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Why Winter Is the Best Time for an Electric Boat Conversion

Why Winter Is the Best Time for an Electric Boat...


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Grey Navigator inflatable boat on a lake shore with outboard motor, oars, fishing rods and anchor

Inflatable Boat Parts: Which Ones Do You Need?


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Can You Use a Third-Party Battery with an ePropulsion Electric...


ePropulsion's 48V motors are compatible with third-party battery packs, as long as the packs can deliver a continuous current of either 62.5A or 125A without voltage sag under load. Here’s what to look for on your battery's spec sheet to ensure it meets these requirements, what issues may arise if it doesn’t, and how to wire the connection properly to prevent poor crimping from damaging the motor.

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Outboard motor and removed propeller on a garage workbench in late autumn, battery stored on a board below

How to Winterize an Electric Outboard Motor: A Canadian Storage...


Preparing an electric outboard for winter takes one October afternoon, and most of the focus is on the battery. This includes understanding the storage charge recommended by each brand, realizing that an unheated garage in Ontario isn't a suitable place to leave a lithium battery, and performing two winter check-ins to prevent a deep discharge that cannot be reversed.

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Electric outboard driving a rigid inflatable across calm water at sunset

Torqeedo vs ePropulsion: Which Electric Outboard Should You Buy?


Here's how the Spirit 2 and Travel XP compare on continuous power, weight, battery capacity, and Canadian price, and which buyer each brand genuinely suits. We stock and service both lines.

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Boater operating the tiller and display on an ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard mounted to an inflatable

What Actually Changes When You Switch from a Gas Outboard...


The starting ritual is no longer needed; the weight is split into two parts, and charging now depends on the outlet's location rather than the time it takes. Here’s a straightforward account of the first season since the gas motor was removed, including the four owners who really shouldn’t make the switch.

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