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Electronic Throttle Versus Cable Throttle: Making the Switch

By Jim Hendricks
Updated: December 1, 2018

I have electronic throttle and shift controls on my boat, and I never wish to return to the good ol’ days of cable controls for my single outboard. That said, the previous system served me well for three decades. Given that cable systems still offer more-than-satisfactory performance, is an upgrade to electronic — or drive-by-wire — controls really worth it? Here are factors to help you decide.

Switching Controls

Making the switch from cable to electronic controls usually coincides with the purchase of a new boat or outboard. That’s because you can’t just add electronic controls to an older outboard. The engine must be designed and built with drive-by-wire capabilities. While nearly all new multi-outboard boats now come equipped with drive-by-wire controls, a fair number of new single outboard boats feature cables.

If you’re ordering a new boat — either through a dealer or factory direct — you will likely have the opportunity to specify the type of controls.

When re-powering an older boat, you can choose to stay with cables or upgrade to drive-by-wire, which will dictate what type of engine you buy. Outboard brands such as Yamaha offer a choice between mechanical and electronic engine controls on a number of models.

Cost Factors

A new engine with drive-by-wire controls costs more than one with conventional throttle and shift. Yamaha’s F200 with electronic controls, for example, costs around 6 percent more than the mechanical version. What’s more, the drive-by-wire price does not include some rigging elements needed for electronic controls, including a binnacle and instrumentation. Unless you perform the rigging work yourself, labor costs for upgrading to a drive-by-wire motor will also increase versus retrofitting with a mechanical engine. That’s because the installing dealer needs to remove the old rigging and add new elements, such as a new control harness and sub-assembly cables, engine-control module, binnacle, ignition key and start/stop switch, and engine instrumentation.

Helm Changes

A re-power can grow into a larger project than you might have originally budgeted when switching to a drive-by-wire engine due to unanticipated complications. For example, there’s no guarantee that the footprint for the new binnacle will match the old one.

When the footprints do not match, it leads to fiberglass and gelcoat repair work to patch the old mounting holes. Also, newer all-in-one multifunction engine displays occupy a fraction of the space that old-school individual gauges required, often leaving a bunch of empty holes to fill in the dash.

Based on these possible complications, some boaters opt to stay with mechanical models when replacing aging outboards, thus eliminating much of the extra rigging costs. Usually, the new mechanical outboard will work with the existing harnesses, controls and instruments, provided you stay with the same brand of outboard.

Easier Operation

Yamaha Marine Helm Master electronic binnacle

Shifting and throttle adjustments become silky smooth with electronic controls. That’s because there are no cables or complex mechanisms in the binnacle to bind up. Instead, electrical servos under the outboard hood respond to shift and throttle inputs.

At the press of a mere fingertip, you can advance the throttle from neutral to full throttle. It’s that sensitive; a marvelous tool in the hands of an experienced and attentive skipper.

For those who are uninitiated or more accustomed to mechanical controls with more stiffness in the levers, such responsiveness can result in abrupt acceleration and lurching, which becomes particularly hazardous in tight quarters, such as a crowded marina. It can also put unprepared crew members at risk. They can fall to the deck or, even worse, go overboard.

The smoothness also leads to a tendency to shift completely through the neutral position and into reverse when decelerating. That’s rough on the gears and propeller hub.

To mitigate these issues, manufacturers have incorporated tension adjustments into electronic binnacles. This lets you add friction to the control lever to help eliminate inadvertent and abrupt acceleration.

Multi-Outboard Features

Mercury Marine’s DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift)

Electronic controls ease the task of running multiple outboards. With Mercury Marine’s Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS), for example, a press of a button on the control box lets you use a single lever for shift and throttle of up to four outboards. Another button on the DTS binnacle synchronizes the revolutions per minute for up to four motors.

Drive-by-wire systems also facilitate the addition of second helm stations in a tower. A second binnacle integrates with the electronic controls. A press of a button transfers control.

The advent of electronic controls has also led to new features, such as Suzuki Marine’s troll mode for fine adjustments in the lower-rpm range, using a rocker switch when slow-trolling.

The Evinrude Icon II and Yamaha Helm Master binnacles feature engine-speed controls that work like cruise control in an automobile. With the Yamaha system, once you reach your desired revolutions per minute, press the speed-control button to hold that velocity. Both systems let you throttle up or down in minute increments to fine-tune your speed for maximum fuel efficiency or achieve just the right -trolling speed.

Someday soon, the outboards -powering the vast majority of salt-water fishing boats will feature electronic throttle and shift. And ultimately, that’s a good thing. As I intimated at the beginning, once you experience this technology, you’ll never want to go back to the old cable controls again.

Joystick Capability

Electronic throttle and shift controls also make possible integrated joystick steering systems, some of which incorporate station-keeping features. The computer brains of systems such as Evinrude iDock, Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards, SeaStar Solutions Optimus 360 and Yamaha Helm Master appropriate the electronic throttle and shift, and combine it with independent outboard steering to point, pivot and move the boat in joystick mode.

