.8 knots. (I have an electric trolling motor rated at 40 lbs of thrust, but it falls so far short of the Travel 1003 that I don’t bother including it in these trials.)  A built-in computer with GPS shows the percentage of battery charge and the distance it will take you at the speed indicated. At full speed a full charge had a cruising range of 2.4 nm. At 4 knots that range increased to 6.3 nm, at 3 knots 9.5nm, and at 2 knots 15.6 nm. The speeds and ranges I recorded were consistent with Torqeedo’s data for the Travel 1003 .

Ranges predicted by the Travel 1003 for a full battery charge with three boats at various speeds

There is a slight lag in the response to the throttle, and the motor will ramp up to the selected speed rather than apply full power immediately. That keeps the boat from lurching about, and, I imagine, prolongs the life of the motor and the boat. Even with the lag and ramp-up, I was impressed with how quickly the Travel 1003 could bring the yawl from 5 knots at full speed ahead to a dead stop: just 3 seconds and less than two boat-lengths.

The Travel 1003 operates in reverse, and a latch keeps the shaft locked down to prevent the prop from climbing. The yawl made 3.5 knots with the Travel 1003 in reverse at full throttle. (The Yamaha does not have reverse but rotates through 360 degrees, as does the Travel 1003.) Releasing the latch allows the motor to kick up over obstructions while moving forward and to be raised to reduce the drag while rowing or sailing. A removable pin will lock the Travel 1003 facing straight ahead for steering with a boat’s rudder.

The Travel 1003 is quiet but not completely silent. It has a whine that rises in pitch and volume as the throttle gets cranked up, but even at its loudest it is neither an impediment to a conversation nor anywhere near as loud as my gas outboard. It doesn’t vibrate either, so there’s no rattling anywhere on the boat. Its relatively quiet operation at low-to-moderate speeds is great for dinner cruises. I’m used to gauging speed by the racket my gas motor makes when moving along at a good clip, but even at full throttle, the sound the Travel 1003 makes belies how fast the boat is moving; it’s more like sailing than motoring.

On my 14′ lapstrake Whitehall the Travel 1003 peaked at 5.5 knots. (I didn’t—and wouldn’t—try to mount the heavier Yamaha on the transom—there’s little buoyancy in the stern.) I also did trials with my son’s 19′ 6″ x 6′ Escargot canal boat , weighing over a half ton with gear and two of us aboard. It brought the canal boat up to 4.4 knots, just slightly slower than the Yamaha at 4.7 knots.

Torqueedo claims on its website that the Travel 1003 “can do everything a 3-hp petrol outboard can, plus it’s environmentally friendlier, quieter, lighter, and more convenient.” The latter half of that is certainly true, but I’d suggest the former isn’t a good comparison to make. According to the owner’s manual, my Yamaha has a maximum output of 2.5 horsepower or 1.8 kW at 5,500 rpm, while the Travel 1003 display reads 1,000 watts (1.0 kW) at full throttle with  maximum propeller speed listed by Torqeedo at 1,200 rpm. Going by the numbers gets murky. The Yamaha rating is for propeller-shaft horsepower, and the Torqeedo rating is for input power with propulsive power at 480 watts; static thrust is listed as 68 lbs, but that’s not calculated the same way as it is for trolling motors. Torqeedo offers some clarification on the terms and their equivalence with gas outboards, but my sea trials for top speed didn’t bear that out for the Travel 1003, even up against a 2.5-hp instead of a 3-hp gas outboard.

I haven’t made precise mileage calculations for my gas outboard, but one measurement I made on Google Earth for a passage on a full tank of gas (0.24 gallon) was 6 miles, running at about two-thirds throttle. That’s 25 miles per gallon. At a comparable speed the Travel 1003 will cover about the same distance. To extend the range of my gas outboard, I’ll carry two 2.5-gallon gas cans for a range of 125 miles. For the Travel 1003, an extra battery, at $650, brings the range to 16 miles. For charging away from home, Torqeedo offers a 50-watt solar charger for the Travel 1003, and it is possible to recharge its battery from an in-board 12-volt system. In my experience recharging was an overnight process, only slightly more than the 14 hours listed by Torqeedo; the latest models have cut that time  in half. While I don’t have to think much about my range with my gas outboard, the Travel 1003 would require some thoughtful planning to achieve the same range for an extended cruise. If your outings with the Travel 1003 aren’t pushing the limits of its range, you can use the energy for other purposes: its battery has a port you can use to charge electronic devices.

Christopher Cunningham is the editor of Small Boats Monthly.

Torqeedo  distributes its products through a network of dealers and offers the Travel 1003  for $1,999 with a two-year warrantee.

Thanks to reader Elliot Arons for suggesting this review.

A Cautionary Tale

When I tested the Travel 1003 on my Whitehall, I put thin plywood pads on the varnished transom to protect it from the motor’s mounting bracket and turned the screws down as tight as I could, knowing they wouldn’t leave their mark on the mahogany. The Whitehall isn’t meant to carry an outboard, let alone maintain trim with the weight of a motor and its operator well aft, so I sat as far forward as I could and still keep a hand on the motor’s tiller. I made a few runs, back and forth in a protected canal, some at full speed. On the last run, while at full power, the tiller slipped suddenly from between my fingers and the motor turned 90 degrees, pushing parallel to the transom. It then twisted almost to horizontal and then slipped off the transom. I lunged for it as it went overboard and got a hand on the tiller. The magnetic kill switch disengaged and the prop stopped turning. I thought I had averted disaster, but as the boat carried forward, the angle between the tiller and the motor opened up and they parted, just as they’re meant to do if you’re disassembling the pieces for transport or storage. The cable from the tiller didn’t have a connection strong enough to hold the battery and lower unit, and down they went. I was left holding the tiller, a bit stunned.

To recover the motor I needed to find it first, then snag it. The underwater video system and a hastily made grappling hook did the job.

I went home and made a grappling hook out of steel rod and connected it to my Harbor Freight underwater video camera. I was feeling hopeful about recovering the motor—it had gone down in a narrow stretch of water, and I had a pretty good idea of where it would have come to rest. Unfortunately, the water in the area was about 25′ deep and the light on the bottom was dim, so the video camera could show only a narrow swath of the sandy bottom. The next day I tried again, but it was too difficult to manage the boat and control the depth of the camera at the same time. I returned with my son Nate, and we were about to give up when he spotted the motor. It went in and out of the camera’s view, but after 20 minutes he got the hook on the power cable and brought the motor and battery up.

The Travel 1003 has an IP67 rating and is waterproof for 30 minutes at 1 meter, but not for two days at 25′. The red indicator light on the battery case blinked on a few times, and that was its last sign of life. I opened the case to get the water out of it and the damage to the batteries and the circuit board was evident.

I can’t fault the Travel 1003. I’m not sure what caused the sudden turn, but with the motor running at full power I should have had a firm grip on the tiller. The Travel 1003 can rotate 360 degrees and can be oriented parallel to the transom. My Yamaha is the same way and has, on two occasions, twisted its bracket a bit out of position when turned 90 degrees and gunned for tight maneuvering. Larger outboards may have stops to limit their steering range and lessen the chances of prying themselves off a transom. The plywood pads I used to protect my Whitehall’s transom may have lessened the Travel 1003’s grip, but if my calculation for the torque created—140 ft-lbs—is correct, it may have dislodged itself even without the pads.

