Conversion Of An Outboard Motor To Torqeedo Electric Outboard

By Debra Cooley


Torqeedo electric outboard brings a whole new refreshing change after switching from a gas powered one, especially when you are considering going downstream for fishing. Its maintenance cost is often considered to be less expensive. Additionally, it rarely needs any maintenance.

Conversion of an old gas-powered type to one that's electric is always recommended as it has proven to be far much cheaper than buying a new one. Due to their ability to offer a higher mileage, the gasoline powered ones are considered less difficult to operate. Despite this, they have some disadvantages such as high maintenance costs and posing of negative effects on the environment.

Apart from changing the muffler, you may also consider replacing your old one with another that functions electrically. However, the latter one is considered the best alternative. Below are the steps to be followed when carrying out the conversion.

The first is to turn off the gas-powered outboard. Then, you will be required to use a screw driver to unscrew the casing on it. Lift off the gas tank using a wrench after unbolting it.

The next step is to unbolt the motor and remove it from the engine. The bolts on the cylinders and piston are then taken out. Then, you need to position the outboard that is electric to replace the one that functions with gasoline.

Immediately after fixing the electric one, attach the motor and simultaneously drive the shaft together and align them. The two separate tips should be perpendicular to each other. As you try to twist its drive shaft, the motor should also twist or turn.

The motor should then be attached in position tightly. Unscrew the control panel by removing the wires out of the socket. Lift up the control panel after pulling out the wires. The control panel should be replaced using a 300-amp and then reconnect the wires back as before. You can now place back the case after removing the battery sockets out of the engine.

The next step is to drill holes on the engine bracket which is located at the back side of the boat. The holes should be three in number; one at the end of the leather strap and one on each side of the rack. The end of the strap is then bolted to the hole on the left side.

Position the six batteries by each other's side and cover them tightly with the strap. You should now bolt the strap into a drilled hole. Next, the outboard and the engine are attached by bolting them together.

After bolting the outboard, the next step is connecting the negative wire to the negative socket from the left battery, as well as the positive part of the wire from the left battery to the negative socket on its right side. All the six batteries should be connected in a series. Finally, the positive socket from the controller should be connected to the positive(+) wire from the battery on the right part. You are now ready to try out your Torqeedo electric outboard on your next fishing trip downstream.




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