After years of messing with petrol outboards and struggling to lift them from the pushpit of my boat into the tender and all the other things I didn’t like about them, such as having to carry petrol on the boat, difficulty starting etc. I had started looking at the Torqeedo range of electric outboards. I was lucky enough to meet a guy who owned a 1003, (discontinued) and he let me have a spin in his tender which convinced me to invest in my own. I had originally intended to purchase a 603 short shaft model because it is lighter, but stocks were very low with long delivery times so instead purchased an 1103 c which was available and has a higher battery capacity. The weight of the leg for both models is the same, so no issues with lifting the leg from the pushpit to the tender. The battery for the 1103 weighs 6kg, almost 2 kg more than the 603 but is very easy to handle so I think I made the right choice because of the extended range. After 3 months of use, I can report that I am very happy with my purchase. The 1103c has exceeded my expectations. It is extremely quiet, and very responsive. The battery life is exceptional when used at the lower speed range which is good for most applications. Due to supply issues, I made my own 12 volt charging lead so I can charge from the boat’s batteries. I probably saved myself 30 quid in the process by making my own. You just have to make sure to get the correct pin size (2.5mm) for the plug that connects to the Torqeedo battery. I don’t like cigar lighter type plugs so instead used a 2 pin Belgin plug and socket for the other end of the charging cable. The biggest gain for me was the fact that this outboard breaks down into 3 manageable pieces rather than being one heavy lump. The total weight is pretty much the same as my petrol 4 stroke, but I no longer struggle getting the outboard from the pushpit into my tender. The tiller has a box of tricks which gives the user real time GPS information including battery capacity remaining, speed over ground etc. I will give it 5 stars, however there are a couple of things that niggle me. Occasionally, I get an error code after plugging the large cable into the battery. This cable is quite stiff and must be lined up perfectly or an error code will result. It’s easy enough to rectify, just disconnect and reconnect the cable, taking more care to make sure it is lined up square with the socket, but still annoying. The main criticism, but not a deal breaker and I have emailed Torqeedo and received no reply is that there are no caps for the plugs and sockets when the outboard is disassembled, i.e. not being used. It wouldn’t have cost much more during production to supply caps and would protect everything from water or foreign debris ingress. So overall, I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone. Pro’s The outboard is very responsive and easy to use. It is extremely quiet. The magnetic kill switch is brilliant. The engine is modular, so breaks down into 3 manageable pieces. Battery life is exceptional. Con’s It’s quite expensive. No blanking caps for plugs and sockets.