Three precautions come to mind for small outboards that can rotate to 90 degrees on either side. A solidly anchored cleat along the edge of the transom where the motor is attached would serve as a stop for the clamps on the inboard side. Some commercially made pads for the inside face of the transom have a lip at the top meant to keep a loosened clamp from slipping off. (They require more time to get the motor in place; a couple of slots cut off-center alleviate that problem.) Secondly, a safety cable or chain can tether the motor to the boat. My Yamaha has a hole in the mounting bracket meant for a cable and includes a recommendation in the instruction manual to use it. The Travel 1003 has holes in the clamp screw handles that can serve as safety-cable attachment points; a note about using them as such would be a worthy addition to its user manual. Finally, hang on to the tiller.— CC

Epilogue (October 2, 2015)

While it was clear to me that an outboard capable of rotating through 360° has the potential to turn to 90°—parallel to the transom—and wrench itself out of position or tear itself off entirely, I didn’t understand what had caused the motor to turn in the first place. I found a likely explanation in the September/October issue of WoodenBoat magazine. That issue’s “Getting Started in Boats” feature is “A Small Outboard Motor Primer” by Jan Adkins. Jan describes “The Death Spiral,” a common accident in which the operator of an outboard skiff is thrown overboard by a sudden turn and often severely injured when the boat circles around. Here’s the cause of the spiral: “For any reason (inattention, slippery hands, a reflex to reach for something) the helmsperson’s steering hand leaves the outboard tiller/handle. Unequal resistance between the deep propeller blade and the shallow propeller blade exerts torque that twists the outboard to port. The small boat turns violently to starboard….”

In my case, I had a loose grip on the tiller and the motor twisted itself off the transom rather than cause a sharp turn to starboard. Because the boat hadn’t turned violently and I had been looking over the bow at the time, I don’t have a clear memory of which way the motor had turned (and I had revarnished the transom of my Whitehall) but the slight scars that remained indicated that the motor had indeed twisted to port. (The Travel 1003’s propeller has a right-hand rotation—clockwise when viewed from astern—typical of outboards and would twist to port. A left-hand prop would cause a boat to turn to port.)

My Yamaha has a screw that increases the friction in the mount to lock the motor in position if I’m using a rudder to steer. If I’m steering with the motor I maintain a little friction so I can steer well but don’t have to “micromanage” the tiller. The Travel 1003 uses a pin to lock the motor for using a rudder to steer and without the pin the motor can rotate freely. Even though the Yamaha can be adjusted for turning friction, I’ll be much more careful with both motors when using them to steer.— CC

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I have had Torqeedo Travel 1003 for several years. It has a strong battery and will push my Norseboat 17.5 for about 10 miles at 3.0 knots. As you say, it is not a good choice for extended multi-day trips where recharging may be difficult, but for a day trip or overnight it’s great.

Aside from the advantages you mention, there is no winterizing, spark plugs to foul, or fuel to spill. Best of all it starts with a twist of the throttle. I feel confident sending my kids or friends out without worrying about their ability to get a gas motor running.

The only drawback, as you point out, is the range, which I bet most of us never exceed anyway. The advantages are far more persuasive to me. If everyone was already using Torqeedos and the gas outboard was introduced as an alternative, I bet very few people would by one.

We have a 1003 that we use on our 28′ Stuart Knockabout which displaces 4,000 lbs. We have a removable side bracket made of very heavy stainless. We had 4-hp Yamaha 4-stroke on it for years and you you could go straight to full throttle. First time we tried that with the 1003, the incredible torque cracked the bracket! After we had it rewelded, we now accelerate slowly and never go to full throttle until the boat has some way on her. Full throttle is just shy of 5 knots and we usually run at 3 if the wind dies. Great motor! I only wish the tiller display was easier to read without glasses!

It should be noted that, unlike a gas motor, the Torqeedo must be removed when sailing. According to the manufacturer, it can not be freewheeled without damage to the motor. This is a pain, especially when one wants to go just a short distance before switching to sail. The motor must be taken off and stowed before sailing. I never worry about drag on my Caledonia, so I would rather leave the motor in the well, but it’s a no-go.

Question: Can the Torqeedo tilt up out of water if mounted on a transom?

Yes, the Torqeedo Travel can be tilted up out of the water just like any small outboard motor, so you can raise it for sailing, rowing, or coming ashore without having to remove it from the transom.

As a Torqeedo dealer and user on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, let me offer a clarification about the Travel 1003’s horsepower. The motor has a power consumption of 1000 watts at top speed, which is equal only to about 1 1/3 hp. While this keeps power consumption low, it also keeps the motor under 2 hp, which is useful for boats like the SolarSkiff that are designed following the US Coast Guard standards for watercraft with engines under 2 hp. However, Torqeedo claims a propulsive force equivalent to that of a 3 to 4 hp gas engine: its electric motor is more efficient at converting its 1000 watt input power into propulsive output power, hence the 3-4 hp “equivalency.” My wife and I had a chance to put this power claim to the test this summer. We crossed the Bay of St. Louis in a two-person SolarSkiff for a group picnic at some friends’ home across the Bay. Going over in the late morning, the winds were light. Coming back, however, the afternoon seabreeze predictably began to fill in and it wasn’t long before we were motoring back against 12-knot winds, gusting to 15, with whitecaps everywhere. The Torqeedo Travel 1003 had the power to keep us moving against the wind and waves with no problem: we can’t do that with a 55 lb-thrust trolling motor! While I can honestly say that 12-mph winds are about the top that I would plan to be out on the water in a small craft with a Torqeedo, it both had the power and the range we needed that day for the 6-1/2 mile round trip. I did take my Torqeedo battery charger in my dry bag, though, and plugged the battery in while we enjoyed lunch with our friends, just to make sure we had sufficient power for the return home.

The most I have run my battery down is to 20% of its maximum capacity, with the motor conveniently and automatically beeping reminder warnings when it hits 30%, 20%, and 10% capacity. With the new lithium-ion battery design, it fully recharged in only 5 hours. The 7-hour recharge with the new battery is for a recharge of a fully discharged battery, whether plug-in or solar.

Chris, Congrats on the outstanding, detailed piece on the Torqeedo and the performance comparison to your Yamaha. I believe the current Torqeedo is a breakthrough product. I broke a long-time promise to myself never to sell my 5-hp 2-stroke Johnson. But, at long last, its 46-lb weight had become too much; its occasional hard-starting caused by water in that miserable fuel known as ethanol had become discouraging, as had the endless pulls on the starter cord.

There is little to add to your piece but the following may also be of help to those considering purchase of a Torqeedo. In your photo of the disassembled motor, there is a small orange peg shown beside the larger orange rod used to secure the battery to the motor. Although I have not found mention of it in the owner’s manual, the orange peg is meant to be inserted through a hole in the motor’s top portion into a hole in the leg. It prevents the head from rotating so the motor can’t be turned as accidentally happened to you when you least needed it. This would be of most use in an application where the boat’s rudder is there to steer with. It would not be practical on the transom of a rowboat where rotating the motor is needed for steering.