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The mechanical push-pull control system is a very simple and easily installed system for smaller boats. The equipment controlled by a system of this type must be relatively easy to operate. Kobelt provides a variety of hydraulic-actuated power assist units for use on clutch and throttle applications requiring additional mechanical force (Part No. 4602, 4605). We generally do not recommend the installation of more than two stations with push-pull cables. If the cable runs are relatively short and straight, it is possible to make a three-station system work. For a multi-station, single lever control system, a combination of wire-over-pulley and push-pull with our model 2051 master control works extremely well (for up to four stations). The Kobelt single lever control heads 2042, 2043, 2044, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2050 and 2054 are designed to work as a one-station control only. The 2080 series and the 2090 series are designed for 2 stations. These controls provide single lever control for clutch and throttle from two stations and are available in single and twin engine configurations. This push-pull system (Patent No. CDN. 1206642, 1158136; US 4512451, 4280371, Further Patent Pending) has proven to be a tremendous success due to its exceptional performance and durability. >> Read More About Push-Pull Controls

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The most popular controls used today are dual-function controls. This is due to their ease of use -they make boat handling easier. The shift and throttle controls are operated by a single lever. This facilitates shifting at a low RPM, to protect the engine’s shift mechanism. Two cables are used, one for the shift, and one for the throttle. Try Teleflex Marine’s CH7800 Series Dual Top Mount Control for maximum pilot control.

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Wholesale Marine recommends that for this installation, to use the control system that provides the fewest degrees of bend, as this will also provide the more efficient cable action and smooth handling.

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Take control of your boating experience with Elco Motor Yachts’ remote throttle controls.

These tiller-controlled outboard motors include a twist-type outboard throttle control, as well as a USCG required engine cutoff lanyard. Forward/Reverse and On/Off switches are on the motor cowling.

We collaborated with Livorsi, renowned for their precision racing gauges and engine controls, to create electronic shift and electric remote throttle controls with plug-and-play integration to our inboard and outboard electric motors. Both top-mount shift and throttle controls, as well as side-mount shift and throttle controls, are easily reversed to suit left-hand or right-hand installations.

Experience seamless maneuverability with our state-of-the-art outboard throttle controls. Their advanced technology provides you with unmatched precision while navigating various water conditions. Our electric boat throttles ensure smooth acceleration and deceleration for a safe and comfortable ride.

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Honda iST includes redesigned binnacle and side mount drive-by-wire throttle controls. Side mount installations control a single engine, while the new binnacle-mount design accommodates up to four engines and two control stations.

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iST really shines in multi-engine installations. It provides one-switch trim control on the throttle handle, trimming all engines simultaneously. It also provides individual trim switches for fine tuning each engine’s trim position. Engine-speed synchronization offers single-handle control of all engines while synchronized.

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Electric outboard motor: we test 13 options

Theo Stocker
July 25, 2023

An electric outboard motor is now a viable option for dinghy propulsion. Emrhys Barrell puts the latest outboards and trolling motors to the test

The electric outboard motor has been around for many years, but they have either been too low powered or their lead acid batteries have made them too heavy to lift in and out of a small tender, so petrol outboards have remained the engine of choice.

The development of lightweight lithium batteries has changed all this, making an electric outboard motor a practical alternative to petrol – and making all electric yachts a real possibility too.

With this in mind, we tested 12 models whose all-up weight, or the weight of their individual components, did not exceed the 14-17kg of a 2.5hp petrol outboard.

See how we tested the electric outboards at the end of this article.

Best electric outboard motor

Specifications Outboard weight: 12kg Overall weight with outboard and bracket: 14.5kg Battery capacity: 1085Wh Top speed: 5kts Thrust: 30kg / 66lbs

Designed along the lines of a dinghy rudder, this Remigo outboard is incredibly easy and intuitive to use. No external cables or anything to be snagged, it clips onto a bracket pre-mounted to your tender or dinghy, in a similar way that you’d attach a dinghy rudder.

Flip down the handle, attach the magnetic kill cord and you’re good to go.

On test this outboard gave as much thrust as the ePropulsion below but out performed it in terms of maneuverability. The Remigo can be switched from forward to reverse thrust at the touch of a button.

We like the Remigo for it’s sleek simplicity. If you want a clean smart easy to carry outboard to take you from your mooring to shore or quietly meander from your anchorage to shore then this is definitely worth considering.

We especially liked the rudder effect of this outboard giving us steerage even we had turn the power completely off to coast in alongside our pontoon.

Read Fox Morgan’s review of this outboard – Remigo One Electric Outboard review

Reasons to buy

very easy to stow, innovative rudder design, lightweight, built in battery, easy to mount and dismount

Reasons to avoid

No multiple battery swap options like more conventional electric outboards

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ePropolsion Spirit 1.0 EVO

Yachting Monthly’s best buy

Specifications Motor weight: 10.5kg Battery weight: 9kg Battery capacity: 1276Wh Top speed RIB: 4.5mph Top speed skiff: 6.0mph Thrust: 31kg/68lbs

The Chinese firm ePropulsion has been developing its electric outboard motor range and lithium batteries for some time. We tested the Spirit 1.0 Plus and Evo, both 1kW motors with integral batteries.

Clearly ePropulsion was influenced by Torqeedo, but there are some important differences. From the outset ePropulsion went for a direct drive motor, being quieter and avoiding gearbox problems.

The battery has a greater capacity than the original Torqeedo, and is still 30% higher than the latest version. It also floats – useful if you should drop it overboard.

Fitting the battery is a two-handed job, with the carrying handle being at the back, and latch lock at the front, which requires leaning over the transom to install it. You also cannot see the locating slots underneath, which isn’t quite so easy in a bobbing inflatable. The power cable socket is protected by a rubber cap.

You have a display, but it only shows power being consumed, voltage, and remaining runtime, which means it has larger figures, easier to read on a sunny day, but it lacks GPS speed or range.

