winfield100 wrote:
@pro10is
i have an Adventure Island, 2017, single seater and have read almost all the topics and threads more than a few times.
i like the idea of hanging a torqueedo 403 off the back with a 915wh battery.
i live in SW Florida where locally there are 400 miles of dredged canals off the Caloosahatchie river.
i use the AI for exercise but like and need a bit of help at times.
i’ve noticed the 403 with the 915 battery runs about $2,300 from Defender (1hp)
i’ve also noticed the torqueedo 503 with a 915 battery is almost $500 _less_
https://www.defender.com/search.html?q=torqeedohas anyone thought about using slotted t-track?
https://www.mcmaster.com/t-slotted-trac ... ing-rails/i have also seen the tiny 2.5 gas stinkers hanging off the sides of tandem islands on an aluminum ?transom?
is there any reason a torqueedo 503 could not do the same?
is there room?
is this a “bad idea”
i’m just learning, am 72, and after the winds today definitely need a motor at times. i could barely make any headway pedaling back and was getting blown around, centerboard down, no sail (left at dock)
this was an a canal and i would have been in extremely serious trouble out on the river.
summer times we get sudden down bursts daily between 2-4pm.
after discovering how the shear pins holding the aka’s easily shear and fold in, i put the trampolines on and ordered 20 pins.
is the idea of a 503 off an aluminum type side transom a reasonable idea?
the 503 is almost $500 less, so the cost of the mount would be a wash
If you read my posts here, you'll know that I'm a huge advocate of using a motor with the TI or AI. I feel this is one of the best upgrades you can do to improve the performance, enjoyment, and especially the safety of these boats. So, I highly encourage you to add a motor, especially for the sailing that you do.
You can add either a gas or electric motor. I've done both. If you read all of this thread, I go into the pros and cons of each.
The Torqeedo 403 series with the ball mount is perfect for the TI or AI. It installs very easily and is virtually no hassle to use at all. It's there when you need it and it's no burden when you don't. I haven't yet mounted a 403 with the new mount. If I can get my hands on one, I'll do an installation write-up on that in the near future.
Any of the Torqeedo outboard style motors including the 503 can certainly be used as well, and you're correct, you can use the same type of aluminum mount that you use for a gasoline outboard. It should work just fine. The primary disadvantage is that you won't have the nice remote throttle. The other disadvantage is that the motor will be hanging off of the side. This is not as convenient or as efficient as a motor mounted in the back. But if these issues are not a major concern for you, then any of the Torqeedo outboard style motors should serve you well.
You'll need to fabricate a motor mount for the 503 yourself. This does require some DIY skills, but everything you need to know is in this thread.
Let me know if you have any further questions.