Oddly, I recall reading an owner review of the Torqeedo in which he complained that the mounting screws loosened up and his motor fell off. For whatever reason, this may be something owners should check before every outing to ensure things are really, really tight. It was good of you to note there are holes in the clamp handles by which they may be secured to the boat. The owner’s manual should mention this aspect. In my own application on the transom of an inflatable, I have one of those locking devices that slides over the clamping screw handles and effectively prevents them from loosening in any threatening manner. I can imagine your experience was quite unnerving.

As a motor for an inflatable or dinghy to get one from dock to mooring and back, the Torqeedo is perfect. I have found that full-throttle operation for about 25-30 minutes takes the battery down to about 62% but recharging at home has the battery back to full charge in rather little time. When I had the chance to use the Torqeedo 1003 longshaft as a sailboat auxiliary, I found that it easily moved a 3100-lb keel daysailer when the wind died. Putting it on the side bracket was a relative pleasure because, when broken down into its three main components, weight is not an issue. (I have tied a line from the battery to the battery mount rod so the latter can’t be lost overboard.) About 15-20 minutes running at part throttle brought us back to the mooring. Again, recharging was quickly done at home. The key for such an application, as the Stuart Knockabout owner noted, is the motor’s torque. I believe an electric motor develops peak torque at 0 rpm and that is key to getting a boat moving and then keeping it going steadily. But speed should not be a priority.

After one season, about the only improvements I can think of would be larger numbers on the readout display, a less abrupt response to initial throttle input—new owners should practice gingerly when first starting out if in a slip—and a somewhat greater tilt angle to get the skeg completely out of the water. The absence of need to winterize, let alone worry about storing or discarding fuel, are obvious plusses.

The 1003 is about twice the $900 price listed by West Marine for a Mercury 3.5 hp. If one has the right application need, I’d say the Torqeedo is well worth it.

Thanks for your comments, Stan. The small steering fixing pin is mentioned in the Travel 1003 manual on pages 9, 15, and 26 (do a search for “pin”), but there isn’t an illustration that shows it clearly. The pin gets put in place before the battery and once the battery is locked with the large locking pin, the small pin is secured.

I have an Able , a Selway Fisher design, in which I have a permanently installed 6-hp Tohatsu outboard. The engine is mounted on the centerline in way of the keel and I leave it down (in neutral) when sailing. Being in the draft of the keel the drag seems to be minimal. I would like to replace this with a powerpod of some sort, faired into the keel. I was considering a Torqueedo 1003 which I would use the power head and the controller. I did note that the Torqueedo manual says not to leave the unit freewheeling in the water when sailing as there would be damage to the electronics of the system. I am assuming that this is because, when free wheeling, the motor becomes a generator, sending an electrical charge back into the system. If this is the case, would: A: diodes (to negate electrical feedback) solve this problem? B: A mechanical stop on the prop? C: A master switch to disconnect the power from the power head? I think that there are many of us out here looking for a way to modify existing trolling motors to power our small craft. Spending $6,000.00 on an Elco pod is out of reach for most of us. I belong to the TSCA here on Cape Cod and this is a topic of conversation quite frequently. Many freshwater reservoirs and lakes are off limits to gas engines, so this would open up sailing venues for a lot of us. I’d love some feedback on this.

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Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

• By Webb Chiles
• Updated: January 8, 2013

Torqeedo Travel 1003

The joy of sailing. A finely balanced hull cutting through waves. Blue sky above. Salt spray sparkling across the bow. Warm breeze against skin. A delightful whiff of gasoline. Wait! Stop! And I did, upon noting the first sniff of gasoline that I’ve detected on any boat that I’ve owned, over a span of almost 40 years.

Gannet , the Moore 24 I bought in 2011, came with not one but two gasoline outboards. I thought I’d keep whichever was more reliable—until that first whiff. Moore 24s have open interiors with limited places to stow outboards and jerry jugs of gasoline below, and I keep my decks uncluttered. On a passage, I’d inevitably find myself sleeping next to the outboard and gasoline and oil. It wasn’t going to happen.

Although before I made my first circumnavigation in her, I sailed the engineless, 37-foot Egregious in and out of her slip in San Diego, having no engine on Gannet was not an option. Her then home, North Point Marina on Lake Michigan, near the Illinois/Wisconsin border, with 1,500 slips the biggest freshwater marina in the world, doesn’t permit “sailing, rowing, paddling, or sculling” inside the breakwater. Neither do many other marinas. You may have noticed that the world is falling apart. Perhaps that’s happening because it’s being run by powerboaters.

After some research, I ordered a German-made electric Torqeedo Travel 1003—and learned that it isn’t easy being green. Why? First, in this case, is cost, and second is range.

A Travel 1003 costs roughly $2,000, more than twice the price of a gas outboard of similar power, and has a range of 2 to 16 miles. The 2 miles is at full throttle, when the 520-watt-hour battery will be discharged in 30 minutes. The 16 miles is at low throttle, when the battery will last eight hours.

On the light and easily driven Gannet , I’ve found that at medium throttle, which provides a speed of 2.5 knots, the battery is good for about three hours and a distance of 7 miles. In practice, this means that in and out of the harbor twice leaves the battery close to needing to be recharged, a task that takes more than 23 hours. Even with a boat that sails well, this short range presents problems.

When coastal cruising, I want to be at the next harbor before dark, and I like to start early. Powering across smooth water at first light before the wind comes up has its charms. With the quiet but not completely silent Torqeedo—there’s a not unpleasant whirring sound—those charms aren’t much compromised. But not many miles are covered, either.

Torqeedo offers a possible solution: a solar panel that rolls up for storage and is said to provide unlimited range in bright sunlight. This panel costs $1,000. Nevertheless, I requested and received one for my 70th birthday. Being old has its compensations.

I knew the dimensions of the panel, but sometimes you have to see something to really understand. When the box arrived, I thought it big. When I opened it and unrolled the panel, Carol, my wife, immediately said, “There’s no place for that on Gannet .” And within the length of its connecting cord, there wasn’t. I sent the panel back.

I’m considering buying a second battery, for $700, that would more than double my range by allowing one battery to be used while the other is being partially recharged by the boat’s main electrical system with its own solar panels. This would also increase the cost of being green to about three times that of an equivalent 3-horsepower gas outboard.

Having said all this, I don’t regret my choice at all.

The good news begins just after I place the clever Moore 24 outboard bracket in its slot in the stern. The bracket is easy to insert and remove even while the boat is under way, and so is the three-part Torqeedo, which, at 31 pounds for the long-shaft version, weighs about the same as a comparable gas outboard. On the advice of a former Moore 24 owner, I bought the long-shaft version. He meant well, but this was a mistake. The short shaft would’ve worked, saved a pound, taken up less room below, and not required special manipulation to clear the water when the engine isn’t in use.

On our first venture into Lake Michigan with the Torqeedo, I found that even when the engine was locked in the raised position, the long shaft left the prop partially dragging in the water, undercutting sailing performance and creating far more noise than the engine does in use. The solution—to tilt the engine more and secure it with sail ties to the stern-pulpit stanchions—means that I have to remove the tiller arm and stow it below. Slightly awkward, but necessary.

With the shaft tightened to the outboard bracket by two plastic-handled bolts, the battery is slipped into its slot, lowered, then locked by inserting a plastic pin. Finally, the tiller arm is attached and two electric cables connected: one from the battery to the shaft, the other from the tiller arm to the battery.

I’m struck by three things in this process: how well the Torqeedo is engineered and designed, how easy it is to mount and assemble, and how clean the parts are. No grease. No oil. No scrubbing my hands before I touch anything else.

