What's Best Gas or Electric Motors - Hawaiian Dan from SeaEagle.com and TalkFishTV.com helps decide!

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Hawaiian Dan from SeaEagle.com and TalkFishTV.com helps you decide which motor is best for you in this How To Choose Between Gas or Electric Outboard Motors. A thorough review of the pros and cons of the highly sought-after Honda 2.3L gas outboard and the incredible Torqeedo 1103CL electric outboard. He also provides some additional benefits to consider.
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TIMESTAMPS Intro: (00:00)
Sea Eagle Products: (00:56)
Honda 2.3L Pros: (01:00)
Honda 2.3L weight: (01:02)
Honda 2.3L Internal Gas Tank Specs: (01:27)
Honda 2.3L Runtime: (01:31)
Honda 2.3L Top Speed: (01:35)
Honda Warranty: (01:40)
Honda 2.3L Cons: (01:50)
Honda 2.3L Maintainance: (02:21)
Torqeedo 1103CL Pros: (02:30)
Torqeedo 1103CL Speed & Runtime Results: (03:20)
Torqeedo Warranty: (04:25)
Torqeedo 1103CL Cons: (04:37)
Honda vs Torqeedo Summary: (05:10)
Honda's Additional Benefits: (05:53)
Torqeedo's Additional Benefits: (06:09)
Solar Panel for Torqeedo 1103CL: (06:20)
Spare Torqeedo Battery: (06:30)
Honda 2.3L Gas Motor Summary: (06:45)
Torqeedo 1103CL Summary: (07:10)
Additional Considerations: (08:08)
Outro: (08:16)
About the Honda 2.3L
One of the world’s lightest four-stroke outboards. The Honda BF2.3 is so light, it rivals many two-stroke 2HP engines and electric motors, without the battery. While still maintaining Honda's reliable, efficient four-stroke design!
Standard Features:
Easy One-Hand Manual Pull Starting
Reliable, efficient 4-stroke design
Lightweight and compact
Forced air-cooled engine - no water pump worries
Ultra-low 3-star CARB emissions - Environmentally conscious technology
Honda's True 5 Warranty
360° swivel steering - added maneuverability
One liter internal fuel tank provides up to 60 minutes of operation at wide open throttle
Steering friction adjustment
Adjustable trim
Long shaft - 20"
Large capacity internal fuel tank (1.1 L) for best-in-class runtime (up to 60 mins wide-open)
Propeller included
Dry weight 31 lbs.
About the Torqeedo 1103CL
The 1103 C model is the top-of-the-line model of the globally successful Travel series. It features a direct-drive motor design and comes with a high-capacity 915 Wh battery - a range-extending 73% increase in capacity compared to the base model. The 1103 C delivers 1,100 W, a robust aluminum pylon for increased protection from impact damage, and an upgraded transom mount.
Standard Features
High-efficiency outboard with integrated 915 Wh high-performance lithium battery
Including onboard computer with GPS-based range calculation and charger
Ultra-quiet (33db), clean and compact
Silent direct-drive
Instantaneous throttle response
10% more power
Improved durability
3 HP equivalent
Emergency magnetic kill switch, short shaft
Completely waterproof (IP67)
Weighs 39 lbs. w/ battery
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[@victorheckler2191]

Dan. I own both. Another advantage of the Torqueedo: when I am fishing, I have no need for a trolling motor to position the boat. On/off and forward/reverse are instantaneous. Thanks for a very informative video.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha brother Victor, thank you for watching and for the fine comments. Both are excellent points! Thanks for sharing.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

An electric motor being on/off I also feel is better if your using a sail rig with a boat. You can sail, and quickly get out of the way of moored boats or boats in general without needing to leave the motor running.

[@Webcrawler45]

Very fair and accurate review…thanks..

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for watching! We hope that you subscribed for more informational videos to come.

