Electric Dinghy Motor vs. Gas - which one is best for you?

[@TheMerad]

Ed / Lynn, You guys were the main inspiration for us when we went from our 40' Silverton to our 60' Sea Ray Bridge boat. THE main issue we had was dinghy launching. We're in our 60's now, have been boating over 50 years and needed to be able to deploy / retrieve the dinghy easier. That led us to our decision for a boat with a hydraulic swim platform. There's nothing like touching one button to launch and turning a key to go. Even if I just have to run into town to pick something up from a market, the boat is under way in just a few minutes. We've watched every one of you videos, love them... keep them coming! As we get older and need to keep boating, we find ways to make it easier. Thanks for all your information

[@vrDarkone]

I recommend lowering the motor down on that davit pole, so it's *just* resting on the floor when you have it mounted to the board. That way the majority of the weight is on the floor. 👍

[@festerofest4374]

That new motor is so perfect and practical... and no having to keep gasoline on board. Nice clean solution for storing it... tucked right out of the way - well done! Roger-Out!

[@louisgordon6802]

I have an electric dinghy motor and love it. Sure, it's slower and not as fun but all of the other advantages are worth it. There will always be haters most boaters near me who have bought one like them.

[@esiebert7625]

You didn’t mention it so I had to go look it up, it has an integrated LiFePO4 battery. I’m used to having to hook it up to an external battery. Pretty cool and the battery is replaceable so you can extend the range even further.

[@doncritzer2798]

Can you get a dedicated cheep small wattage solar panel just for the outboard charger ? Run a cable down next to the stand keep it plugged in until you need to use it....

[@oceanrider68]

You may want to put a little tray under the motor to catch any drips of water that will flow out for a while after you pull it off the dinghy. Mine drips for a while from the shaft.

[@thetraveler264]

That was a clever idea. Personally, instead of wood, I would have used UniStrut. This would have given you better strength during rough seas

[@edwardguzik4282]

I would use a heavy duty drip pan and put a block of wood on the tray, then lower the motor down till its resting on the block. That way the weight of the motor resting on that block and not solely hanging on the wood bracket. With rough weather that could fail and being next to the window and assuming its glass, well you know rest.

[@lutacrew]

We have one and love it.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

We’re seriously thinking of going electric for our dinghy. Reason #1 weight. Reason #2 reliability. I’m tired of fighting to start a gas motor early mornings taking the dog for a walk.😂

[@CruisingSonchaser]

My e-propulsion happens to fit under one of the fly bridge seats. BUT I seems cut my hands every time I dig it out and it is a pain up there. The battery sits under a stateroom desk. Same…pain. So I am thinking of using your idea but mounting it to our cockpit ladder. Now on to a decent dinghy davit.

[@haywoodjablowme2972]

good rig job

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

That's a great idea.

[@The71Percent]

Are you guys still in FL? Gonna make it to the west coast at all ?

[@Harrybollox]

Even the smallest projects are interesting, I enjoy working on projects in the boat as much as using it. I don’t think I could get away with running a jig saw in the cabin while a certain person was on board though😁. Is there a charging option near the new mount of some sort ?

[@JimJones-r1e]

Hi guys great videos. Question for ya in your years of boating especially crossing to the Bahamas. What size boat is a.safe and comfortable live aboard boat. 40 ft 50 ft 60 ft ect to cross to Bahamas. I know many have crossed in a jet ski ect. Also have you considered crossing from Bahamas to Dominican Republic and maybe futher down the chain of islands.? Thanks cheers 🍻

[@thelivingbranch]

aaarrrrgghhhh capt flint found you in first 4 min aaarrrrggghhh mates tot time - thank you for the videos and HAPPY HOLIDAYS - triva for 2024 - who was isreal hands the real and the fiction - time is ticking music - MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

So you use gasoline to charge it. back to the same gas generator..?? Will enjoy looking at that motor in your living room ? Happy safe boating...

[@scotash7915]

Is the battery built in or separate?

[@jr.leininger4109]

Looks like the moutning system will work well but seeing as you used common sense to paint it outdoors, I'm curious why you didn't drill, cut and sand it outdoors on the dock? I wouldn't want the mess in my salon lol

[@Rainmaker60LM]

We used a torqueedo once and sold it immediately. underpowered and battery life was pathetic as was the recharge time. the new fuel injected 4 stroke motors are the way to go. we have a 20hp suzuki we bought this year and we burned less 3 gallons of fuel this summer. while i liked the fact that the electric motor did not weigh 100 pounds everything else about it was awful. or dinghy was dangerously slow with it.

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

To slow…..no thank you

[@thelivingbranch]

first

[@rikspector]

Ed and lyn, Clever, but will it shift in active weather? I'm sure it won't ,but you didn't mention that:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@colinanderson3834]

You don't really have room for a gas bottle.

[@jerryseymour2738]

no