The real problem with electric outboards is not the motors, but the batteries. Quick scan of battery weights and sizes, most LiFePO4's are over 15lbs per kwh. I think the best I have read might be 10lbs per kwh (but I don't know if that includes the case). The hopes of solid state are to hit 5lb per kwh. 5 gallons of gas will run my 6hp kicker about 5hrs, and weigh roughly 40lbs (including tank). A 3hps equivalent electric will need 3kw/h (and honestly I question the equivalent part). With the average current LiFePO4 batteries, 1hr of run time would weigh 45lbs. If solid state ever lives up to its hopes, then it will still only be a little better than 1/2 the weight efficient as gas. There will be situations that the weight penalty does not really matter that much, but there will also be many that it will. You will either loose range or performance - at least for anytime in the foreseeable future. FWIW, I have an Epropulsion Spirit on a micro skiff. It is relaxing and enjoyable - but 9 times out of 10 the performance hit is so bad I will be using a gas outboard on it instead. Right now I have about a 16 mile range over 4hrs with electric, or a 75 mile range over 5hrs with gas.
@@AliexFolgueirawe need to pester Nick and Mike. I got a disconnect and kill switch combo system. My dad designed it. It is ready to ship to TBN if people want it for their boats. Perfect for kayaks and skiffs with electric motors.
Donald Trump clearly pointed out the dangers of boating with powerful batteries. Have we learned nothing from his most excellent shark and battery story?
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So great hanging with you and all the other guys this week!
Same here it was fun! We do need to put you on some Gordon's next time
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Awesome stuff, dude
BOSS. The guy with the dollars 😂😂😂. We should put that on his next shirt. 😂😂. Looking forward to the next one.
@@tbnationoutdoors-nateeckhold make it happen Nate haha 😂
The real problem with electric outboards is not the motors, but the batteries. Quick scan of battery weights and sizes, most LiFePO4's are over 15lbs per kwh. I think the best I have read might be 10lbs per kwh (but I don't know if that includes the case). The hopes of solid state are to hit 5lb per kwh. 5 gallons of gas will run my 6hp kicker about 5hrs, and weigh roughly 40lbs (including tank). A 3hps equivalent electric will need 3kw/h (and honestly I question the equivalent part). With the average current LiFePO4 batteries, 1hr of run time would weigh 45lbs. If solid state ever lives up to its hopes, then it will still only be a little better than 1/2 the weight efficient as gas. There will be situations that the weight penalty does not really matter that much, but there will also be many that it will. You will either loose range or performance - at least for anytime in the foreseeable future. FWIW, I have an Epropulsion Spirit on a micro skiff. It is relaxing and enjoyable - but 9 times out of 10 the performance hit is so bad I will be using a gas outboard on it instead. Right now I have about a 16 mile range over 4hrs with electric, or a 75 mile range over 5hrs with gas.
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@@BrokePhilanthropist lets go!
That On/Off/Circuit Breaker seems pretty awesome. But that guy from Mechanical Products seemed very surprised when you said kayak.
@@SteveSherman-jp1dz yeah they thing big boats all the time lol
@@AliexFolgueirawe need to pester Nick and Mike. I got a disconnect and kill switch combo system. My dad designed it. It is ready to ship to TBN if people want it for their boats. Perfect for kayaks and skiffs with electric motors.
Good stuff. Interesting to see what's around the corner
thanks, looks like everyone wants to do an electric outboard!
I should put that 90k motor on my 30k boat lol
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Great walk through. I missed the battery disconnect/breaker
I think that will be super useful
at 18-19 min in
Where are the Mercury and Yamaha electrics?
Seem to be at the 20:20 mark……hehe.
Lithium and water = fire so what is the solution on these battery powered engines. 115 HP for $90k never mind the weight makes it unusable.
@Seektruth-59 he did say $90,000 for a 115, correct??
@@lyerlya pretty sure yes
A motor on a stick
@@wegottafishdude yup a long tail mud motor only electric haha 😂
Too many electric motors!! That switch that acts as an off switch and breaker is great!!
@@RodJaynes yeah they should have call it ELECTRIC MOTOR OUTBOARD EXPO LOL
$90,000 for a 150hp electric moto.r is absolute insanity.
I just really feel sorry for people who buy electric outboards.
@@lastboomer. Why?
Because they're idiots, anymore questions?
Is anyone else tired of manufactures calling battery packs “generators”?
Donald Trump clearly pointed out the dangers of boating with powerful batteries.
Have we learned nothing from his most excellent shark and battery story?
The electric mud motor you hold would get rid of an emergency paddle…but 1800$ usd 😂
Pretty high priced to make frappe’s
@@phils6733 lol 😂
For the guys with the electric motors, how do you have emergency providers bring you a tank full of electric
My electric outboard had a range of 40 miles, that's a lot
@@Juice17408 do you mean a "battery"?