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The Torqeedo Travel Essential Package is Torqeedo's lightest next-gen Travel outboard package. For tenders, dinghies and daysailers up to 1.5 tons (3,000 lbs), the Travel's ultra-quiet and reliable 1100 W direct drive motor is perfect for inland waterways and harbors because it is lightweight and easy to handle at just 26.4. It's easy to install and use, too, with two shaft lengths, a stable handle on the shaft head, a handy lever for quick steering adjustments, and flexible tilt and trim positions. It's the Travel you know, upgraded!

The Essential Package s hips with a 1080 Wh integrated lithium pack that weighs just 19 lbs. A click-and-play design means no more cables to connect, and a handy LED lets you know charge status at a glance, even when your battery is not connected. Simply plug in to charge with the fast 180 W mains charger, charge directly from the boat with the 12 V / 24 V charge cable, or even go solar with the solar charge cable and solar panels up to 200 Wp! Torqeedo has offered lithium battery-powered marine drives since 2005, and we offer the most comprehensive and integrated protection and safety concept for lithium batteries on the market.

*Dependent on factors such as type of boat, load, propeller, and ambient conditions. Figures for speed and range are indicative only and are not a guarantee of performance.

Key Features

Lightweight and portable:   Emission-free, lightweight and easy to handle at just 25.5 lbs.

Easy to use:   A click-and-play battery means no cables to connect and smart motor technology adds high-tech features. It comes in two shaft lengths and includes a foldable, adjustable tiller and a backlit, full-color display.

Exactly what you need:   The Essential Package is the lightest next-gen Travel outboard package.

Motor Specifications

• Motor Type: Torqeedo Electric Motor Travel L
• Comparable Horsepower: 3hp
• Battery: 1080 Wh High-Performance Lithium Battery
• Shaft Length: 30" Torqeedo Long (ideal for 20" long shaft transoms)
• Steering: Tiller
• Starter: Electric
• Total Weight: 45.4 lbs
• Motor Weight: 26.4 lbs
• Battery Weight: 19 lbs
• Warranty: Torqeedo 5-Year Non-Commercial Warranty

Standard Equipment

• Propeller (A 10x6, 4WDR)
• 1080 Wh High-Performance Lithium Battery
• 180 W mains charger
• Owner's Manual

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Dealer Engine Prep is required to validate the warranty and ensure a working engine. Prep includes completing a full Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) checklist, test-run performed in a tank for quality assurance, and re-crating for shipment. Outboards picked up in-store may be stand-alone and no longer in the box or crate.

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Pre-delivery Inspection is required to validate the warranty and includes the necessary services & products used on each new vessel to ensure quality performance prior to delivery.

For rigged vessels: Boat Specialists will install a deep cycle marine battery, rig all steering components, and complete an electrical and systems check. A full system check includes filling the motor with oil, fluids, and fuel, then a test run performed in a tank for quality assurance.

Once everything is tuned and prepared, a sea trial is performed to achieve the ideal RPM-to-top-speed ratio, ensuring the boat gets on plane properly and all systems operate on water. Afterward, full detail is performed on the exterior, deck, and hull to be turn-key ready for the customer.

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Torqeedo unveils new Travel XP electric outboard, modular lineup

After more than 100,000 Torqeedo Travel electric boat motors sold since 2005, the company is revamping and refreshing the line with the new 1.6 kiloWatt Travel XP and four modular motor and battery packages to choose from: Adventure Package, Essential Package, Range Package and Power Package. 

Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo GmbH, said “The new Travel family marks the opening of a new chapter of Torqeedo products. The original Travel was Torqeedo’s first product, an icon that disrupted an industry. The new lineup serves an even broader range of boating applications, adds many user-centric features, and allows boaters to fully customize their Travel experience to meet their individual needs.”

New 1.6kW Travel XP part of Power Package

The latest motor in the line is the 1600 watt (1.6 kw) Travel XP at the core of the Power package. It is nominated for a DAME Design Award at the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam where the four packages are being revealed to demonstrate the modular approach:

Adventure Package The Adventure Package pairs an 1,100 W Travel and a 1,080 Wh battery with an innovative mounting and steering system that gets kayak anglers quickly and stealthily to their secret spots.

