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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.
Suggested
Horsepower
Replacement
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Elco
Electric
Motor System
Model, Applications
& Details
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Elco
Electric
Boat Motor
Pricing
(all figures USD)
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5
Horsepower
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Outboard
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Boat
size ranges
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up
to 15'
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Horsepower
gas equivalency
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5
h.p.
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24
Volt Elco outboard - perfect for yacht tender
boats, canoes, small inflatables...
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9.9
Horsepower
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Elco
EP-9.9RL |
Outboard |
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Boat
size ranges |
up
to 25' |
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Horsepower
gas equivalency |
9.9
h.p. |
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Miles
per gallon equivalency |
TBA
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14
Horsepower
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Elco
EP-14 |
Outboard |
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Boat
size ranges |
up
to 25' |
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Horsepower
gas equivalency |
14
h.p. |
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Miles
per gallon equivalency |
TBA
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20
Horsepower
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Elco
EP-20 |
Outboard |
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Boat
size ranges |
up
to 25' |
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Horsepower
gas equivalency |
20
h.p. |
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Miles
per gallon equivalency |
TBA
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Be
sure to check out the Lithionics Battery Lithium-ion
Battery Systems for our 24 Volt, 48 Volt and 96 Volt
Elco Motor Systems. Details on each motor detail page.
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Suggested
Horsepower
Replacement
Range |
Elco
Electric
Motor System
Model, Applications
& Details
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Graphic
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Elco
Electric
Boat Motor
Pricing
(all figures USD)
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30
Horsepower
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Elco
EP-30 |
Outboard |
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Boat
size ranges |
up
to 30' |
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Horsepower
gas equivalency |
30
h.p. |
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96 Volt Elco outboard - perfect for yachts, sailboats,
small speedboats, pontoon boats... |
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50
Horsepower
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Elco
EP-50 |
Outboard |
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Boat
size ranges |
up
to 30' |
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Horsepower
gas equivalency |
50
h.p. |
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96
Volt Elco outboard - perfect for yachts, sailboats,
small speedboats, pontoon boats... |
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2
to 8 Horsepower
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Elco
EP-6 |
NEW
DESIGN! |
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Boat
size ranges |
up
to 25' |
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Horsepower
diesel equivalency |
6
h.p. |
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Miles
per gallon equivalency |
80
mpg |
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45
to 85 Horsepower
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Elco
EP-70 |
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Boat
size ranges |
38' - 56' |
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Horsepower
diesel equivalency |
70
h.p. |
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Miles
per gallon equivalency |
33
mpg |
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Battery
System:
Please note that the Elco motors as priced do not
include a battery system. Customers can source
their own deep cycle battery system or we can offer
a variety of battery systems:
- Lead-acid
batteries: lowest cost, heavy, bulky, require maintenance,
lowest life expectancy/ cycle life (up to about
300 to 600 cycles)
- AGM
batteries: moderate cost, heavy, bulky, require
less maintenance, improved life expectancy/ cycle
life (up to 800 to 1,200 cycles)
- Lithionics
lithium-ion batteries: best overall system
with highest performance, next to zero maintenance,
lightweight, compact and exceptional life expecatncy
- up to 5,800 cycles at 50% discharge rate. The
only downside is these batteries cost significantly
more than lead-acid batteries - initially.
In
order for us to specify and quote a battery system
we ask that you provide us the following information:
- For
how many hours per day do you want to be able to cruise?
- At
approximately what % of full throttle do you expect
to use on average?
- What
is the weight and size of your boat?
- What
are the physical dimensions of the battery area that
you have?
- Please
tell us about the electrical outlet(s) you have access
to to plug the battery charger into. Example: 110
Volt AC outlet on a 15 Amp circuit breaker 100 feet
away from the boat.
- Please
let us know if you have any roof or deck space available
for possible rigid or semi-flexible solar panels and
the dimensions of such areas.
With
this information we can then calculate the Amp hours of
battery capacity required to give you the desired running
time before recharging. Depending on your budget and other
factors we can then quote you some battery options. Please
keep in mind that to be able to run all day at a high
percentage of throttle may require a substantial battery
bank. For many small boats (under 25 feet) we can provide
an economical battery system that can provide a few hours
enjoyment but many small boats (such as a 10 foot tender
boat) does not have enough available space or carrying
capacity for a battery bank that can run the motor more
than 1 or 2 hours at high throttle.
For
applications that require longer running times the most
economical way to go may be what we call a "hybrid-electric
battery system" where we can decrease the size and
cost of the battery system by adding a Polar Power DC
diesel generator or other type of generator.
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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,
switches,
prewired 16 foot wiring harness (for non-tiller controller
outboards
and inboards) and in some cases a remote motor throttle
(speed controller).
Additional options such as E-Gauge VII, motor couplers and
lithium ion
batteries cost extra. All battery chargers are optional
at additional cost.
Top-mount
remote throttle.
Add $899.00 USD for the single top-mount throttle
as shown in the photo. There is also a dual motor
top-mount throttle control available for $1,362.00
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Wall-mount
remote throttle.
Add $539.00 USD for smaller outboard motors for the
basic remote
throttle lever option that mounts vertically beside
the driver seat (can mount on either side of the boat).
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