My only reservation about the quality of the Travel 1003 is that the electrical cable connectors are plastic rather than metal and raise a concern about eventual cross threading. Thus far, I haven’t had a problem, but I do think metal connectors would be better and more appropriate on what is a top-end product.

With the Travel 1003 assembled comes a great moment: instant, one-finger starting. Press a button on the tiller arm and the Torqeedo is on, although the only way you know that is by the tiller-arm display lighting up. No repeated pulling on a cord. No curses. No fiddling. Not even a sound. In fact, there’s wonder and doubt that the engine is on, relieved by twisting the tiller handle and seeing the big, two-bladed prop turn. Back to neutral and absolute silence.

The Travel 1003 has forward, reverse, and, for 2,050-pound Gannet , ample power and torque. I don’t know how fast it will drive the little boat, but I’ve had her at 6 knots in one brief burst.

I knew my speed from the remarkable tiller-arm display, with built-in GPS, that shows the percentage of remaining battery charge, remaining range at the current speed, speed over ground, and consumption in watts. Increasing rpm and observing the often-dramatic decrease in range is instructive. An alarm sounds when battery charge drops to 30 percent.

I’ve only approached setting off that alarm once, when haze and a wind shift caused me to come in a mile downwind of the breakwater entrance. Unfortunately, I lowered sails before I realized my mistake. Gannet dislikes being powered into chop, and I had to keep increasing rpm to make any headway. Lesson learned, I’ve subsequently been more careful on my returns to the marina, and I’ve added jib-furling gear so I can resume sailing without having to haul a jib back on deck.

Engines are necessary because people have made them necessary.

I don’t take exception to North Point Marina’s rules. More than 1,500 boats trying, on a busy weekend, to use one narrow, partially silted over entrance, with some of them short-tacking under sail in front of confused powerboaters, is certain chaos and probable disaster.

Harbors all over are now laid out with the expectation that vessels have engines. To clear in with officials in many ports requires tying to docks impossible to reach under sail. So an engine or a tow is needed for the last few hundred yards. And I need an engine for the .75-mile trip from my slip to beyond the maelstrom of powerboat wakes at the breakwater entrance.

For those distances, and for me, the Torqeedo Travel 1003 is excellent.

Webb Chiles has moved Gannet to San Diego to prepare her for his next voyage. Kindle editions of his books are available from Amazon.com .

To read another family’s account of using the Torqeedo, click here .

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Travel 1003 s / l, operating manual, bedienungsanleitung.

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The Torqeedo Travel 1003 S is an outboard motor designed for boating enthusiasts seeking a reliable and efficient propulsion system. Manufactured by Torqeedo, a leading provider of electric and solar-powered marine propulsion systems, the Travel 1003 S offers a range of features and benefits. With its lightweight design and powerful lithium battery, the Travel 1003 S delivers enhanced maneuverability and extended range. The motor's high-efficiency propeller ensures smooth and quiet operation, minimizing noise and disruption while on the water. The Travel 1003 S is equipped with a user-friendly control panel, allowing boaters to easily adjust speed and monitor battery life. The motor also features a GPS-based range calculation, providing real-time information on remaining range at various speeds. Built with durable and premium materials, the Travel 1003 S is designed to withstand the rigors of a marine environment. Its corrosion-resistant components ensure longevity and reliability, ensuring that users can enjoy their boating adventures for years to come. The Travel 1003 S is compatible with a range of boat types and sizes, offering versatility for different water-based activities. Whether for fishing, cruising, or exploring, this outboard motor provides consistent and dependable performance. In summary, the Torqeedo Travel 1003 S is a high-quality and efficient outboard motor, designed with durability and reliability in mind. Its lightweight design, powerful battery, and user-friendly features make it an ideal choice for boating enthusiasts looking for a sustainable and versatile propulsion system.

Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Torqeedo Travel 1003 S below.

What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol?

E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol. As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment.

Why is my Torqeedo Travel 1003 S motor not starting?

Check if the motor's battery charge level is sufficient. If it's low, connect it to a power source using the charger provided. Ensure the charger is properly connected and the battery is charging.

How do I attach the Torqeedo Travel 1003 S motor to my boat?

The motor can be attached to the boat by sliding the mount onto the transom. Ensure it is securely fastened using the mounting screws provided. Double-check that the motor is aligned properly and tightened securely.

How can I adjust the speed and power of the motor?

The speed and power of the motor can be adjusted using the tiller control handle. Push it forward for increased speed and power, and pull it back to decrease them. Experiment with different positions to find the desired level of propulsion.

What should I do if my Torqeedo Travel 1003 S motor overheats?

If the motor becomes too hot, it is important to allow it to cool down. Ensure the motor is out of the water and switch it off. Wait for it to cool down before using it again to prevent any potential damage.

How can I maintain the battery life of my Torqeedo Travel 1003 S motor?

To maximize battery life, avoid completely draining the battery. Recharge it before it reaches a critically low charge level. Also, store the battery in a cool, dry place when not in use and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures.

Is the manual of the Torqeedo Travel 1003 S available in English?

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Torqeedo Travel 1003 S Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents

• Allgemeines zur Anleitung
• Zeichenerklärung
• Aufbau der Sicherheitshinweise
• Zu dieser Betriebsanleitung
• Typenschild

Geräteregistrierung

Ausstattung und bedienelemente.

• Lieferumfang
• Bedienelemente und Komponenten

Technische Daten

• Lithium-Ionen-Akku
• Sicherheitseinrichtungen
• Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung
• Vorhersehbare Fehlanwendung
• Vor dem Gebrauch
• Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise

Inbetriebnahme

• Anbau des Antriebs an das Boot
• Fixierung der Lenkung
• Trimmung des Motors
• Laden des Akkus mit Netzgerät
• Laden des Akkus vom Bordnetz
• Versorgung eines Geräts über den USB-Versorgungsanschluss
• Anzeigen und Symbole
• Anzeige-Einstellungen
• Fahrtbeginn
• Vorwärts-/ Rückwärtsfahrt
• Fahrt Beenden
• Kippen des Motors

Demontage des Antriebs

Trailern/slippen des bootes, fehlermeldungen, pflege und service.

• Korrosionsschutz
• Ersatzteile
• Wechsel des Propellers

Allgemeine Garantiebedingungen

• Gewährleistung und Haftung
• Garantieumfang
• Garantieprozess

Entsorgung und Umwelt

• Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräten
• Entsorgung von Batterien

EG-Konformitätserklärung

Urheberrecht, 1 introduction.

• General Information on the Instructions
• Explanation of Symbols
• Layout of the Safety Information
• About this Operating Manual

2 Registering the Device

3 equipment and controls.

• Scope of Delivery
• Controls and Components

4 Technical Data

• Lithium-Ion Battery
• Safety Features
• Intended Use
• Foreseeable Misuse
• General Safety Information
• Installation of the Drive to the Boat
• Fixing the Steering in Place
• Trimming the Motor
• Charging the Battery Using the Power Supply Unit
• Charging the Battery from the Onboard Power Supply
• Powering a Device Using the USB Supply Connection
• Displays and Symbols
• Display Settings

7 Operation

• Emergency Stop
• Starting a Trip
• Forward/Reverse Motion
• Ending the Trip
• Tilting the Motor

8 Disassembling the Drive

9 towing/slipping the boat, 10 error messages, 11 care and service.

