Elco EP Motor Benefits

No exhaust fumes produced
Silent motor operation: No noise pollution
Recyclable batteries
Very small carbon footprint if charged by the solar or wind power options
Cruise all day and charge the batteries overnight for just pennies
The motor fits standard engine mounts
Never needs a tune-up; no need to winterize
Available for conventional shaft connection applications and sail drive units
The motor is water and particle resistant
The patented enclosure ensures that the motor runs cool so it will not heat up the cabin
Great reliability, with an operational service life of 50,000+ hours before scheduled maintenance
More than twice the cruising range than an equivalent diesel engine in a hybrid system

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What size Elco Electric Marine Motor is right for my boat?

There is some overlap between motor and boat sizes so choosing the right size motor for you and your vessel can sometimes require some personal expertise to make the right choice. In selecting the correct size electric motor, some general tips are - in areas with strong tides and currents, choose the next larger size motor, and the same goes for weight - if your boat is heavy for its length, choose the next size up.

Elco Motor Yacht has also developed a robust and easy motor coupling system to allow for twin or triple motor installations. This can be used when a vessel exceeds 85 feet or if you need a faster cruising speed. Please contact us about the motor coupling option by email.

The table below serves a good starting point for most boaters. The table also gives boaters an idea of what sort of investment they will be looking at.

NOTES: *Prices subject to change. Prices do not include freight/ freight related charges or currency charges. *2.25% Cash Discount offered for Cash, Cheque or Debit Card purchases. Prices are for a complete Elco Electric Propulsion System including motor, throttle (speed controller), charger, switches, E-Gauge IV and prewired 15 foot wiring harness. Additional options such as E-Gauge VII upgrade, motor couplers and lithium-ion batteries cost extra.

Why is our electric motor the most efficient?
The AC induction motor is more efficient than its DC counterpart by a factor of 20% to 40%, depending on the load. It creates a lot more torque, accelerates faster, and since it has no mechanical connections, other than the ball bearings at each end of the rotor, maintenance is minimal. In short, it is a simple, rugged and reliable design.

Furthermore, an AC motor is more receptive to electrical regeneration - it naturally wants to regen.

Propeller Regeneration - Your dragging propeller is an energy resource. Tap this energy to 'top off' the batteries while under sail.

ELCO MOTOR YACHTS - YOU CHOOSE WHICH SYSTEM IS BEST
Pure Electric
With the pure electric configuration, an electric motor powered by batteries drives the propeller shaft. This system is ideal for day cruises in displacement and semi-displacement boats such as sailboats, launches, tenders and sloops. Installation is simple, and the motor fits most standard engine mounts. The batteries can be strategically positioned to keep the boat balanced.

Hybrid Electric Serial
Similar to the pure electric configuration, the electric motor drives the propeller shaft directly. The difference is the addition of a gas or diesel generator, which has no direct connection to the propeller shaft. Instead, the generator powers the motor and charges the batteries. This provides boaters with the option of running the motor strictly off battery power for a quiet, clean boating experience, or switching to the generator when the batteries are low. The serial hybrid-electric configuration is great for boaters who go on day cruises and want to have a backup power supply should a trip take longer than battery power alone can sustain.

Hybrid Electric Parallel
The parallel hybrid-electric configuration features a diesel or gas engine that is connected to the propeller shaft through an electric motor and a clutching system. The parallel hybrid-electric configuration allows the engine to drive the propeller directly and charge the batteries while the electric motor is inactive. With the flip of a switch, the vessel can switch to exclusively power the electric motor with batteries for situations when the engine would be inefficient.

Hybrid Electric Parallel Serial
Elco's EP hybrid-electric parallel and serial system benefits commercial and pleasure vessels. Tugboats employed by harbor services can use a combustion engine to get where they are needed in a hurry. However, most of their time is spent idling or actively maneuvering to support other vessels. In these low-speed situations, the combustion engine can be shut down so the system can switch to the electric motor for more efficient operation.

ELCO EP SERIES WARRANTY: Limited Warranty, 2 years labour, 3 years parts

Questions?

Please feel free to Contact Us about the great line of Elco Motor Yacht electric marine propulsion systems. You can also email us directly by email.

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