[@Engro39]

I was waiting this video so long time.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thank you for watching brother Jang, we hope it provided some helpful information and that you subscribed for more informational videos to come.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

Next season I will hopefully be able to compare the differences in these types of motors better. I have the two of older Torqeedo 1003s (both non-working currently, but I used them a lot) and my friend's Yamaha 2.5HP gas motor that has been used on both my Sea Eagle Paddleski 437ps and my 435ps. I can't speak for the Honda, but maybe for the differences between a gas motor of that power vs the Torqeedo. The Yamaha motor was brand new for 2022, and the few times he took it on my boats, it stalled out constantly, and small gas motors can be a pain to start like a small lawn motor. We think the reason was the choke position, but we'll find out better next year. I'm unsure of the maximum speed difference because my friend was afraid to go full throttle on his Yamaha motor 2.5HP vs my Torqeedo 1003, as he wanted it well broken in. I'm praying one of my Torqeedo's can be repaired, and in the future I hope to also have a gas motor too (when I get a shed to store gasoline outside of the house). I see advantages to both types of motors. The Torqeedo will no doubt be my first choice most of the time. I only question how reliable they are long term. The Torqeedo is much more convenient all around. You don't even have to buy gas, mix oil or some additive, etc. Simply plug it in generally over night and your done. Leave a boat and the motor inside your car's trunk and you can go boating whenever you want without advance planning. I wouldn't want to leave gas inside my car all the time. Also no winter maintenance. The Torqeedo is also much easier to start, and if you stop & start a lot as I do, it's basically always on even when not using any power from it. This means if I'm paddling and need to get out of the way of a powerboat, I just turn the throttle and I'm off in an instant. The advantage to a gas motor other than it's more likely to still be working after a decade, is range because you can bring a spare tank. With the larger 915Wh battery, I have a max range if I carefully monitor juice and go slow at times of about 10 miles. So 5 miles each way. At faster speeds the range would be less.There are some locations of dreamed of taking my Paddleski's that may require more range than my Torqeedo to safely get back. A spare 915w battery is $1000 and lasts about 5 years, so I'm not in a rush to buy one. The range of these batteries is enough for most places I use my boats however.

[@RealDocJames]

Another great video from my main man Hawaiian Dan! Thanks for this, because I'd really been considering the 2.3 for the PaddleSki I'm planning to buy and you pretty much answered all my questions and helped me make my decision. The Honda 5 would he nice, but I've already come close to maxing my adventure budget for this year, and the 2.3 will be a great alternative. High top speed isn't my main priority, but long range certainly is.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha Paddle Junky, absolutely my pleasure and mahalo for the very kinds words. I'm so thrilled this video helps. I tried to do my best to include the information I would like to know myself and hope to produce many more helpful videos to come! Thank you for watching!

[@marbbridges]

This video was very informative.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for watching. We hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@dadventuretv2538]

Thanks man. Awesome vid.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Absolutely our pleasure @dadventuretv2538. We truly appreciate you and hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos and new product releases to come!

[@acnjshink]

#HawaiianDan, with the rundown, #Happy Thanksgiving to the family and you #SeaEagle 👍🏾👌🏾👊🏾.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thank you so much my friend. How was your 2022 season?

[@BTS70VIDEOS]

You should have checked out EPropulsion Spirt 1.0 Plus. The battery floats and it has a longer range than the torqeedo. Price is about the same as the Torqeedo. Their EVO model can do regen to recharge the battery.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

100% agreed, it maybe something we look into in the future. Would love to get my hands on one. Thanks for watching. We hope you'll consider subscribing for more informational videos to come.

[@brucesummers7448]

It is a very big deal to have gasoline inside a vehicle whether it is in a outboard fuel tank or a gas can. Also the gas powered motor need to be laid on one side only to avoid having the crankcase oil move around and harm the engine. An electric motor can be used on any body of water whereas the gas engines are often prohibited and 2-stroke outboards are permitted only in the ocean. With a kayak if the motor dies on still have recourse to paddling back to shore and with the electric one can monitor the level of discharge and slow down to conserve energy. So long as the battery pack can be recharged overnight it is more than adequate.

[@gilfolsom5980]

Great job Dan! A bit of confusion on Sea Eagle’s website you might want to address? The Sea Eagle website has two gas motors that could work for the 437PS. The 2.3 is shown on the website as the “2.3S” which I am guessing is the “short shaft”. No recommendations at the bottom of the description for the 437PS. Conversely, the Honda “5.0 L” “long?” is recommended on the Sea Eagle website is recommended for the 437PS. As a person that was misled by the website earlier this year on correct shaft lengths on an electric motor purchase (which you and Sea Eagle made right, thank you again!) I hate to see anyone end up with the wrong shaft length. Keep on making all the wonderful videos!