It has the same trim settings as the Torqeedo, with a similar fiddly retaining split ring. It also has a magnetic kill cord. Three shaft lengths are available, catering for transom heights up to 61cm. The shaft is streamlined but rotates through 360º for maximum manoeuvrability and reverse.

High battery capacity Quiet 360º rotation

Limited display options

Buy it now from epropulsion

Yachting Monthly’s best in class

Specifications Motor weight: 10.5kg Battery weight: 9kg Battery capacity: 1276Wh Top speed RIB: 4.5mph Top speed skiff: 6.0mph Thrust: 68lbs Regeneration: 4 knots – 40W / 10 knots – 300W

The 1.0 EVO has the same dimensions and performance as the Spirit, but it has the options of a removable tiller, plus remote controls and steering, but the real innovation is that it offers regenerative charging while you are sailing, putting 40W at 4 knots, and 300W at 10 knots back into the battery.

You can even have a wristband remote for steering and throttle.

The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 EVO is undeniably more expensive than it’s little sister without the regenerative charging and the cost difference is significant. If you are likely to be doing a lot of sailing and using your electric motor from ship-to-shore in relatively remote locations then the regeneration will probably be worth it. For most, though the price differential is probably a little too steep.

Regenerative charging Removable tille Remote controls

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Torqeedo 1103 and Torqeedo 603

Torqeedo 603 specifications Motor weight: 11kg Battery weight: 4.2kg (floats) Battery capacity: 500Wh Top speed RIB: 4.0 mph Top speed skiff: Not tested Thrust: 44lbs

Torqeedo 1103 specifications Motor weight: 11kg Battery weight: 6kg Battery capacity: 915Wh Top speed RIB: 4.4mph Top speed skiff: 6.0mph Thrust: 68lbs

Torqeedo was the first company to commercially produce an outboard with an integral lithium battery in 2005. The earliest motors used a high-revving geared motor, which produced a characteristic whine. Following the launch of its new larger battery, Torqeedo changed to direct drive at about the same time that ePropulsion arrived on the scene.

The 1103 is 1.1kW and has a removable battery and tiller/throttle. The battery locates in slots in the powerhead and can be dropped in one-handed, with the slots clearly visible from above, which is helpful in a rocking dinghy. It then hinges back and locks in place with a separate plastic pin. The tiller locates in similar slots.

The two are then connected to the motor by a power cable and a data cable, but the latter has an 8mm plug, with five tiny pins that have to be carefully lined up, then secured with a threaded plastic collar. Neither of the sockets have caps to prevent debris or water getting into them when the cables are not connected.

The display on the tiller shows four lines of data at the same time, which makes them small to read (a phone app can be used for a large display). They include volts, battery capacity, range at a given speed, speed in kts, mph or km/h, and power consumption in watts. A magnetic kill-cord cuts the power circuits if you fall overboard.

The motor has four trim positions to allow for angled transoms, but the split ring securing the locking pin is very stiff and fiddly, especially when you have to adjust it hanging over the transom. A side-mounted lever allows the motor to be tilted horizontally. In normal use a catch prevents the motor kicking up in reverse, but this can be released with another side-mounted lever if you are in shallow water.

Long and short shaft versions are available, with the height of the transom to the top of the prop on the long shaft being 62cm. Clamps screws and fittings are stainless steel, making it suitable for salt water use, but an anode is an extra. It has forward and reverse but not 360º rotation.

Established brand with relatively long history Removable battery and tiller Lots of display options

Display hard to read

Buy the Torqeedo 603 now from Torqeedo Buy the Torqeedo 1103 now from Torqeedo

Best Trolling motors

Haswing Ultima 3

Specifications Motor weight: 11kg Battery weight: 5kg Battery capacity: 600Wh Top speed: RIB 4.0mph Top speed skiff: Not tested Thrust: 51lbs

Haswing is a new name to us, but this Chinese manufacturer now has an extensive range of motors, several of which we were able to bring along to our test.

The Ultima 3 has an integral Lithium battery and an output of 1,000W, with the ‘3’ in its name indicating the 3hp petrol outboard its makers claim it is equivalent to. The battery is 600Wh.

The battery was the easiest of all in our test to fit and remove, just sliding down a set of grooves, with contacts in the bottom removing the need for any linking cables or wires, and an easy one-handed operation.

The unit is well engineered, with stainless steel used throughout plus an anode as standard, making this suitable for use in salt water, and a spare anode and shear pin. The tiller/throttle hinges up and down for easy operation and storage. It has a streamlined aluminium leg, but rotates 360º.

A magnetic kill cord is a useful safety feature, and there are 5 LEDs showing battery capacity remaining, but this is the only instrumentation, so there is no way of gauging how much power you are using. It also meant that with no exposed power cables, we could not measure intermediate power settings.

Easy to fit battery Anode as standard for salt water usage High end materials

Limited instrumentation

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Motorguide Varimax 40

Specifications Motor weight: 9.1kg Battery (Sterling 60Ah) – 8kg Battery capacity: 780Wh Top speed RIB: 3.2mph Top speed skiff: 4.0mph Thrust: 28lbs

Another trolling motor, this has a claimed 40lb thrust and a variable speed electronic control. The throttle pulls forward for ahead, and pushes back for reverse then twists in the same direction for speed. A clever feature once you get used to it. Ten LEDs show the battery state.

The sliding shaft gives transom heights up to 65cm transom to prop, and 360º rotation. It also quickly tilts through 90º, with 5 positions, for shallow or weedy water.

