How about the Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 for a C22???

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:39 am

Is any one using the Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 on their C22? It is rated at 6 HP equivalent and they say it can be used on up to a 6000 LB displacement hull. Price is competitive too...about $2500 new.

Capt. Bondo · Post by **Capt. Bondo** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:49 am

Don't forget to include the cost of 2 deep cycle batteries.
I got sticker shock last time I looks at just one.

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:09 am

Yeah Capt....the deep cycles are pricey but should last a long time if cared for properly....I know that not everyone can afford the newest and best, that includes me....but I still think that in the long run the cost and convenience may equal things out.

I'm thinking that the two batteries in the center area of the boat would make good ballast and the lighter weight of the motor on the stern helps with fore and aft balance. Easier to take on and off for us older folks too...the batteries just stay in the boat all the time...outa sight and outa mind.

By the way Capt. Bondo....where do you sail?...what river is that?

Capt. Bondo · Post by **Capt. Bondo** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:27 am

Home waters are the St Croix river, the border between WI and MN, south of Stillwater, north of Afton MN.

Mario G · Post by **Mario G** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:31 pm

Right now I'm building an electric car, want to guess whats next?

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:40 pm

I had started the season with an electric motor 52# thrust. I have to say that it was nice and quiet, but very slow and, when there was any amount of wind, it was not what worth a damn..

I really thought that it wold be the way to go, but its been replaced 2 weeks ago with a Johnson 9 1/2 hp...

It sounds like the Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 should be much better suited for the job!!

sauerleigh · Post by **sauerleigh** » Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:34 am

Personally, an electric propulsion system would best be used on a smaller inland lake where you won't be fighting wave action. 2000 watts at full power can run down a battery pretty quickly and the output is rated at 900 watts, about 45% efficiency. You can always add more batteries but that also means more weight, and the batteries should be supported on some kind of platform, especially if you plan on trailering.

I've been messing about with electrics for years and we're not quite there yet. www.Bricycles.com