Essential Package The Essential Package is the original Travel, redefined. It pairs an ultra-efficient 1,100 W outboard motor with a 1,080 Wh battery.

Range Package The Range Package substitutes a higher-capacity battery (1,425 Wh) for when you want to spend all day on the water, taking boaters even further.

Power Package The Power Package easily propels bigger boats, boats on coastal waters, or that routinely experience windy, wavy conditions with its heavy-duty 1,600 W direct-drive motor and 1,425 Wh battery.

In each case, once the package is selected, there are various charging, propeller, and accessory options that allow boaters to build their own customized Travel setup.

“These innovative outboards are designed to be ultra-easy to use, transport, and stow, and the click-and-play battery means no more cables to connect.” said Thomas Wiedemann, Senior Vice President Global Program Management. “Once the battery is removed with a click and the tiller is folded, the compact, lightweight motor is easy to hand up and down to a dinghy and stores easily on a mother boat.”

The company says the included 180 W charger cuts charge times in half. The designers have also taken a fresh look at the user interface and given it a vibrant, easy to read full-colour display of real-time GPS-calculated range and runtime.

Bluetooth, WiFi, new TorqView smartphone app 

Bluetooth and WiFi are built in, along with Torqeedo’s TorqLink communications protocol, so owners can connect with the company’s new smartphone app, TorqView. TorqView enables a host of new features, including maps, trip logs, and over-the-air updates that can be performed anywhere there’s an internet connection.

Torqeedo owners can also opt-in to allow Torqeedo and its authorized service centers to collect system information to facilitate their ability to provide the fastest and most efficient service and maintenance.

The new-and-improved tiller on the Travel motors has infinitely variable speed and steering controls. For boats with a rudder or steering wheel, the Power Package’s Travel XP can be ordered as a remote model with everything needed to connect to standard Teleflex steering. An optional remote kit is also available to convert a tiller-steered Travel.

The new, 90-degree tilt-equipped transom mount design lets the user raise the motor completely out of the water, and a new 3-stage rotation control lever lets them quickly choose between fixed steering, +/- 60-degree steering, and 360-degree, fully rotatable steering.

“The entire user experience, down to the new connected features and the smartphone app, leverages Torqeedo’s 18 years of experience in building the world’s best electric drive systems and brings it to a new generation of boaters who demand greener, cleaner, and more thoughtfully designed products,” said Sven Mostögl, Senior Vice President Branded Retail. “This launch is the start of a new chapter for Torqeedo. Not only are we significantly reshaping and sharpening the product portfolio and brand appearance, but we have also made the next decisive step in building the future of electric boating.”

The new Travel XP and Travel family of motors, batteries and accessories will be available in early 2024.

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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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Comparing Minn Kota E Drive vs. Torqeedo Travel 603 S

By: Author Steve

Posted on Published: July 28, 2021  - Last updated: December 6, 2022

They say electric motors will replace combustible engines in the coming years. The Minn Kota E Drive and Torqeedo Travel aim to do just that. Both are doing their best to overtake small gasoline-powered outboard motors in the marketplace.

The Torqeedo is designed to mount onto a dinghy up to 1 ton in weight. While the E Drive is designed for full-size pontoons. Both can be mounted onto Jon boats.

With more and more lakes restricting combustible engines on the water you might be considering either motor for your boat.

Both have their pros and cons, but which one will come out on top?

Let’s find out!

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Side By Side Specs Comparison

Side by side features comparison, 2. weight of motor, 3. steering control, 5. prop material, which motor is winning, minn kota e drive and torqeedo travel 603 s pros and cons, and the overall winner is…, a fair comparison.

While both of these electric motors overlap in their target market they approach it in very different ways. In this article, I will compare what I believe to be the seven most important specs and features as fair as possible.

Each motor will be graded on each important spec. The winner of each spec will receive one “point” to their total score out of seven. Then we will go over the pros and cons of each motor.

Whichever motor has the best score at the end will be considered the winner.

These features are not in any particular order. Voltage is the first, but that does not mean I believe it to be the MOST important spec or feature.