• Corrosion Protection
• Replacement Parts
• Battery Maintenance
• Replacing the Propeller
• Replacing the 503 S/L, 1003 S/L and 1003 CS/CL Fin

12 General Conditions of Warranty

• Warranty and Liability
• Scope of Warranty
• Warranty Process

13 Accessories

14 disposal and environment.

• Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Disposal of Batteries

15 EC Declaration of Conformity

16 copyright.

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• Page 1 Travel 503, 1003 S/L, 1003, 1103 CS/CL Originalbetriebsanleitung Deutsch English...
• Page 2 Bemerkungen zum Entwurf und der Benutzung unserer Produkte haben, wür- den wir uns freuen, wenn Sie uns darüber informieren. Generell können Sie sich mit allen Ihren Fragen zu Torqeedo Produkten jederzeit gerne an uns wenden. Die Kontakte hierzu finden Sie auf der Rückseite. Wir wün- schen Ihnen viel Freude mit diesem Produkt.

Page 3: Table Of Contents

• Page 4 Inhaltsverzeichnis 11.1 Pflege der System-Komponenten........40 11.1.1 Korrosionsschutz............40 11.2 Service-Intervalle............... 41 11.2.1 Ersatzteile............... 41 11.2.2 Akkupflege..............41 11.3 Wechsel des Propellers............42 11.4 Wechseln der Finne 503 S/L, 1003 S/L und 1003 CS/CL................. 12 Allgemeine Garantiebedingungen........45 12.1 Gewährleistung und Haftung..........45 12.2 Garantieumfang.................

Page 5: Einleitung

Page 6: aufbau der sicherheitshinweise, page 7: typenschild, page 8: geräteregistrierung, page 9: ausstattung und bedienelemente, page 10: technische daten, page 11: lithium-ionen-akku, page 12: sicherheit, page 13: bestimmungsgemäße verwendung.

• Page 14 Sicherheit Bei Funktionsstörungen des Motors erscheint ein Fehlercode im Display. Nach Lagern Sie Akkus oder Zellen nicht gefahrbringend in einer Schachtel oder in ei- Beseitigung des Fehlers kann der Motor in den meisten Fällen aus der Neu- nem Schubfach, in der sie sich gegenseitig kurzschließen oder durch andere lei- tralstellung weiter gefahren werden.

Page 15: Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise

• Page 16 Sicherheit W AR N UN G ! VORSICHT! Mechanische Gefährdung durch rotierende Bauteile! Quetschgefahr durch Kippen des Motors! Schwere Körperverletzungen oder Tod können die Folge sein. Leichte oder mittelschwere Körperverletzungen können die Folge sein. Tragen Sie keine weite Kleidung oder Schmuck in der Nähe der Antriebswelle Stellen Sie beim Kippen des Motors sicher, dass sich keine Personen in der oder des Propellers.

Page 17: Inbetriebnahme

• Page 18 Inbetriebnahme Montage Pinne Montage Akku Abb. 8: Montage Pinne Abb. 9: Montage Akku Aussparung innen Pinne Akku Aussparung außen 1. Setzen Sie die Pinne (3) von oben in die innere Aussparung (2) ein. 1. Setzen Sie den Akku (4) von oben in die äußere Aussparung (5) ein. 2.
• Page 19 Inbetriebnahme Arretierung Akku Kabelverbindungen HI NWEIS Der Kraftaufwand beim Einstecken der Kabel darf nicht zu groß sein, da sich sonst Pins verbiegen können. Die Überwurfmuttern der Stecker müssen gerade aufgesetzt werden, damit das Gewinde beim Festziehen nicht beschädigt wird. Abb. 10: Riegel Riegel 1.

Page 20: Fixierung Der Lenkung

Page 21: trimmung des motors, page 22: akkuversorgung, page 23: laden des akkus mit netzgerät, page 24: inbetriebnahme des bordcomputers.

• Page 25 Inbetriebnahme Drive Erscheint, wenn die Akkukapazität <30 % ist. Es ertönt ein dreima- slowly (1) liger Signalton. Der Signalton wird wiederholt, wenn der Ladezu- stand unter 20 % und 10 % sinkt. Charging (2) Wird während des Ladens angezeigt. GPS- Das integrierte GPS-Modul sucht Satellitensignale zur Geschwin- Searching (3) digkeitsbestimmung.

Page 26: Anzeige-Einstellungen

Page 27: betrieb, page 28: not-stopp, page 29: fahrbetrieb, page 30: lenkung.

• Page 31 Betrieb Hochkippen des Motors Abb. 23: Kippsperrhebel Abb. 24: Kippstellung Kippsperrhebel 1. Stellen Sie den Kippsperrhebel (1) auf Tilt-/ Auto-Kick-Up (Hebel oben). Der Kippsperrhebel (1) erlaubt in der Position Tilt-/ Auto-Kick-Up (Hebel oben) ein 2. Greifen Sie das Travel System am Akkugriff und kippen Sie die Motoreinheit bis Hochkippen des Motors bei Grundberührung.
• Page 32 Betrieb Herunterkippen des Motors Abb. 26: Arretierhebel Travel 503/1003 Abb. 25: Arretierhebel Travel 1103 Arretierhebel 1. Heben Sie den Motor an und lösen Sie den Arretierhebel (2). 2. Kippen Sie den Motor langsam nach unten. Seite 32 / 112...

Page 33: Demontage Des Antriebs

• Page 34 Demontage des Antriebs Abb. 29: Demontage Akku Abb. 30: Demontage Pinne Akku Aussparung außen Aussparung innen Pinne 5. Entfernen Sie den Akku (6) aus der äußeren Aussparung (7). 6. Entfernen Sie die Pinne (9) aus der inneren Aussparung (8). Seite 34 / 112...
• Page 35 Demontage des Antriebs Abb. 31: Knebelschrauben 10 Knebelschrauben 7. Lösen Sie die Knebelschrauben (10) der Spiegelhalterung. 8. Entfernen Sie den Motor vom Spiegel des Boots. Seite 35 / 112...

Page 36: Trailern/Slippen Des Bootes

Page 37: fehlermeldungen.

• Page 38 Neukalibrierung durchführen, siehe "E21". Kommunikationsfehler Motor Überprüfen Sie die Kabel und die Steckerverbindungen der Datenkabel. Reinigen Sie die Kontakte mit Kontaktspray. Kontaktieren Sie, wenn nötig, den Torqeedo-Service und teilen Sie diesem den Fehlercode mit. Kommunikationsfehler Pinne Überprüfung Sie die Steckverbindungen der Pinne.
• Page 39 Reinigen Sie die Kontakte mit Kontaktspray. Schalten Sie den Motor aus und wieder an. E41/ E42 Falsche Ladespannung Sollte der Fehler trotz der Verwendung eines Torqeedo Netzgeräts auftre- ten, Torqeedo Service kontaktieren. Akku leer Akku laden. Motor kann ggf. aus der Neutralstellung langsam weiter ge- fahren werden.

Page 40: Pflege Und Service

Page 41: service-intervalle, page 42: wechsel des propellers.