Clamp screws and fittings are mild steel, meaning you should wash it off with freshwater after using it in the sea.

Clever throttle control Variable transom heights accomodated

Quite basic in functionality

Haswing Osapian 55

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Specifications Motor weight: 9kg Battery weight: (Sterling 60Ah) 8kg Battery capacity: 780Wh Top speed RIB: 3.3mph Top speed skiff: 4.4mph Thrust: 35lbs

This is another trolling motor with a claimed 55lb thrust, but with five forward speeds and three reverse on a twist-grip throttle. Again, it is a well-engineered motor, with all fittings and clamp screws made of stainless steel, an anode behind the prop and a spare in the box.

Five LEDs show the battery state. The sliding shaft gives transom heights up to 62cm, and 10 tilt positions.

As with all click-speed throttles you have double the power at Setting 5 compared to Setting 4, and very poor range figures at intermediate speeds compared to motors with electronic throttles.

However it is an excellent value-for- money option for sailors looking for ways to power their tender for short trip

Well engineered Value for money

Poor range at medium speeds

Motorguide SW82

Specifications Motor weight: 13kg Battery weight: 16kg Battery capacity: 1,560Wh Top speed RIB: 4.0mph Top speed skiff: 5.5mph

Motorguide is a well-established US company that is part of the Mercury/Mariner group. The most powerful of the transom mount range, the 82 has a claimed thrust of 82lbs, and is a 24V unit requiring two 12V batteries in series.

It is also designed for saltwater use, with stainless steel clamp screws and fittings, and a large anode on the shaft. It has an extra long shaft, giving up to 93cm transom height to the prop, 360º rotation, and seven tilt positions There are no battery LEDs. An on/off switch under the control head is the nearest it gets to a kill switch.

Well known company Powerful Anode for salt water

No battery LEDs

Haswing Protruar 1

Specifications Motor weight: 9kg Battery weight: 8kg Battery capacity: 780Wh Top speed RIB: 3.4mph Top speed skiff: 4.5mph Thrust: 40lbs

Another Haswing requiring a separate 12V battery, this has a variable speed electronic throttle, and similar features to the Protruar 5, except no kill cord. It claims to be equivalent to a 1hp petrol motor, but in practice delivered 600W.

The sliding shaft only allows transom heights up to 40cm, but a longer shaft version is available. It has 10 tilt positions and 360º rotation.

Another well engineered unit, with stainless steel used throughout plus an anode as standard, and a spare anode and shear pin. The tiller/throttle hinges up and down for easy operation and storage.

Anode for salt water use 360º rotation

No kill chord Limited transom height range

Haswing Protruar 5

Specifications Motor weight: 14kg Battery weight: 16kg Battery capacity: 1,560Wh Top speed RIB: Not tested Top speed skiff: 6.1mph Thrust: 108lbs

Another Haswing, the Protruar 5 is the most powerful model we tested. The unit is extremely well engineered, with stainless steel used throughout for the clamp screws and fittings, plus an anode as standard, making this suitable for use in salt water. A nice touch is the spare anode and shear pin in the kit. The tiller/throttle hinges up and down for easy operation and storage.

Its 5 designation indicates its makers think it is equivalent to a 5hp petrol motor, but in reality it delivers around 2.5kW at 24V so requires two separate batteries. It has a variable electronic throttle, three battery state LEDS and a magnetic kill cord.

The shaft slides up and down, giving a maximum transom height of 62cm and 360º rotation. Ten tilt positions are quickly engaged by a squeeze lever.

The thrust was the highest of the test, making it suitable for heavy boats, but the fine pitch prop significantly reduced its efficiency at speed.

Powerful model Anode for salt water use Battery LEDs and kill chord

Needs two batteries for full power

Motorguide R3 45

Specifications Motor weight: 9.5kg Battery weight: (Sterling 60Ah) 8kg Battery capacity: 780Wh Top speed RIB: not tested Top speed skiff: 4.1mph

This trolling motor has a claimed thrust of 45lbs and five forward speeds. The sliding shaft gives transom heights up to 65cm and 360º rotation, with seven tilt positions. Clamp screws and fittings are mild steel, so should be washed after saltwater use.

The click-speed throttle gives non-linear power gaps, with Speed Setting 5 being double the power of Setting 4. This throttle arrangement results in poor range figures at medium speeds compared to motors with electronic throttles, but it keeps the price down.

360º rotation Plenty of transom height range

Minn Kota Endura Max 55

Specifications Motor weight: 9.5kg Battery weight: (Sterling 60Ah) 8kg Battery capacity: 780Wh Top speed skiff: 4.6mph

Minn Kota is one of the oldest makers of trolling motors. The Max 55 has a claimed 55lb thrust, with a variable speed electronic twist-grip throttle.

Clamp screws and fittings are mild steel, making it best suited for freshwater, though you can use it in the sea if you wash it off afterwards.

It has a fine pitch prop like all trolling motors, which gives a good static thrust, but efficiency, and hence range, falls off at higher speeds, though the electronic Maximiser throttle helps to offset this.

Electronic maximiser throttle helps offset range issues

Big range drop off at high speeds Needs washing after salt water usage

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How we tested the electric outboard motors

We took a selection of electric outboard motor units available on the market, and tested them in two situations, firstly on a Frib 275 folding RIB on the Lymington River to reproduce the situation of getting out to your boat in the tender. We then put them on a 4m skiff on the Thames, to see how they perform at higher speeds on a boat with a smoother underwater form and longer waterline on sheltered waters.