Keep in mind that these are my expectations for an electric motor, your expectations might be different .

Voltage is such an important factor, it actually comes down to a weight issue and requires more connections. The average weight for a high capacity 12v battery (what the average boater uses) is 65lbs.

To reach higher voltages one will need more batteries. More batteries mean more weight and more connections because each new battery has to be properly wired into the circuit. More connections mean there is more of a chance for one to go bad.

The Minn Kota requires 48 volts. That means it will need 4 12v batteries in a circuit. Adding a massive amount of weight to the boat and several more electrical connections.

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The Torqeedo requires 24 volts to work properly. Cutting back on weight and electrical connections but leaving room to be desired in other areas.

Winner: The Torqeedo Travel 603 S easily wins the first round.

Your boat can only handle so much weight. That’s why I believe having a lighter motor is beneficial. This does come with its cons which we will discuss later but for now, we will focus on the pros of a light motor.

However, when compared to other electric engines it is on the heavy side. This is because it has more parts made out of metal instead of plastic, which we will discuss later.

The Travel 603 S scoots into the bout weighing a lowly 34lbs including the battery. It is over half as light as the E Drive and on the lower end of the spectrum when compared to gasoline outboards of similar horsepower.

Because it is composed of mostly plastic it can shed the pounds the Minn Kota cannot. While being made of plastic helps, it is also a con which we will discuss later.

Winner: The Torqeedo Travel 603 S extends its lead.

This is where you might disagree with me. I have operated boats steered with steering cable/ steering wheel and I have operated tiller handle steered boats.

It is my preference to have a boat with a steering wheel. While this does mean a few more possibilities of something breaking, It’s a more comfortable position.

The E Drive and the Travel 603 S both steer differently, so steering control made the top 5 important features list.

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The E Drive gives you options. If you like the tiller handle there is an option to add a tiller handle to your motor. If, however, you prefer to be behind the wheel, it also has the option for steering cables .

The Travel 603 S only has the option for tiller handle steering . This does cut down on the steps for the installation process and cuts down on the possibility of breaking.

Not having the option for running steering cables is the reason why the Minn Kota wins. However, if you don’t have the option for steering cable on your boat then this section really should matter.

Winner: The Minn Kota E Drive gets its first win.

You enjoy being on the water or you wouldn’t be researching electric motors for your boat. The longer you can stay on the water the better. That is why runtime should be very important to you.

A longer runtime means you have the option to go a little further from the boat ramp and make more memories with your family and friends.

The E Drive can operate at full throttle for 2 hours. If you don’t go full throttle it exponentially prolongs the runtime. While this sounds amazing, don’t forget this motor is only 2hp so you won’t be breaking any speed records during that 2-hour window!

There are two reasons the E Drive runs for 2 hours .  First, the 4 batteries are connected to have a large capacity (Amps per hour).

The second is Minn Kota’s Digital Maximizer. Minn Kota boasts that this feature delivers only as much power as you need, extending your time on the water.

The Torqeedo with its smaller battery capacity only runs for 50 minutes . Yes, LESS THAN HALF as long as the E Drive.

Torqeedo tried to compensate for the lack of run time by offering a solar charger    for the batteries. This solar charger can be hooked up and charging while the motor is operating. Prolonging your adventure on the water.

Of course, this solar charger does not come with the motor, it must be purchased separately.

Winner: The Minn Kota E Drive boasts a longer run time of over an hour!

Plastic Vs Metal. Which is better? I prefer metal simply because it’s tougher to break. However, if you intend to use your motor in salt water, you might run into corrosion problems with a metal prop.

While I must admit I am less of a fan of plastic, I see that it has its many benefits.

The Minn Kota E Drive is constructed of mostly metal parts, the prop included. This gives it the ability to better handle run-ins with rocks and logs.

However, this also adds a lot of weight to the motor itself. It also restricts it to only freshwater use.

Minn Kota warns that using any of their products not designed for use in brackish or saltwater voids the product warranty.

The Torqeedo Travel 603 S prop is made of plastic , like a majority of the motor. While this is not ideal for the strength of the motor, it allows the motor to be much lighter and more versatile.