• Page 43 Pflege und Service 6. Verbinden Sie das Kabel zwischen Motor und Akku. 7. Prüfen Sie, dass die Motorwelle (6) rund läuft. 8. Lösen Sie das Kabel zwischen Motor und Akku. 9. Stecken Sie die innere Unterlegscheibe (5) auf die Motorwelle (6). Die Unterlegscheibe liegt am Bund der Motorwelle auf.

Page 44: Wechseln Der Finne 503 S/L, 1003 S/L Und

Page 45: allgemeine garantiebedingungen, page 46: garantieprozess, page 47: zubehör.

• Page 48 Zubehör Artikel-Nr. Produkt Beschreibung 1924-00 TorqTrac Smartphone-App für Travel 503/1003/1103, Cruise T/R sowie Ultralight Modelle. Ermöglicht größere An- zeige des Bordcomputers, Reichweitenanzeige auf der Karte und mehr. Benötigt Bluetooth Low Energy®- fähiges Smartphone 1914-00 Not-Aus-Magnetchip Not-Stopp-Schalter und Wegfahrsperre für alle Travel, Cruise und Ultralight Modelle 1927-00 Ersatzteilset Travel Set für Travel bestehend aus Not-Aus-Magnetchip, Akku-Arretierungsstift und Lenkungsarretierung...

Page 49: Entsorgung Und Umwelt

• Page 50 Entsorgung und Umwelt Für Kunden in anderen Ländern Batterien bzw. Akkumulatoren unterliegen der europäischen Richtlinie 2006/66/EG über (Alt)Batterien und (Alt)Akkumulatoren. Die Batterien bzw. Akkumulatoren sind mit dem Symbol einer durchgestrichenen Abfalltonne, siehe "Abb. 35: Durchgestri- chene Abfalltonne", gekennzeichnet. Unterhalb dieses Symbols befindet sich ggf. die Bezeichnung der enthaltenen Schadstoffe, nämlich "Pb"...

Page 51: Eg-Konformitätserklärung

• Page 52 EG-Konformitätserklärung Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich für den Hersteller Name: Torqeedo GmbH Anschrift: Friedrichshafener Straße 4a, 82205 Gilching, Deutschland abgegeben durch Name, Vorname: Dr. Plieninger, Ralf Stellung im Betrieb des Herstellers: Geschäftsführer Gilching, den 02.01.2019 Ort/Datum Rechtsgültige Unterschrift Dokumentenummer: 203-00002 Datum: 22.01.2019...

Page 53: Urheberrecht

• Page 54 Torqeedo Service Center Europa, Mittlerer Osten, Afrika Nordamerika Asien-Pazifik Torqeedo GmbH Torqeedo Inc. Torqeedo Asia Pacific Ltd. - Service Center - 171 Erick Street, Unit D- 2 Athenee Tower, 23rd Floor Wireless Road, Lumpini, Friedrichshafener Straße 4a Crystal Lake, IL 60014...
• Page 55 Reklamationsdaten do.com/service-center/service-standorte finden Sie eine Liste mit allen Adres- Genaue Produktbezeichnung Seriennummer sen. Wenn Sie Ihr Produkt an das Torqeedo Service-Center in Gilching schicken, brauchen Sie eine Vorgangsnummer, die Sie telefonisch oder per E-Mail abfra- Kaufdatum Betriebsstunden (ca.) gen können. Ohne Vorgangsnummer kann Ihre Sendung dort nicht angenom- men werden.
• Page 56 If you send your prod- Exact product designation Serial number uct to the Torqeedo Service Centre in Gilching, then you need a transaction number, which you can request by telephone or e-mail. Without a transaction Date of purchase Operating hours (approx.)
• Page 57 Travel 503, 1003 S/L, 1003, 1103 CS/CL Translation of the original operating instructions Deutsch English...
• Page 58 Foreword Foreword Dear Customer, We are delighted that you have chosen our motor. Your Torqeedo Travel system de- livers cutting-edge drive technology and efficiency. It has been designed and manufactured with the utmost care and with a special fo- cus on convenience, user-friendliness and safety, and has been extensively tested before delivery.
• Page 59 Contents Contents Introduction............... 61 6.2 Fixing the steering in place........... 76 1.1 General information on the instructions......61 6.3 Trimming the motor..............77 1.2 Explanation of symbols............61 6.4 Battery power................78 1.3 Layout of the safety information........62 6.4.1 Charging the battery using the power supply unit..................
• Page 60 Contents 10 Error messages..............93 11 Care and service..............96 11.1 Care of the system components......... 96 11.1.1 Corrosion protection..........96 11.2 Maintenance intervals............. 97 11.2.1 Replacement parts............. 97 11.2.2 Battery maintenance..........97 11.3 Replacing the propeller............98 11.4 Replacing the 503 S/L, 1003 S/L and 1003 CS/CL fin................

Page 61: Introduction

Page 62: layout of the safety information, page 63: name plate, page 64: registering the device, page 65: equipment and controls, page 66: technical data, page 67: lithium-ion battery, page 68: safety, page 69: intended use.

• Page 70 Safety In case of motor malfunctions, an error code appears on the display. After the Note that lithium-ion batteries having a capacity of > 100 Wh have not been al- error has been eliminated, the motor can be continued to be driven from the lowed to be carried as luggage on passenger planes since 2009.

Page 71: General Safety Information

• Page 72 Safety WA RN IN G ! CAUTION! Mechanical hazard from rotating components! Danger of crushing if motor tilts. This can result in severe physical injuries or death. Slight or moderately severe physical injuries may result. Do not wear jewellery or loose clothing in the vicinity of the drive shaft or When tilting the motor, ensure that no-one is present in the vicinity of the the propeller.

Page 73: Start-Up

• Page 74 Start-up Tiller installation Battery installation Fig. 43: Tiller installation Fig. 44: Battery installation Inner recess Tiller Battery Outer recess 1. Place the tiller (3) into the inner recess (2) from above. 1. Place the battery (4) into the outer recess (5) from above. 2.
• Page 75 Start-up Locking the battery Cable connections ADVI CE Do not use excessive force when plugging in the cables, since this may bend the pins. The union nut on the plugs must be put on straight in order to prevent dam- age to the thread during tightening.

Page 76: Fixing The Steering In Place

Page 77: trimming the motor, page 78: battery power, page 79: charging the battery using the power supply unit, page 80: start-up of the on-board computer.

• Page 81 Start-up Drive Displayed when the battery capacity is <30 %. Three beeps will slowly (1) sound. The beep will sound again once the state of charge drops below 20 % and 10 %. Charging (2) Displayed during charging. The integrated GPS module searches for satellite signals in order to searching (3) calculate speed.

Page 82: Display Settings

Page 83: operation, page 84: emergency stop, page 85: travel mode, page 86: steering.

• Page 87 Operation Tilting up the motor Fig. 58: Tilt lever Fig. 59: Tilting position Tilt lever 1. Set the tilt lever (1) to the Tilt / Auto kick-up position (lever up). The tilt lever (1) allows the motor to be tilted up in the event of grounding when it is 2.
• Page 88 Operation Tilting the motor down Fig. 61: Travel 503/1003 locking lever Fig. 60: Travel 1103 locking lever Locking lever 1. Lift the motor and release the locking lever (2). 2. Slowly tilt the motor down. page 88 / 112...