Speed: We measured speed using a handheld GPS, and electricity consumed using a clamp ammeter or the motor’s inbuilt power display. We converted these to the range you would achieve, either for a given power, or the full power of the motor’s battery.

Thrust: We measured static thrust using a spring balance. This is a somewhat crude test, as it measures the pulling power of a motor in a static boat, and therefore doesn’t allow the propeller pitch to work at its designed speed.

Function: We checked the stated weights of each of the motors and made a qualitative survey of their main features when used as a dinghy outboard.

We tested the trolling motors with a 60Ah lithium battery from Sterling Power, which cost £360, though you can use a heavier lead acid battery costing around £120 for a good quality AGM or gel. Don’t bother with leisure batteries, which will fail after 4 to 5 trips. You will need a good quality Lithium charger, which will add on £100 or more.

We haven’t included charging in this test, as this is dependent on the charger you are using, whether you are charging from 240V or 12V on board, and whether the power source is mains, a generator, alternator or solar. It’s worth noting that you will rarely be recharging from flat, and will rather be aiming to top up batteries after each use.

Trolling motor or electric outboard motor?

The options today are trolling motors with separate batteries – so called because they were mainly used as auxiliary slow-speed power for anglers, and integral-battery motors built for dinghy propulsion. These are the options a sailor will be looking at when thinking about changing to an electric outboard.

Trolling motors are still popular for low-speed applications, as they are simple and cheap, but they do need a separate 12V battery.

The integral battery motors are sophisticated units designed to give you more speed and greater range for a given power in a small boat, though for any 3-4m boat, the hull speed will limit how fast you can realistically go with any motor unless you start planing.

An electric outboard motor with an integral battery will often include displays showing speed, range at a given speed, and percentage of battery capacity remaining, but these features come with a higher price tag.

The trolling motors and integral battery models in our test were similar in weight and both come in at around the same total weight as a 2.5hp petrol engine.

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Electric Yacht: Clean, Green, Quiet.
Product Review by Tony Green

For decades, our paradigm has demanded internal combustion engines to meet our needs on the road and on the water. Electric Yacht of Golden Valley, Minnesota, is out to change that way of thinking. The company’s electric propulsion systems offer a clean, green and quiet alternative to traditional sailboat auxiliaries for a large number of sailors. Chances are you’re one of them.

Electric Yacht was founded in 2007 by Scott McMillan, an electrical engineer and sailor who began tinkering with electric motors on his own boats. The company’s target market is the increasing number of sailboats with aging inboard engines that are in need of overhaul or replacement. Within that market are large subsets of lake sailors, racers, weekenders and coastal cruisers for whom a big diesel is serious overkill. Electric propulsion offers a simpler and more enjoyable option for the many boat owners who only use their engines for short distances to get in and out of the slip, ramp, mooring or anchorage.

The company’s electric motors mount to existing engine rails and propeller shafts. Multiple reduction ratio options accommodate different boat and propeller sizes and installation can easily be done with the boat in the water. Wiring connections are simple, with pre-fabricated cables provided to connect batteries, motor, throttle quadrant and battery monitor. An average conversion from inboard diesel to electric is weight and cost neutral compared with an engine rebuild, space is usually gained and your bilge will never smell like fuel again. List prices vary from $3,695 for a Model 100ib (48 VDC, 5 HP) to $5,495 for a Model 260ib (12HP @ 48VDC, 18HP @ 72VDC). Horsepower ratings between electric and internal combustion are not directly comparable, since electric motors do not have power siphoned off for engine-driven auxiliaries such as cooling pumps, fuel pump, alternator, etc. Typically, an electric system can replace a diesel or gas engine of twice the horsepower without a significant loss in top speed.

Electric propulsion’s critics normally focus on two limitations: lack of power and range. Sure these systems are nifty, but can they punch through high winds, waves or currents and can they really drive the boat for more than a few hours? As I would learn, power is not a problem for Electric Yacht. But range is limited and there’s just no getting around the fact that battery technology, while improving, is the weak link. Traditional lead-acid batteries are the most affordable and are widely available. Lithium batteries are lighter and have increased life and range, but cost more. The company is optimistic that industry investments in hybrid and electric automobiles will provide much needed advancement in electrical storage for the boating market. These improvements will only increase the size of Electric Yacht’s target market, and most boaters should still be satisfied with today’s technology.

I met Scott McMillan, company President and Chief Engineer, and Bill Tomlinson, Director of Marketing, for a test sail on Lake Koronis in central Minnesota. This 3,000-acre, five-mile long lake is the perfect application for this technology. Scott’s Catalina 27 is kept on a mooring and the motor is used to get on and off the buoy and for sunset cruises and quiet puttering around the lake. The boat normally sits all week while a wind generator recharges the batteries and is more than ready for the next weekend. That use pattern describes a lot of sailboats out there, mine included.