You won’t have to worry about saltwater corrosion if you plan to use it in brackish or saltwater. The Torqeedo is approved for fresh and saltwater usage.

What the Travel 603 S might lack in strength, Torqeedo made up for in ingenuity. They designed a breakaway system that we will talk about in the Tilt section.

Winner: The Torqeedo Travel 603 S puts up another point in this round.

Having electric tilt/trim makes getting to the plane much easier. With the press of a button, you can get the motor to the perfect angle to maximize efficiency of your motor.

Manual tilt does not allow you to do this while on the go. You will have to experiment with the tilt, while stationary until you find the best angle to run it on your boat.

The Minn Kota E Drive has electric trim. So if you are venturing through shallow water you can trim the motor up and when you enter deep enough water you can trim it back down.

The tilt button is located on the throttle display unit. This placement means tilting the motor takes little to no effort.

The Torqeedo Travel 603 S is manual tilt. You will have to pull two pins, set the motor at the angle you believe to be correct, and reinsert the pins.

This is a bit more of a hassle, but Torqeedo tried making up for it with their breakaway feature. If you were to strike a rock or any submerged debris, the lower unit can kick towards the surface without breaking.

This is a nice feature but since it doesn’t get too high speeds, which we will talk about next, it is not a feature that will be needed often. When it is needed, though, IT IS NEEDED! This feature can save you from repair costs or having to buy a new motor.

Winner: Despite the breakaway feature of the Torqeedo, the Minn Kota E Drive takes the point.

Do you want to get where you’re going quickly? Do you enjoy flying across the water? Well, neither of these electric motors boasts incredible speed. They are, after all, 2hp motors…

Neither was designed for speed. They were designed for a quiet electric alternative to small gasoline-powered outboards. Either one will get you where you need to go, just not in a hurry.

So how fast will each motor go?

The E Drive comes in as the speed demon at 5mph. You’re not going to beat anyone in a race across the water but you will have a good time with friends and family at an enjoyable pace.

Believe it or not, the Travel 603 S is slightly slower than the E Drive. It tops out at 4.5 mph. This is plenty fast to get you where you want to go.

Winner: The Minn Kota E Drive is faster.

The winner of each category was-

Voltage – The Torqeedo Travel 603 S uses less voltage/ fewer batteries.

Weight of Motor – The Torqeedo Travel 603 S is a lighter motor.

Steering Control – The Minn Kota E Drive has 2 options on how you can steer it.

Runtime – The Minn Kota E Drive runs more than an hour longer than the Travel 603 S on a full charge at full throttle.

Prop Material – The Torqeedo Travel 603 S is more versatile because of its plastic parts, prop included.

Tilt – The Minn Kota E Drive has an electric tilt instead of a manual tilt.

Speed – The Minn Kota E Drive barely beats the Torqeedo Travel 603 S by 0.5 mph.

That means the Minn Kota E Drive has won 4/7 rounds, and the Torqeedo Travel 603 S has won 3/7 rounds. This doesn’t mean you should go out and buy the E Drive. The Travel 603 S might still be for you!

Check out the Pros and Cons below to help finalize your decision.

There is no such thing as the perfect motor. Every single one has its pros and cons. It’s up to you to decide which motor’s pros outweigh the cons for your specific situation.

The winner of our testing is the Minn Kota E Drive. It beat out the Torqeedo Travel 603 S because of its electric tilt, multiple steering options, speed, and runtime!

This does not mean we wouldn’t recommend buying the Travel 603 S. It is a solid motor and well worth a closer look at the features it offers.

Many people favor electric motors for their lack of noise while they are operating. With so many lakes beginning to ban gasoline-powered outboard motors, electric motors are finally starting to be recognized as a viable alternative.

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There is no doubt that German brand Torqeedo has come to be regarded as the pioneer of marine electric propulsion. Incredibly, it’s almost two decades since it launched its first Travel electric outboard motor , and since then the company has sold over 100,000 of them, and a quarter of a million electric drive systems across its complete product range.

But there’s also no doubt that, with a rash of new products from a slew of fresh competitors in the electric outboard marketplace, there was a real danger of Torqeedo being left behind. Its answer is a brand new Travel range that brings significant updates but also modernises what has always been a rather functional aesthetic.