Page 89: Disassembling The Drive

• Page 90 Disassembling the drive Fig. 64: Removing the battery Fig. 65: Removing the tiller Battery Outer recess Inner recess Tiller 5. Remove the battery (6) from the outer recess (7). 6. Remove the tiller (9) from the inner recess (8). page 90 / 112...
• Page 91 Disassembling the drive Fig. 66: Transom clamp bolts 10 Transom clamp bolts 7. Remove the transom clamp bolts (10) from the transom bracket. 8. Remove the motor from the transom of the boat. page 91 / 112...

Page 92: Towing/Slipping The Boat

Page 93: error messages.

• Page 94 Communication error with motor Check the cables and the plug connections of the data cables. Clean the contacts using contact spray. If necessary, contact Torqeedo Service and tell them the error code. Tiller communication error Check the plug connections on the tiller.
• Page 95 Switch the motor off and on again. E41/ E42 Incorrect charging voltage If this error occurs despite the use of a Torqeedo power supply unit, con- tact Torqeedo Service. Battery flat Charge the battery. It may be possible to restart the motor slowly from the neutral position.

Page 96: Care And Service

Page 97: maintenance intervals, page 98: replacing the propeller.

• Page 99 Care and service 7. Check that the motor shaft (6) runs smoothly. 8. Remove the cable between motor and battery. 9. Place the inner washer (5) onto the motor shaft (6). The washer is in contact with the motor shaft collar. 10.

Page 100: Replacing The 503 S/L, 1003 S/L And 1003 Cs/Cl Fin

Page 101: general conditions of warranty, page 102: warranty process, page 103: accessories.

• Page 104 Accessories Item No. Product Description 1924-00 TorqTrac Smartphone App for Travel 503/1003/1103, Cruise T/R and Ultralight models. Enables larger display of the onboard computer, display of ranges on the chart, and more. Requires Bluetooth Low Energy®-capable smartphone 1914-00 Magnetic kill switch Emergency Stop switch and immobiliser for all Travel, Cruise and Ultralight models 1927-00 Travel spare parts kit...

Page 105: Disposal And Environment

• Page 106 Disposal and environment For customers in other countries Batteries are subject to European directive 2006/66/EC regarding (spent) batteries. The batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed out waste bin, see "Fig. 70: Crossed out waste bin". The designation of the pollutants contained, i.e. "Pb" for lead, "Cd"...

Page 107: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

• Page 108 EC Declaration of Conformity This declaration is made for and on behalf of the manufacturer Name: Torqeedo GmbH Address: Friedrichshafener Strasse 4a, 82205 Gilching, Germany Issued by Surname, first name: Dr. Plieninger, Ralf Position in the manufacturer's operation: Managing director...

Page 109: Copyright

• Page 112 Torqeedo Service Centre Europe, Middle East, Africa North America Asia-Pacific Torqeedo GmbH Torqeedo Inc. Torqeedo Asia Pacific Ltd. - Service Centre - 171 Erick Street, Unit D- 2 Athenee Tower, 23rd Floor Wireless Road, Lumpini, Friedrichshafener Strasse 4a Crystal Lake, IL 60014...

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Torqeedo Travel 1003 C

Torqeedo Travel 1003 C The Travel 1003 C is a new and uprated version of Torqeedo’s award-winning Travel 1003. This new electric outboard takes the concept of clean silent propulsion further, by offering extended range and runtime. Surprisingly it does not do this at the cost of extra bulk and weight, and like the 1003 it comes with an integrated lithium battery. Recent advances in lithium battery technology have enabled Torqeedo to produce a 915Wh battery, with a 73% increase in battery capacity compared to the battery on the standard Travel 1003, and with an almost identical weight. Both Torqeedo 1003 models offer the same wide-open throttle performance as a 3hp petrol outboard motor. However, due to the fact that electric engines produce maximum torque from zero to maximum RPM, the 1003 has the thrust equivalent of a 4hp motor across its mid-range power delivery. Running the 1003 at its mid-range sweet spot makes good sense, as at full power any electric motor quickly digests its battery’s reserves, compared to running at 75% of its maximum output. The Travel range is designed for tenders, dinghies and dayboats up to 1.5 tons, for which it has already proven very successful. With a total weight of just 14.9kg, including the integrated lithium battery, Torqeedo claim that the Travel 1003 C is the lightest and most efficient electric outboard in its class on the market. As standard, the Travel 1003 C comes with a GPS system, a digital read-out that displays power consumption, battery status and remaining range (displayed in either time or distance), and a convenient USB socket for charging a phone or powering a light while out on the water. The battery, though mounted on the powerhead, is easily removed or changed for a spare should you need it. However, at £749 for a second 915Wh battery I imagine most people will consider this option carefully. Users can download Torqeedo’s innovative free TorqTrac smartphone application for use with the new Travel 1003 C. When combined with Torqeedo’s Bluetooth TorqTrac adaptor, the TorqTrac app displays all motor information on a smartphone or similar device, and allows you to plan your trip in advance and share your position on a map with an estimated time of arrival. It also has a navigation facility that allows you to create waypoints, enabling you to pick your way out to your mooring on the darkest of nights. Torqeedo also offer a range of innovative accessories for their entire range of motors, including handy travel bags for the engine and battery, as well as a foldable solar panel for convenient and environmentally friendly charging on the go. The 1003 C is tiller-steered, with a four-step trim setting, and is waterproof to IP67 standard. The new Travel 1003 C is available for the 2017 boating season in a standard and long-shaft version, and is priced from £1,699 (inc. VAT).

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About Torqeedo Travel 1003 S Electric Motor | Special Stock – delivers over 1,000 watts of input power. With its integrated lithium battery and outstanding efficiency, the Torqeedo Travel is a great alternative to any small petrol outboard. It can do everything a 3 HP outboard motor can, but is lighter, cleaner, quieter, and more convenient. Special Stock outboard motors are refurbished by Torqeedo and made available to the Inflatable Boat Specialists, where we pass the saving on to our customers. There are a variety of reasons an outboard motor is classified as Special Stock. For instance, a customer may return a purchase without opening the box or using the item at all, there may be minor cosmetic blemishes procured during shipping, or a unit may have been displayed at trade shows or in showrooms. Special Stock Torqeedo Outboard motors come with a one year warranty. Motor Specifications Motor Type: Torqeedo Travel 1003 S Horsepower Equivalent: 3 hp Battery Type: Lithium Battery Capacity: 530 Wh Shaft Length: 15″ Steering: Tiller Starter: Electric Weight: 31 lbs (Including Battery) Waterproof: IP67 Warranty: 1 year Standard Features High-performance lithium battery with integrated GPS and USB connection, on-board computer display in the tiller, charger, emergency magnetic kill switch, propeller  

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Travel 1003

The Travel 1003 delivers over 1,000 watts of input power and in terms of propulsion is comparable with 3 HP petrol outboard.

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Its name says it all. With the Travel 1003 you can discover the world on water, completely waterproof to IP67.

Thanks to the on-board computer with its GPS-based calculation of the remaining range, you always have your own travel guide with you.

Compared with the Travel 503, the Travel 1003 has higher overall power and offers over 60% more battery capacity, enabling a greater range.

Both motors are suitable for inflatables and other small boats. The Travel 1003 will also easily propel tenders, dinghies and sailboats up to 1.5 tons.

