Propulsion takes place, for example, via a propeller shaft or sail drive and the engine is usually placed along the length of the boat.
These are engines that are built into the boat to replace an existing marine diesel, for example, or to drive a sloop with a built-in engine. Electric motors fall into the following categories: Inboard engines:
To learn more, be sure to read our blog post on electric boating and then our real-world experiences with these fine products. Electric drive systems in pleasure craftĪdvantages of electric motors? in summary: Clean, quiet, low maintenance, reliable, practical, super strong and very predictable and controllable range. After removing this magnetic kill switch, the motor automatically shuts down.