[@gilfolsom5980]

Oops, just realized I screwed up. On the Sea Eagle website, they are selling the 2.3L and the 5 hp S. Had them reversed. At any rate, please clarify if both of these engines need the same sized shafts or different lengths. So Sorry . . .

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha Gil, thank you for watching, the kind words, and your comments. I tried to find where SeaEagle.com shows a Honda 2.3S but was unable to locate such. We only offer the Honda 2.3 in a long shaft. This particular video only addresses the Honda 2.3L and Torqeedo 1103CL. When it comes to the Honda 5 hp and the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki the short shaft is advised. I hope all is well on your end. As for myself, I can't say that I'm looking forward to 7 months of being off the water.

[@BTS70VIDEOS]

Torqueedo just came out with a new line of Travel outpboards. One up to 5hp.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

You are correct. Thank you for watching. We truly appreciate you and hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos and new product releases to come!

[@gregmay7672]

Any chance you can compare the 2.3l and 5s motors. Not sure which one I want to get. I have the 437 ps. Great boat! Thanks!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Definitely go with the 5hp long shaft. You can always throttle back but you can get more out of the 2.3hp than it can give. The 5hp is also a lot quieter. Thanks for watching. We hope you'll consider subscribing for more informational videos to come.

[@artvandelay418]

Which motor would be better for Fishskiff 16? I plan on using it in the back bays and harbors in the south shore of LI. Sometimes the current could be rough. Thanks for your help.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha @artvandelay418, mahalo foa watching! We hope you'll consider subscribing for more informational videos to come! I recommend rocking the Honda 9.9. It's the perfect boat for where you're targeting. Be sure to get a bow mount spot-lock trolling motor. Huge game changer! Trust me, you'll thank us for it.

[@artvandelay418]

@@SeaEagleBoats Thanks for the recommendation.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