The new Travel family’s modular design starts with four packages to choose from.

The Adventure Package is designed for kayaks and very lightweight small boats. It pairs a 1,100W (equivalent to about 3hp) Travel motor with a 1,080 Wh lithium battery. The motor itself weighs just 9.8kg including the mounting system, cables and remote throttle, and the battery adds a further 8.6kg and is positioned separately for even weight distribution.

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The Essential Package is a usefully updated version of the original Travel. Aimed at tenders, dinghies and daysailers up to 1.5 tonnes, it comprises an electric outboard motor with a clip on battery.

Weighing 11.6kg without the battery and available in two shaft lengths, it now has a backlit full colour display on the tiller, rather than the basic monochrome LED of the previous model. This uses a built-in GPS sensor to show real-time range and run time as well as charge status, speed and consumption. It can be linked directly to the TorqLink app on your phone, giving more information as well as over the air firmware updates.

Other improvements include a much quicker ‘click and play’ battery that connects automatically with the motor once installed rather than needing separate cables to be plugged in and secured each time, and a tiller that folds and adjusts rather than removes.

The standard 240V 180W charger halves charging times, or you can charge directly from the mother ship via a 12V/24V cable or even via optional solar panels. A Remote Kit allows it to be used with a steering wheel or rudder.

Beyond that, the Range package swaps the standard 1,080Wh battery for a more substantial 1,425Wh unit. At half throttle, Torqeedo claims a run time of close to 10 hours with this bigger battery.

Finally, the Power Package, designed for larger boats, has a 1,600W motor, equivalent to a 5hp engine.

Contact: www.torqeedo.com Price: from £2,438

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Torqeedo Travel Series Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents

• Troubleshooting

1 Important Safety and Operating Information

2 information required by law.

• Identification and Technical Data
• Conformity Declaration

3 Equipment and Operating Elements

• Delivery Scope
• Plan of Operating Elements

4 Starting up

5 operation.

• Normal Operation
• Multifunctional Display with Beep
• Tilting the Motor and Fixing the Steering
• Battery Safety Instructions
• General Information on Batteries
• Charging the Batteries from the Mains
• Charging the Batteries from the On-Board Batteries
• Charging the Batteries Using Solar Energy
• Power Supply to a Device Via USB Supply Connection
• Unusual Functions/Emergency Situations
• Error Messages/Trouble Shooting

6 Dismantling

7 storage and care instructions.

• Corrosion Protection, Care, Maintenance
• Caring for the Battery
• Changing the Propeller

8 Warranty Terms

• Extent of Warranty
• Warranty Process

9 Accessories

10 decommissioning the product / disposal.

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

11 Torqeedo Service Centers

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Summary of Contents for Torqeedo Travel Series

• Page 1 Please take the time to read this operating manual carefully so that you can use the motor properly and enjoy it for a long time. We hope you have a lot of fun on the water with your Torqeedo Travel. Your Torqeedo Team...

Page 3: Table Of Contents

Page 4: important safety and operating information.

• Page 5 This symbol warns about the risk of damage to or by your outboard motor. There follows a selection of the most important instructions for handling Torqeedo Travel motors. Apart from these instructions, please observe the complete operating manual to prevent damage to or by your motor.

Page 6: Information Required By Law

• Page 7 Technical data Name of model Travel 503 S/L Travel 1003 S/L Travel 1003 CS/CL Max. input power (in watt) 1.000 1.000 Max. propulsive power (in watt) Max. overall efficiency (in %) Comparable petrol outboard motor 1.5 HP 3 HP 3 HP (propulsive power) Proper use for boats with total weight to (in tonnes)

Page 8: Conformity Declaration

Page 9: equipment and operating elements, page 10: starting up.

• Page 11 Mount gently.No force required. 1. Allow it to slide into the mounting. 2. Move it slowly into a horizontal position. • When you are using the battery for the first time or after several months of storage, charge it up to 100% to calibrate the battery meter (charging the battery up to 99% is not sufficient for the calibration).

