Torqeedo Travel 1103 C Short Shaft Electric Outboard Motor Reviews

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The Travel 1103 C is Torqeedo's top of the line model. It comes with direct drive, a high-capacity 915 Wh battery and a range-extending 73% increase in capacity compared to the base model. Greater power and durability, yet quieter than ever. The 1103 C also delivers 10% more power than the 1003 model, from 1,000 to 1,100 W, a stronger aluminium pylon for increased protection from impact damage and an upgraded transom mount. The Travel 1103 C runs at just 33 DB - as loud as a whisper - and is the quietest motor in its class.With its integrated lithium battery and outstanding efficiency, the Travel is a great alternative to any small petrol outboard. It can do everything a 3 HP outboard motor can, but is lighter, cleaner, quieter, and more convenient. The Travel easily propels tenders, dinghies and daysailers up to 1.5 tons and - when it's needed - over long distances, too. It's also something of an expert when it comes to communication, too. It discloses its most important information to you, connects with your smartphone and can be charged from a standard power outlet, form a 12 V connection or from a solar charger. The Travel can charge other electrical devices for you, the batteries are now equipped with a USB adapter, allowing your mobile phone, laptops and other equipment to share the Travel's abundant battery capacity. Range * Depends on type of boat, load, propeller and conditions. Speed and range indications do not represent a legal guarantee. Information on range and speed For a displacement boat making way through the water, the required propulsive power increases in proportion to the cube of the speed. This means that if you want to double your speed, you need eight times as much power. And vice-versa, a small reduction in speed is enough to increase the achievable range substantially. The Torqeedo Travel's on-board computer calculates the remaining range constantly, by linking the motor's consumption data with the charging level of the batteries, and the speed over the ground from the GPS. This allows you to read the remaining range in real time from the motor display or the smartphone app TorqTrac. Specifications high-efficiency outboard with integrated 915 Wh high-performance lithium battery including onboard computer with GPS-based range calculation and charger ultra-quiet (33db), clean and compact silent direct-drive instantaneous throttle response 10% more power over travel 1003 improved durability 3 HP equivalent emergency magnetic kill switch, short shaft completely waterproof (IP67) total weight 17.3 kg (S) / 17.7 kg (L) shaft length: short 62.5 cm / long 75 cm Warranty: 2 years Whats in the Box Travel 1103C 915 Wh Lithium Battery Battery locking pin Magnetic kill switch Steering locking pin User manual AC charger Please Note: Due to the current transportation regulations relating to the nature of the battery, we can only deliver to mainland UK and carriage will be charged at £30. Please note: an EU adapter plug will be added at check out. This item is of no additional charge and is a component missed out prior to securely packing the unit Please note: If you use the Travel outboard in salt water, you must also use a zinc anode (see product code 630772)

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Posted 3 years ago

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Would you recommend this product to a fellow boater? yes

What activity do you use this for? Dinghy

Location Plymouth, Devon

“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.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Thank you for the in depth and thorough review of the Torqeedo outboard. Glad you're enjoying your new engine and that the dolphins seemingly are as impressed with it as you are! Happy Boating.

Posted 4 years ago