There would be no puttering for our test run. The lake was whipped up by 15- knot winds with gusts over 20. We were shivering in the cold October rain and northeast wind, but I was secretly pleased to see how Electric Yacht’s equipment performed in a healthy breeze and chop. Scott got us underway with a turn of the key. There was no warm-up required and full power was instantly available, even at low speeds. A low hum let me know that the motor was on, and the tone changed with RPM, giving good feedback that the controller was responding. While not silent, it was much quieter than a diesel, and we easily carried on a conversation inside the cabin with the motor running. The Catalina effortlessly plowed through the building waves and hit hull speed with plenty of reserve. So much for the concern about being underpowered. Battery condition and discharge rate were visible at a glance and the cockpit monitor displayed amps and time left on the battery. At high speed the readout said we had 2.5 hours left, plenty of time to get off the five-mile lake in a hurry if we needed to. Backing off the throttle increased our time remaining and the monitor was instantly updated. Motoring at a couple of knots in a dead calm provides more than eight hours of run time on a full charge. When it was my turn to drive, I put the motor through its paces and Scott even let me dock his boat in the wind and waves to test maneuverability. The single-lever quadrant was similar to operating an inboard auxiliary, without the fear that the motor would stall if idled down in gear, as internal combustion engines can do.

I came away convinced that this technology is well designed, affordable, easy to install and more than capable to meet many sailors’ needs. Evaluating these systems requires an honest analysis of what type of sailing you really do. Long-distance voyagers will probably stick with fossil fuels, since they pack more power per pound than batteries. In my opinion, electric propulsion should be considered by the high number of sailors who day sail, race, weekend or coastal cruise within a few miles of shore and just don’t run their engines that much. The benefits are many. Instant on with no warm-up time. No more trips to the fuel dock. No oily bilges or fuel and exhaust fumes in the cabin and cockpit. Peaceful motor-sailing. Clean. Green. Quiet. Isn’t that what sailing is all about anyway?

Electronic Shift And Throttle Conversion Kit [355002]

ICON™ ELECTRONIC SHIFT AND THROTTLE CONVERSION KIT, P/N 587279

Safety information, icon conversion kit (evinrude e-tec 200 – 300 hp), installation procedure, remove existing linkages, install actuator plate, install shift actuator, install throttle actuator, install electronic servo module (esm), electrical connections, icon system setup, engine software update, engine position (instance) identification and setup, actuator alignment and calibration, gear engagement verification, kit de conversion accélération et commande de sens de marche électroniques icon™, n° réf. 587279, informations sur la sécurité, kit de conversion icon (evinrude e-tec 200–300 cv), liste des pièces, procédure d'installation, dépose des tringleries existantes, installer la plaque de commande, installer la commande de sens de marche, installer la commande de papillon, installer le module de servocontrôleur électronique (esm), connexions électriques, configuration du système icon, mise à jour du logiciel de moteur, identification et configuration, alignement et étalonnage de la commande, vérification de l'enclenchement des rapports.

APPLICATION

Use this instruction sheet when installing the above conversion kit on 2008 and newer Evinrude® E-TEC™ 90° V6 outboards, 200 – 300 HP. DO NOT install on any other models.

The following symbols and/or signal words may be used in this document:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, CAN result in severe injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate personal injury or property damage. It also may be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Indicates an instruction which, if not followed, could severely damage engine components or other property.

These safety alert signal words mean:

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

For safety reasons, this kit must be installed by an authorized Evinrude®/Johnson® dealer. This instruction sheet is not a substitute for work experience. Additional helpful information may be found in other service literature.

DO NOT perform any work until you have read and understood these instructions completely.

Torque wrench tightening specifications must strictly be adhered to.

Should removal of any locking fastener (lock tabs, locknuts, or patch screws) be required, always replace with a new one.

When replacement parts are required, use Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or parts with equivalent characteristics, including type, strength and material. Use of substandard parts could result in injury or product malfunction.

Always wear EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE GLOVES when using power tools.

Unless otherwise specified, engine must be OFF when performing this work.

Always be aware of parts that can move, such as flywheels, propellers, etc.

Some components may be HOT. Always wait for engine to cool down before performing work. If you use procedures or service tools that are not recommended in this instruction sheet, YOU ALONE must decide if your actions might injure people or damage the outboard.

This instruction sheet may be translated into other languages. In the event of any discrepancy, the English version shall prevail.

TO THE INSTALLER: Give this sheet to the owner. Advise the owner of any special operation or maintenance information contained in the instructions.

TO THE OWNER: Save these instructions in your owner's kit. This sheet contains information important to the future use and maintenance of your engine.

Do not install this kit unless you have the ability to communicate with the outboard using Evinrude Diagnostics software, version 4.0 or higher. Installation requires an update of engine management software to add electronic shift and throttle functions to the EMM. In addition, you MUST calibrate actuator stroke for proper shift and throttle operation. Failure to correctly calibrate shift stroke will lead to gearcase failure and possible loss of boat control not covered by warranty.

Improper installation of this kit could result in loss of boat control. To prevent accidental starting while servicing, disconnect the battery cables at the battery.

This conversion kit must be installed by a Dealer using Evinrude Diagnostics software.

This kit must be used on a boat equipped with an ICON remote control network.

This kit must be used with ICON, I-Command, or other NMEA 2000 compliant CANbus instruments.

Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.

Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first to avoid damaging the electrical system of the engine.

Remove lower engine covers and air silencer.

Remove throttle cam screw and throttle cam.

Throttle cam screw

Use Remover Tool, P/N 342226, to disconnect the throttle link from the throttle lever.

Remove throttle lever screw and throttle lever.

Throttle link
Throttle lever screw

Remove retainer and washer from shift lever pin.

Remove screw, shift arm and link. Save washers from shift linkage for reuse in kit installation.

Retainer and washer
Shift arm screw

Disconnect starter cable from solenoid.

Remove starter cable clamp. Reinstall crankcase flange screw. Tighten to a torque of 84 to 108 in. lbs. (9.5 to 12 N•m).

