Torqeedo Motors

[georgesilverman]

I would recommend you look at the e-propulsion spirit 1.0 plus. Bigger battery and approximately $600 cheaper. We've owned two epropulsion motors and they have been great.

 

[CruisingElvinRay]

Torquedo has the first mover market advantage, but ePropulsion has the spec advantage at this point.


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[Brian 27 OB]

Do you use anodes on it?

I looked at the epropulsion and it was almost 10lbs heavier than the 603 I purchased.

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

I just bought a 603 S from West Marine. The manual says it needs a zinc anode for seawater and aluminum for fresh (makes sense). I just ordered both of them since we move around between fresh and salty. Do you folks with the Torqeedo’s use the anodes?

I've got a 2015 Travel 1003 Torqeedo and don't use an anode. I don't remember seeing anything in the owners manual about that.

 

[SJI Sailor]

No anodes on our Torqeedo. OTOH it rarely stays in the water longer than overnight at an anchorage.

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

I just bought a 603 S from West Marine. The manual says it needs a zinc anode for seawater and aluminum for fresh (makes sense). I just ordered both of them since we move around between fresh and salty. Do you folks with the Torqeedo’s use the anodes?

I've got a 2015 Travel 1003 Torqeedo and don't use an anode. I don't remember seeing anything in the owners manual about that.

Checked my owners manual... no anodes on the older Travel 1003 as I suspected. Great motor, still going strong. Important not to skip the 5 years service to replace the seals in the hub.