• Can do everything that a 3 HP petrol outboard can, plus it’s environmentally friendlier, quieter, lighter and more convenient
• On-board computer with GPS-based calculation of remaining range
• Solar rechargeable – including during the voyage
• Can be easily dismantled for transport and space-saving storage
• A clean affair: no matter how or where you store your Travel, there’s no risk of leakage or petrol smells
• Stepless forward/reverse drive
• Manual tilting device with grounding protection
• 4-step manual trim device
• Completely waterproof (IP 67)
• Tiller control
• Integrated battery with 530 Wh Li-Ion
• Total weight 13.4 kg
• Shaft length: short 62.5 cm / long 75 cm

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Travel 903 S

Product description.

• High-efficiency outboard with integrated 915 Wh high-performance lithium battery
• Including onboard computer with GPS-based range calculation and charger
• Ultra-quiet (33db), clean and compact
• Silent direct-drive
• Solar-chargeable
• Instantaneous throttle response
• Improved durability
• 2.5 HP equivalent
• Completely waterproof (IP67)
• High efficiency propeller
• Total weight: 17.3 kg (S) / 17.7 kg (L)
• Shaft length: short 62.5 cm / long 75 cm

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• Item number: 1156-00  | EAN: 4260113697313
• Equipment included: Travel 903 C with battery, charger & emergency magnetic kill switch
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With its launch in September 2023, the Travel 903 presents itself in a functional and fresh design. Limited edition. Boundless adventures. Our iconic Travel motor has represented proven technology and reliability for a decade.

Through a powerful evolution, it now offers an impressive 14% greater range compared to the Travel 1103 and is equipped with a highly efficient propeller. With an output of 900 W, it effortlessly powers boats up to 1.3 tonnes and is perfect for powering small sailing boats or exploring lakes and rivers with the family. It is unbeatable in the field of lightweight electric outboard motors and promises you an almost silent glide through the water and powerful thrust – 100% emission-free. It will redefine your boating experience – with the best value for money, no less!

Travel 903 – Benefits:

• 900 W power output
• High-capacity 915 Wh lithium-ion battery
• Upgraded transom mount
• On-board computer with GPS-based calculation of remaining range
• Solar rechargeable – including during the voyage
• Can be easily dismantled for transport and space-saving storage; the outboard on its own weighs only 11.3 kg (S) / 11.7 kg (L)
• A clean affair: no matter how or where you store your Travel – there’s no risk of leakage or petrol smells

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** To compare Torqeedo static thrust data with conventional trolling motors, add approximately 50% to the Torqeedo static thrust values.

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The Moscow City Tourism Committee conference for the key stakeholders from Indian MICE market

The moscow city tourism committee recognized the market demands and organized the shaping mice future conference for representatives of the indian mice industry, to introduce them to the tourism strengths of the russian capital..

The event (Moscow City Tourism Committee conference) took place on April 19 in Delhi and brought together over 100 participants from MICE agencies of both countries, corporate customers, representatives of the travel industry in Moscow, Aeroflot and the Indian branches of Sberbank.

Business tourism is one of the most promising directions for Moscow. In 2023, the capital was visited by 3.7 million business tourists – 7% more than in 2022. And India remains one of the leaders among visitors from non-CIS countries in terms of the number of business travelers.

“The Russian capital as a center of business tourism and corporate events is already an established and a strong brand in the international arena,” – commented Anastasia Popova, Deputy General Director for International and Industry Cooperation of Project Office for the Development of Tourism and Hospitality in Moscow. – Now our task is to demonstrate to our Indian partners all the possibilities of organizing high value MICE events in Moscow in combination with already proven tourist programs”.

At the Shaping MICE Future Conference industry experts from Russia and India pronounced statements and speeches on the future of MICE events in these two countries, a presentation of the MICE potential of Moscow was showcased, and an analytical report on the state of the outbound MICE market in India was presented to the visitors.

During the panel discussion participants assessed the current status and interaction peculiarities with the MICE market in India, and developed recommendations for the MICE industry in Moscow during the general brainstorming session. Representatives of the Indian MICE industry participated in B2B negotiations to find new cross-partners in the Moscow business environment and among representatives of the hospitality industry.  

Representatives of the MICE industry took part in the event from Moscow. Among them were DMC (Grand Rus, Academservice, Headed Goose, Satguru Travel, Isba Rus, Hug the Bear, Mellenium Group)) as well as representatives of other partners interested in the development of MICE cooperation between Russia and India: Global transfers provider i’way and hotels Edge Seligerskaya & Edge Vinogradovo Moscow by Rotana.

“In 2024, we have witnessed a significant surge (more than quadruple) in the demand for transfers by Russians visiting India, both for business and leisure purposes. Muscovites are leading the trend, with 80% of transfer bookings originating from the capital since the beginning of the year. Additionally, we observe a growing interest from Indian tourism agencies in exploring Russia, resulting in a substantial increase in our collaboration,” — commented Dmitriy Saraykin, co-founder of Global Transfer Provider i’way. 

The Shaping MICE Future conference allowed the Moscow City Tourism Committee to form a pool of MICE industry representatives in Moscow to prioritize incoming requests for events, clarify India’s requirements for business and corporate events to build mutually effective work. Indian colleagues received up-to-date information about Moscow as a safe and attractive MICE destination, and were able to find potential partners among representatives of the MICE industry of the Russian capital and were able to present the MICE market in India.

“The event (Moscow City Tourism Committee conference) served as a remarkable platform for fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration within the tourism industry. The event (Moscow City Tourism Committee conference) provided us with invaluable opportunities to engage with key stakeholders from the tourism department, as well as tour operators and service providers.

The insights gained during the event (Moscow City Tourism Committee conference) underscored the Moscow City Tourism Committee’s keen interest in the Indian outbound market, and we are optimistic about the promising prospects for Moscow as a destination, particularly in the post-pandemic landscape. We firmly believe that with concerted efforts and strategic initiatives, Moscow has the potential to emerge as a top-choice destination for Indian tourists,” — shared his impressions Mudit Mathur, director of Tours Delite India, representing Academ Service – Russia in India.

The conference also assessed the solutions to foreign demand for non-standard venues and elements in MICE programs, such as museums, parks, theaters and others. Holding MICE events at offbeat locations, such as the State Historical Museum, the Moscow Planetarium and Khudozhestvenny Cinema, is becoming popular. This helps to attract conference organizers and creates a unique experience for the participants. Working in this format, many visitors who came to Moscow on a business trip want to return with their families and spend time as regular tourists.

In 2023, 60 thousand guests from India visited Moscow – a quarter more than a year earlier. This year, according to the results of January and February India entered the top 5 countries in terms of the volume of e-visas issued. E-visa was one of the significant factors in the recovery of demand for hotel services and high utilization (76%) of Moscow hotels in 2023 and, as a consequence, the growth of international tourist traffic, the activation of business and classical tourists from India, China, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and so on.

One of the significant initiatives launched to support the growth of the tourist flow is the Moscow MICE Ambassadors Program – an online certification program for representatives of the Indian market, which aims to create demand for Moscow as a MICE destination.

The Moscow City Tourism Committee and NIMA (Network of Indian MICE Agents) jointly launched the pilot project last year. The first 50 people from the Indian side who underwent the training and learned the intricacies of organizing business events in the Russian capital have received the relevant certificates. In 2024, the program will be made available to other MICE operators as well and is expected to expand to a total of 200 Moscow MICE Ambassadors by the end of the year .

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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