Great video Dan. I've been a Torqeedo owner since 2014 and as you know I have both the new Paddleski 437ps and the previous Paddleski 435ps. Although I'm a huge fan of the Torqeedo, would I recommend it? That all depends. I feel the biggest advantage to the Torqeedo is it's transportability. The type of vehicle you own could in part determine you choice. I drive sedans. I do not want any gasoline smell in my car when a gas boat motor is not in the car.. Once gas or oil gets on my car's microfiber material, the smell will take ages to air out. Besides the big initial cost difference, the other reason I might not recommend the Torqeedo is the long term reliability. If you expect to get many, many years out of a motor, a gas motor will almost certainly be a better long term investment. Lots of different people know how to work on gas motors, and they aren't the specialty or nearly as expensive as working on a Torqeedo is. With a Torqeedo, you either have to take to an authorized repair center (only a few in the USA) or send it to Germany. I bought my Torqeedo 1003s used (2 years old) in 2014. I used it hundreds of times and loved it. Sadly, it broke in early Aug 2020. Also, expect about 5 years life out of the battery. You may may even loose some of the charge before then. I replaced the original with the larger capacity battery for $1000 (vs the $700 original model). I was hoping like some said the problem was a simple sheer pin issue. After replacing the cheap pin, it seems it's more likely to be the very expensive pylon that needs replacing or the wiring. Both are expensive and repair a specialist. Fortunately there is a Torqeedo repair center 1 hour from me (2 hours back and fourth). I posted about my broken motor, and someone had a spare (minus battery and some other accessories I already had) and offered to sell it to me for what I think was similar or less money than the repair would have been. So I bought it. I got another year and a half before the 2nd Torqeedo motor developed the exact same problem this year. It did work perfectly for our trip to Florida in Feb, but completely useless on our first use at the start of our New England season. The shop told me they'd look at both motors and not charge separately for two for a diagnosis. Sadly, people in my house appear to have moved my original original Torqeedo motor and I've been unable to find it. I also didn't have a lot of extra funds this year, and didn't feel like driving there and paying separately to have both worked on, so we missed the entire season with it except Feb. We also got the new Paddleski 437ps, which I really feel I generally can not paddle too well without a motor for any distance or on the very calmest days. So I used my new Razorlite most of the season, and my Paddleski 435ps a few times which I can paddle much easier than the 437ps. Now that Torqeedo switched to the new quiet 1103 which is almost identical except it's quiet and 10% more power, I don't even know if parts to fix my 1003s are still available or will be for very long. Although it's clearly more expensive than a small gas motor, I absolutely loved my Torqeedo. Seemed like the ideal motor for me, but now I question the long term investment. Kind of did question that early on. On a positive note, I did get several years out of my original motor and had hundreds of incredible experiences. Many of these experiences would have been impractical with a gas motor and there would have been a lot more worries when I'm on a trip at a resort location. With a gas motor hanging on the end of my sedan, I'd not only be worried about someone stealing it but also knowing I have thousand of dollars in my car between the Paddleski and accessories. In 2022, a friend of mine bought a new Yamaha 2.5 HP. For most of the season, it was totally unreliable. We used it on both my Paddleski's besides his boat. We think it was later determined to be the choke position, but clearly a gas motor is a lot more complicated with a lot more things to go wrong or confuse an inexperienced operator. I also had a trolling motor before the Torqeedo, and I kept coming close to getting stuck a few times and the extra power greatly expanded the number of places safe to take my boat to. I also occasionally use the Torqeedo at the same time as the full sail rig on my Paddleski 435ps. I feel it is an advantage to have some kind of electric motor with a sail rig on this kin of boat that is "always on". I can easily get out of the way of moored boats or boats in general in an instance, and "power sailing" works great. I don't feel a gas motor would be as good or as safe. Not to mention I'd taken notice of countless small engine boaters that struggle just to get their motors started. I certainly thing the Torqeedo over all is much easier to deal with. I'd just say expect to spend a lot more money, and you likely won't have it nearly as many years. I think what the market really needs is a much cheaper similar motor. Sadly with the 1103, the price of the Torqeedo went from $2000 to more like $3000. It was already very expensive! You do get the stronger battery however, and perfectly quiet operation. The extra noise of the older model never really bothered me or my passengers. As for the future of my Torqeedo's, I really don't know. I'm not loaded with funds, not sure if they can fix either or if we're talking $1000 or more to even fix them. If I can fix one of them for closer to half that, I'll probably have one repaired for 2023. I would like to also have gas motor for range, but I think I'd use the Torqeedo a lot more because it's a lot more convenient. And I can leave it concealed in the truck which is wonderful on trips and no one knows it there. With gasoline, I'd have to follow your recommendation of keeping it on a rack outside the car. Certainly would be nice to have the extra range for some locations and I may do that. I also don't have a shed or safe place to store a gas motor at this time, but may get a shed in the future. If anyone is interested, check out my channel and you'll see some of my Torqeedo & Sea Eagle Paddleski excursions. Both the new 437ps model and the older 435ps model. Both great boats. By the way, on my 435ps Sea Eagle recommend the short shaft version. It also worked fine on my 437ps. Maybe the longer version would give more power? Since I also like to double my Paddleski as a kayak, I find myself in shallow water a lot and I like that the shaft is not super long. I've also been caught in low tide at times, and think with the short shaft people would be less likely to get stuck.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thank you for watching, the kind words, and sharing your experience. Yes, the 435ps was constructed a bit differently than the new 437ps and was compatible with the Torqeedo 1003S. However, the new and improved brushless Torqeedo 1003CL is a bit stronger and more efficient. As a result it requires sitting deeper in the water to achieve the best results and full capabilities of the motor. Too shallow with that much power results in cavitation due to the lack of a cavitation plate. Your issue with the gas motor being the lack of proper choke position is a pretty common one. However, the Honda 2.3L that I used for the video started right up every single take. So much so that I've nicked named Honda Outboards the "Single Pull Motors". For me personally, they start up the first time - every time and I've come to rely on them completely.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

@@SeaEagleBoats If I do buy a gasoline motor to add to my collection at some point, I'll probably learn towards Honda. My friend didn't know anything about motors and bought the Yamaha. He does own two Sea Eagle kayaks which I recommended to him, but bought the motor for his new Portland Pudgy which he picked out and also bought new in 2022 as something he wanted to leave at a boat slip.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@classicarcadeamusementpark4242 the Portland Pudgy looks pretty cool for a rotomolded hull. The unsinkable part is appealing.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

