POD DRIVE
Space saving and efficient. Sailboats and motorboats up to 3 tons
POD 1 .0
Fixed propulsion for small boats up to 1 ton.
POD 3.0
Fixed propulsion for bigger boats up to 3 ton.
Space saving
You will be surprised how much space a well designed pod drive system can save you.
Quiet
There is something almost magical about motoring along just hearing the water splashing off the bow
Maintenance Free
No Servicing
No Winterising
More time for fun
OPTIMIZED
Our pod drives minimise drag
LIGHTWEIGHT
POD 1.0 – 6kg – POD 3.0 – 12kg
EXHAUST FREE
No Carbon Dioxide, No Carbon Monoxide, No Sulphur Dioxide
VIBRATION FREE
Transform your boat
RELIBAILITY
Robust design built to last
83 DAY TEST
The motor was run continuously for 83 days. It passed with flying colours, and could have run many more
MAINTENANCE FREE
No servicing, No winterising
DIRECT DRIVE
Less moving parts, more efficient
REMOTE
Wireless or wired remote designed to give you smooth control over your craft.
An easy to see real time display gives you range and speed information.
SIDE MOUNT
The side mount control is a great option for sailing boats and motor boats looking for a sleek design.
3.2″ real time display can be mounted easily in any cockpit.
Intelligent and Safe
The remote controller has a solar panel, which provides power for the built in battery. You can also charge the control from your motor via a cable
Both controls have a integrated GPS let you know your speed.
(POD 3.0 only)
Emergency magnetic kill switch. Clip the lanyard to your wrist or life vest. It will stop the motor instantly if removed.
The integrated display offers live feedback. Including remaining battery capacity, real time speed, input power and range
COMPARISON TO COMBUSTION INBOARD
The graphs shows the output torque of our POD 3.0 compared to a popular 10hp diesel inboard. As you can see the torque figures are very similar. Performance figures are also very similar. One of the bonuses of the electric motor is that you have all of torque at 0 rpm this makes it very easy to control in close quarter movements.
Real world testing
Testing was done in a 26ft Yacht with a displacement of approximately 2 tons.
Set up with an epropulsion 3kW motor and one E-175 series battery with a capacity of 9kWh.
battery options
The POD 1.0 and 3.0 are both 48v systems. You have the choice of using our Spirit Plus, Navy, E-Series battery or a third party brand.
Incredibly Versatile
The impressive performance of the POD 1.0 and POD 3.0 makes them incredibly versatile.
BENEFITS
Drive mode
Maintenance
Cooling system
Starting
Reverse gear
Runtime display
Wireless throttle
Silent running
Emissions free
POD 1.0
Direct
Maintenance free
Natural cooling
Electric
POD 3.0
Direct
Maintenance free
Natural cooling
Electric
POD 1.0
Warranty 2 years
Input Power
1kW
Motor Weight
6.2 kg
Control
Sidemount or Remote
Safety
Kill stop switch
IP67 ingress protection
Propeller collision emergency stop
Reinforced mounting
Low battery indicator
Over temperature protection
- No Hydrocarbons
- No Carbon Dioxide
- No Carbon Monoxide
- No Sulphur Dioxide
Drive
55% max overall efficiency
Water cooling
Direct drive
Field-oriented control
POD 3.0
Warranty 2 years,
Input Power
3kW
Motor Weight
12.2 kg
Control
Sidemount or Remote
Safety
Kill stop switch
IP67 ingress protection
Propeller collision emergency stop
Reinforced transom mounting
Low battery indicator
Over temperature protection
Drive 51% max overall efficiency
Water cooling
Direct drive
Field-oriented control
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