Page 12: Operation

• Page 13 Use the “setup” button to set the units for the display: First you can select the units in which the remaining range is displayed. Press the “cal“ button to switch between information in kilometers, statutory miles, nautical miles, and hours. You confirm your selection by pressing “setup” again. You then enter the speed indicator setting.

Page 14: Tilting The Motor And Fixing The Steering

Page 15: operating the batteries, page 16: general information on batteries, page 17: charging the batteries from the mains, page 18: charging the batteries from the on-board batteries, page 19: charging the batteries using solar energy, page 20: unusual functions/emergency situations, page 21: error messages/trouble shooting, page 22: dismantling, page 23: storage and care instructions, page 24: changing the propeller, page 25: warranty terms, page 26: warranty process, page 27: accessories, page 28: decommissioning the product / disposal, page 29: disposing of of batteries, page 30: torqeedo service centers, this manual is also suitable for:, rename the bookmark, delete bookmark, delete from my manuals, upload manual.

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Welcome to the future of boating.

Did you know you could harness natural resources to generate electricity by using electric motors? You can also store the generated electricity and power not only in the electric propulsion system, but also other electrical appliances (eg. microwave oven). Say goodbye to oil and find out how you can achieve self-sufficiency, by going electric!

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We now proudly feature Torqeedo Electric Outboard Motors and products. Torqeedo offers electric drives for sailboats from dinghies to yachts up to 120 feet: compact and powerful outboards, light and space-saving pod drives, one of the most powerful electric saildrives on the market, and the world's first fully integrated hybrid propulsion and energy management system from industrial production.

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Electric outboards enable one-design sailboats to leave and return to the marina quick, silent and maneuverable. Owners of daysailers and small cruising sailboats love pod drives because they are space-saving, quiet and vibration-free. The hydrogenation and solar charging also allow sailors to travel further and sail sustainably.

Electric outboards for fishing boats

Fishing quiet is important. Our electric outboard motor is so quiet it won’t spook the fish. In addition, electric outboards are super efficient at trolling speed and you can go fishing all day long without worrying about the run-time.Ideal for both freshwater and saltwater, ePropulsion electric outboard motors are perfect for jon boats, aluminum fishing boats, bass boats and fishing pontoons.

Electric outboards for work boats

The electric outboard motor has a simple motor structure with much fewer components than gas engines. It offers a more reliable solution while requiring minimum maintenance. Work boats, commercial boats and rental boats can have longer service hours which translates to more up-time.The quiet and exhaust-free experience also makes passengers comfortable onboard.

Electric outboards for dinghy and tenders

Our electric outboard motors make your boat trips comfortable, quiet and exhaust-free. Thanks to our long-range batteries and digital display,you can leave your “run-time” worries on the dock. Our maintenance-free designs save you time, money, and headaches making them perfect for dinghy, inflatable boats, tender boats and small sailboats.

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Once you’ve gone electric you can get power from renewable sources like wind generators and solar panels.

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Electric motors don’t produce water pollution or produce harmful emissions like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and hydrocarbon (HC).

Lightweight

An electric setup (including motor, batteries, and generator) typically weighs less than its diesel counterpart.

Saves Fuel Cost

Charging an electric boat may cost a couple of dollars per charge.

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and there’s no smelly exhaust gases to deal with.

Instant Torque

Electric propulsion provides instant torque, giving you better maneuverability and more consistent speeds in choppy conditions.

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Torqeedo Travel 603

Torqeedo Travel 603 | E-outboard motor

Input power: 0,6 kW

not available

Discontinued model (please order 903)

1.799,00 € inkl. 19% MwSt. , inkl.