@@SeaEagleBoats The first time we went out in it with his wife, the Yamaha motor stalled and would not start (likely due to choke position). I got punched as he pulled the motor to restart (not a problem with an electric motor). It was very windy in the bay. Although they have a couple Sea Eagle kayaks, they are still aren't too experienced at paddling or rowing when it's more difficult. So I had to row the boat to get us back. It was a real struggle against the wind. Fortunately it stalled before we got too far going against the wind. I could not have done it if we went further as you normally would with a gas motor. If it had been my 435ps, the two of us could have paddled it much easier. Not fun, but we could have done it. On another trip had to do this over a dozen times each time it stalled with his motor as we took my 435ps with the 3 of us to Cape Cod (yes, we can fit 3 on the 435ps, but the 437ps has a little more room). I think the 437ps would have been more like Pudgy against the wind, although we'd have two paddlers.My Razorlite paddles great against the wind. One of the things I love about the 435ps is if the motor failed, I generally don't have to struggle to get back. When my Torqeedo died with my wife onboard the 437ps, if it there had been a strong wind and I had to paddle it alone as I did since she can't paddle currently, it would have been a real struggle to paddle back unlike the 435ps. Keep this in mind for a future Paddleski model because I think it's a good feature. The 435ps is much easier to paddle and I also love that for me it serves as a kayak, motor boat and sailboat all in one. Plus it's almost half the weight to carry and my arms hurt sometimes taking the 437ps out of the car to the water. If the car isn't right at the the water I use my EZ-cart. But it's faster when I don't need to set it up.The 435ps is also a lot faster to tear down, an a little faster to setup. My wife does love the swivel seats of the 437ps however. They add extra weight to carry too. When I'm alone using the 437ps, I use my Deluxe inflatable seat unless I'm going to be out there for hours. An average time on the water with my many Sea Eagle trips is between 1.5 - 2 hours. Sometimes longer, occasionally less. The amount of time it takes to setup & tear down does matter. But as you know I go more frequently than most, and to far more locations.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

I watched this video again today. A couple more things. The Torqeedo battery comes off, so the weight of the motor is much lighter than 39 lbs. The idea is to carry them separately, or battery in one hand. I usually have a few things to grab, so it comes on a different trip from my car to the water. The short shaft Torqeedo 1003s fits in the trunk of my small car. I'll have to see how much longer the long shaft is, but might not fit or as easily. I've come up with wrist issues in the past 2 years due to tendonitis & arthritis. Pulling a lawn motor rope might be painful. It might depend on how hard the pull is, how my wrist feels at the time, and how many times I might have to pull. Looking at the typical small gas outboard, that could be a problem for me. Maybe not with some Honda's. I also like to stop the motor and paddle frequently, then re-start. So I'd probably be restarting a lot. Then their is the issue of whacking my passenger pulling the rope from the water I mentioned. I do like the idea of greater range of gas which might be really great to have at some locations, although the battery is fine at most. I think an electric motor has a lot of advantages we're probably not even thinking of, but a gas motor is probably cheaper over all unless winter maintenance adds up quickly. It's supposed to be done with the Torqeedo every 5 years I'm told, and being more of a specialty, a Torqeedo service center is not cheap. 5 year service will be at least $300 or more.

[@slc12312]

I'm assuming you are comparing those two engine due to similar output. You also mentioned a long shaft motor is best suited for SeaEagle boats. As someone who will soon be ordering a Fish Skiff 16, I see it comes with a Honda 5hp short shaft motor, or the Water Snake Venom depending on what the buyer is looking for. My question is 1) short or long shaft for that boat, and 2) would the Venom really be relatively equal. My fishing time will be mostly trolling for salmon and drifting/jigging for walleye. Other than that, there will be a little still fishing occasionally.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thank you for watching. You are correct that we compared them due to similar output. You are also correct in reference to long shafts when considering these two particular motors. The Honda 2.3L and Torqeedo 1103CL. When it comes to the FishSkiff16 and the Honda 5 hp a short shaft is correct. The Watersnake Venom 34 is a totally different electric motor. It falls more under the umbrella of standard electric trolling motors and will yield around 3-4 mph. We can't wait to see and hear how you favor during your fishing adventures! We hope that you subscribed for more informational videos to come.