Starter cable

On 2011 or newer models disconnect the shift switch connector from the engine wiring harness. Remove the shift switch form the cylinder and crankcase. Install protective cover, P/N 586821, on engine wiring harness. Shift switch removal is not required on 2010 or older models.

Shift switch (2011 or newer models)

Remove trunnion bracket from reed plate.

Trunnion bracket

Insert starter cable through grommet on actuator mounting plate.

Place actuator mounting plate on crankcase. Route oil recirculation hose and starter cable as shown.

Recirculation hose

Make sure oil recirculation hose moves freely and is not pinched.

Apply Nut Lock to threads of two 3/8-16 X 1.5 plate mounting screws and one 3/8-16 X .75 screw. Install screws, with washers, through plate and into crankcase throttle and shift linkage bosses. Tighten to a torque of 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24.5 to 27 N•m).

Long screws
Short screw

Install starter cable on solenoid. Tighten nut to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs (7 to 9.5 N•m). Coat terminal with Black Neoprene Dip.

Install shift actuator on mounting plate with three long screws and one short screw. Tighten screws to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N•m).

Place clamp over actuator motor and secure to plate with screw. Tighten screw to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N•m).

IMPORTANT: Do not install shift link until the calibration procedure has been completed. Refer to Actuator alignment and calibration on p. 12.

Install throttle actuator on mounting plate with three long screws and one short screw. Tighten screws to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N•m).

Do not install clamp until wiring harnesses have been secured.

Use Ball Socket Installer tool, P/N 342225, to snap throttle link onto actuator arm.

Install ESM mounting studs in former trunnion bracket location. Apply Nut Lock to screw threads and tighten to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N•m).

Mounting studs

Install grommets on ESM and push assembly on to studs.

Use an appropriate tool to cut a notch in the outboard’s electrical bracket as shown.

Route the CANbus harness from the ESM to the EMM as shown on the starboard side of outboard. Install grommet in notch on the electrical bracket.

CANbus harness

Continue harness routing under pressure relief valve hoses to EMM connector. Clip connector to fuel rail. Make sure harness is not strained and does not rub against EMM mounting boss.

Connector clip

Route ESM to actuator harnesses between actuator plate and engine electrical bracket as shown.

ESM to actuator harnesses

Route the throttle actuator harness behind and over the oil recirculation hose as shown. Connect to harness from ESM and attach to clip on mounting plate.

Secure ESM to throttle actuator harness with tie strap.

Route ESM to shift actuator harness behind throttle actuator and over throttle actuator harness. Attach to clip on mounting plate.

Install clamp over actuator motor and secure to plate with screw. Tighten screw to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N•m).

Route ESM power supply harness behind trim relay harness. Route negative (–) terminal to battery ground stud and positive (+) terminal to solenoid.

ESM Power supply harness
Ground stud

Install ESM ground, star washer, battery cable, and nut on main ground stud. Tighten to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N•m).

Install copper crush washer over ESM positive ring terminal. Then, install star washer, battery cable, and nut. Tighten nut to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs (7 to 9.5 N•m).

Copper washer

Connect ESM harness to engine harness key switch and trim/tilt connectors.

Seal unused engine harness SystemCheck connector with 6-Pin Connector Seal included in kit.

Secure connectors in bracket as shown and install connector cover.

Key switch connector
Trim/tilt connector
SystemCheck connector

Route all ESM harnesses as shown and secure to shift actuator with large tie strap, P/N 907833.

Large tie strap

Remove material in two places, as shown, from the original engine electrical bracket cover to fit around actuators.

Remove material here

Install electrical bracket cover.

Route ESM network harness connector out through the rigging grommet for connection to boat network harness.

DO NOT attempt to operate outboard until setup has been completed using Evinrude Diagnostics software.

ICON system setup includes four steps:

Engine software update
Engine position identification and setup
Actuator alignment and calibration
Gear engagement verification

When this kit is installed on a 2008 or 2009 model outboard, engine management software must be updated to ad electronic shift and throttle functions to the EMM. 2010 or newer outboards do not need to be updated, electronic shift and throttle software is factory installed.

The outboard will not communicate with the ICON system and the EST Calibration tab of the Evinrude Diagnostics Settings screen will not be visible unless the correct software revision is installed FIRST.

Remove the ESM ignition connector from the engine wring harness ignition connector.

ESM ignition connector
Engine wiring harness ignition connector

Use a conventional key switch installed at the engine harness connection to control power to the EMM when installing software.

Use Evinrude Diagnostics software version 4.0 or later to communicate with Evinrude ETEC outboards equipped with the ICON system. Open the Identity screen to check the engine’s model number, software version, and revision numbers. Older versions of Evinrude Diagnostics software do not support ICON system configuration options.

Check software version and revision numbers on engines retrofitted with ICON system accessory kits. 2008 and 2009 Evinrude ETEC outboards require updated software revisions.

For 60°V6 150–200HP use software revision 17410 or higher.

For 90°V6 200–300HP use software revision 13503 or higher. See DealerPort or BOSSWeb for complete engine software list.

On a new installation, if engine(s) do not start, check software for the engine EMM.

Remove the conventional key switch and reconnect the ESM ignition connector to the engine wiring harness. If this is not done, the EST Calibration tab of the Evinrude Diagnostics Settings screen will not be visible.

If this kit is being installed on an outboard in a multi-engine application, the transom position of the outboard must be identified on the network.

Engine identity is set by an Engine Identity Plug installed in the ESM. Outboards are identified as Instance 0 through 4, from port to starboard, up to five engines.