Produktkonfigurator

1 x Torqeedo Travel 603

1 x Torqeedo Travel Battery 500 Wh

upon request

1 x Torqeedo Ultralight/Travel charger

12 V charging cable Travel & Cruise

Accessories

Motor cable extension Travel & Ultralight

Remote throttle Travel

Long tiller arm

Protective cover Travel

Travel bag set

USB Adapter Travel Batteries

Sunfold 50 solar panel

Zusammenfassung

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Eigenschaften Torqeedo Travel 603

Input power

comparable performance

propulsion power

integrated battery

integrated battery capacity

Noise level

almost silent

rotations per minute

board computer with digital display

kill switch

short/normal shaft

shaft length

Speed control

saltwater resistant

tilting mechanism

manual with grounding protection

trimming mechanism

manual 4-level

tiltable tiller

telescopic tiller

maximum boat weight

Torqeedo Travel 603 - Test & Experience

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Torqeedo Travel 603 C - Safety on the water

• A clean affair: With the Travel model, no matter how you store the engine, you have the advantage that nothing leaks and no unpleasant smell of gasoline.
• Motor and battery are completely waterproof (IP 67).
• Emergency stop magnetic chip: If the chip is removed, the motor stops immediately for your safety.

An integrated LCD display on the tiller provides information on range, speed and battery status thanks to the on-board computer with GPS.

• A manual tilting device and an aluminum pylon protect the engine from impact damage and improve robustness.

Comparison of electric motors for tenders

Comfortable operation - travel 603 c e-outboard motor.

It is comparable to a 2 hp gasoline outboard, only much more environmentally friendly, quieter, lighter and more comfortable

• The control is possible forwards and backwards thanks to the comfortable handle.
• Improved mirror mountings ensure safe mounting of the outboard motor.
• The assembly takes place within few handles simply and uncomplicated at the stern of tender, dinghy or dinghy.
• Integrated and removable battery with a comfortable carrying handle and foldable tiller for easy transport. The engine without battery weighs only 11.3 kg.

The stepless control of the speed ensures efficient power consumption.

Technical features of the Torqeedo Travel 603 C

• Whisper quiet - only 33 dB! The electric motor is significantly quieter than combustion engines. Only the roaring waves are audible.
• The motors with direct gear are absolutely maintenance-free .

Low weight - only 15.5 kg ensure easy handling on board.

Available in a shaft length: short shaft with 62.5 cm

Scope of delivery: Travel 1103 C with battery, charger & emergency stop magnetic chip

• Powerful lithium-ion battery provides a long range

Thanks to the brushless DC motor, the motor achieves a high overall efficiency.

2 hp electric motor Torqeedo Travel 603 C

Range from torqeedo travel 603.

Driving time and range depend on the battery. In an example with the Travel 603 and the 500-Wh battery, we have the following measured values:

• Under full load , the electric motor lasts for about 50 minutes. The speed in lies in the case with approximately 8 km/h. Within the short time, therefore, a range of 6.1 kilometers could be covered.
• At half power, the driving pleasure lasts approximately for a 2-hour trip on the water with marching speed of 6 km / h and a range of 10 km.
• If you plan longer and more leisurely tours on the water, you come with less power even significantly further. At 1/4 of the power for 5 hours a speed of 4 km / h was achieved. So a total range of 20 km. And that with only one battery charge.

E-outboard range information

In displacement mode, the power required increases exponentially. If you want to double your speed, you need eight times the power. At the same time, you can increase the range on your trip enormously if you reduce the speed a little. The charger from the Torqeedo Travel 603 C

The charger from the Travel 1103 C

The enclosed charger has a power of 90 watts and is suitable for sockets between 100 V - 240 V and 50 Hz - 60 Hz. For the total charge of the lithium battery from the Travel model, the charger needs about 6 hours.

Accessories from Torqeedo for your electric outboard

• For better comfort during transport, the Travel Bag Set is suitable.
• The free map app in combination with the Bluetooth adapter TorqTrac offers optimal handling on the water.
• There are various optional chargers and a range of spare parts just in case.
• Alternatively, there are special weed resistant propellers
• Solar charging even possible while driving

The electric outboards of the manufacturer Torqeedo

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Travel 603 Declaration of Conformity

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Within Germany, the delivery time is 3-4 working days. Of course, you will also receive a tracking link for your order.

Afterwards, we are always available personally for questions about assembly. Of course, we also provide instructions, tips and soon also explanatory videos.

For all products in our range, we offer a 2-year warranty - for some products even more.

In case of complaints, we are your contact person, we help you to ensure that everything runs smoothly. You can always reach us by email or phone. We also provide support for possible spare parts at any time. Your boat is our drive.

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