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

Note that I upgraded to a Torqeedo 1003 motor mainly because I almost got stuck a few times with my Minn Kota trolling motor and almost didn't make it back. There is a gigantic difference in power between a Torqeedo and any typical 12V trolling motor that I'm aware of. I didn't buy it so much because I was in a hurry and wanted to go faster. I found with a trolling motor, I'd struggle against the wind and currents. And if I had a passenger on the Sea Eagle forget it going against those things with a trolling motor. It did cost a fortune more, but I no longer had to worry if I'd get back. And I didn't want to be too limited in the locations I could safely take my Sea Eagles with so many great destinations in my travels. If you buy a trolling motor, make sure you are very familiar with what conditions to expect at the places you go, and keep a careful eye on the weather as the wind can go from nothing to 15 mph without notice sometimes. On a very small bodies of water it's probably not an issue, but if you go on the ocean or larger lakes it may be.

[@6GAdventure]

Hey Dan, can the Honda be transported on its side (like in a trunk or back of an SUV)? I currently run a bixpy on my explorer 420 for backup with my kids in the boat and am thinking about getting a paddleski. My initial thought was to run the Bixpy on a transom mount for the paddleski but eventually upgrade - I like electric motors for their ease of transport but I like the range and speed of gas if it is easily transported.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha bruddah Ian, mahalo for watching! Honda does say it's motors can be transported and stored on there foots side down. However, in my experience I found that the oil ends up everywhere - the reason I opted for the hitch motor carrier. I do have a friend, Kayak Cliff KZbin ► www.youtube.com/@KayakCliff, who custom made a wood frame that fits into the back of his pickup and holds the motor up at a higher angle to prevent leakage and he loves it. I'll ask if he can make a video of such. I'm with you and use both gas and electric due to the different benefits.

[@6GAdventure]

@@SeaEagleBoats Thanks Dan - what do you think about the Bixpy on a transom mount as an interim solution on the paddleski? It’s a 32 pound electric - love it on the explorer and recently did a 9 mile trip with it. It moves the explorer pretty well on a skeg mount.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@6GAdventure Like yourself, I absolutely love my Bixpy electric motor. Mainly because like you mentioned, it's the only electric motor on the market that I know of that's compatible with both slide-in-skeg bases and transom mounts. Making it, in my opinion, the most versatile small electric motor on the market. My only real complaint is I have the J-1 version and not the J-2. The main changes between the J-1 and J-2 Motors: No More Motor Connectors: The J-2 Motor has a 150cm wire that comes directly out of the motor with the standard attachment already in place. This will reduce the chances of any failed connections or water intrusions into the connectors. I have yet to test it but I suspect applying some dielectric grease between all my connections will hopefully resolve my issues.

[@terrylewis3365]

Dan different subject altogether. I seen a video with bow mounted min kota on the paddle ski. Would that mounting kit work on fishskiff16 as well

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha Terry, thank you for your question. The answer is absolutely. It's the same aluminum motor mount board is used for both the FSK16 and 437ps. The only difference is pre-drilled hole placement. Thank you for watching. I hope that you subscribed to the channel for more information videos to come. Wishing you and yours the very best - aloha 🤙

[@terrylewis3365]

@@SeaEagleBoats to have the seme set up as the 437ps you need 2 pieces.i can only find 1 in accessories or am I missing something

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@terrylewis3365 The 437ps comes with the smaller crossbar aka yoke bar. So with the PaddleSki™ all you need is the motor mount board.

[@terrylewis3365]

@@SeaEagleBoats can you buy the yoke bar for it to work on fishskiff16

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@terrylewis3365 Only the PaddleSki uses the yoke bar. See ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Wbh2h5p96shdk The FishSkiff16 does not require the yoke bar. See ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2HSqql6jtqWl8k

[@NghiaPham-xi5so]

I know with a gas motor it takes up to 6hp which the engine ways around 60 pounds. Can i use an electric motor that is equivalent to a 9.9 hp motor that weighs only 48 pounds? Thanks...

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Hello @NghiaPham-xi5so, we strongly recommend staying within the specs. Going beyond the specs drastically changes performance and handling and can be extremely dangerous! Sea Eagle never recommends or advises going against their specs.

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@@SeaEagleBoats Thanks, I wasn't sure if you base it on the weight of the motor....

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Dan: Where can you get outfitted for winter boating an SE9...

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