Each identity plug is stamped with its instance number.

Engine Identity plug

If the outboard is a single engine or the port engine in a multi-engine application, no changes are required.

For all other outboards, engine identity must be set by replacing the original plug (0) with the plug that corresponds to the outboard’s position on the transom.

The Engine Identity Plug overrides any previous EMM instance setting.

After installation of the ICON Electronic Shift and Throttle Installation Kit, dealer MUST verify gear engagement. Use Evinrude Diagnostics software, version 4.0 or higher, to set shift and throttle actuators. Failure to correctly set shift and throttle actuators could lead to loss of boat control and possible personal injury. See Verify Gear Engagement on p. 14

To set the actuators, use Evinrude Diagnostics. Open the Settings screen and select the EST Calibration tab.

In a multi-engine application, all outboards can be set up through one connection by changing the engine instance. To change the engine instance use Evinrude Diagnostics. Open the Settings screen and select the EST Calibration tab. Change the instance setting to match the number of the instance plug in the ESM of the engine.

Settings button
EST Calibration tab
Engine instance setting

Throttle Actuator Calibration

To calibrate the throttle actuators use Evinrude Diagnostics. Open the Settings screen and select the EST Calibration tab. Click the Calibrate Throttle button. The actuator arm will move forward and backwards to find the mechanical limits of the throttle linkage. Evinrude Diagnostics reports when the process is complete.

Calibrate Throttle button
Process complete message

Shift Actuator

Failure to use the ICON shift link can result in gearcase failure. The ICON shift link is longer and can be identified by its lighter color.

To align the shift actuator FORWARD gear stroke:

Disconnect the shift link, rotate the propeller shaft and manually shift the outboard into FORWARD gear using the shift lever.

Shift lever in FORWARD

IMPORTANT: Make sure the gear is fully engaged and the lever is all the way forward.

Using Evinrude Diagnostics, open the Settings screen and select the EST Calibration tab. Click the Forward button under Shift Calibration. The actuator arm will move to FORWARD.
Use the Nudge buttons to move the actuator arm forward or backward until the holes in the shift link align with the actuator arm pin and shift lever pin.
When the holes of the link and pins are aligned, install the link. Click the Save button.

The actuator automatically moves the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.

Forward calibration button
Nudge buttons
Save button

Shift link in NEUTRAL position

To align the shift actuator REVERSE gear stroke:

Remove shift link from shift lever, but keep it installed on the actuator arm.
Rotate the propeller shaft and manually shift the outboard into REVERSE gear with the shift lever.

Shift lever in REVERSE

IMPORTANT: Make sure the gear is fully engaged and the lever is all the way to the rear.

Using Evinrude Diagnostics, open the Settings screen and select the EST Calibration tab. Click the Reverse button under Shift Calibration. The actuator arm will move to REVERSE.
Use the Nudge buttons to move the actuator arm forward or backward until the shift link aligns with the actuator arm and shift lever pins.
When the holes of the link and pins are aligned, install the link. Click the Save button. The actuator automatically moves the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.

Reverse calibration button

Secure the shift link to the actuator arm pin and the shift lever pin with retainer clips.

Retainer clips

Lock the retainers by moving the angled section behind the straight section.

Angled section behind straight section

IMPORTANT: After the shift actuator is aligned, verify gear engagement. DO NOT use the Nudge feature again until gear engagement is verified.

Remove the propeller from the propeller shaft before verifying gear engagement.

Turn the master power key switch to the ON position.

Position control levers to the NEUTRAL detents.

Move the control lever to the FORWARD detent. Manually turn the propeller shaft to confirm FORWARD gear engagement.

Move the control lever to the REVERSE detent. Manually turn the propeller shaft to confirm REVERSE gear engagement.

Move the control lever to the NEUTRAL detent. Rotate the propeller shaft back and forth to ensure the face of the clutch dog does not contact FORWARD or REVERSE gear.

If gear engagement is not correct, a shift actuator motion fault can occur when the control lever is moved to FORWARD or REVERSE.

When a shift actuator motion fault occurs, the ICON system:

Flashes all gear LED’s five times per second
Sends service codes 108 and 152 to the outboard EMM, which in turn sends a “Check Engine” message to the NMEA 2000 gauges
Activates S.A.F.E.
Moves throttle actuators to idle, and shift actuators to NEUTRAL

Use Evinrude Diagnostics. Open the Settings screen and select the EST Calibration tab. Use the Nudge buttons to adjust the shift stroke to the forward or backward direction.

IMPORTANT: After the Nudge feature is used, repeat gear engagement verification.

Utiliser cette fiche d'instructions lors de l'installation du kit de conversion cidessus sur les moteurs hors-bord Evinrude® E-TEC™ V6 à 90°, 200–300 cv modèles 2008 et postérieurs. Ne l’installer sur AUCUN autre modèle.

II se peut que les symboles et/ou mots indicatifs suivants apparaissent dans le présent document :

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Indique une instruction qui, si elle n'est pas suivie, risque de gravement endommager les composants du moteur ou de causer d'autres dégâts matériels.

Ces mots destinés à attirer l’attention sur la sécurité signifient :

ATTENTION ! ÊTRE VIGILANT ! LA SÉCURITÉ EST EN JEU !

Pour des raisons de sécurité, ce kit doit être installé par un concessionnaire agréé Evinrude®/Johnson®. Cette fiche d'instructions ne remplace pas l’expérience professionnelle. Les autres documents relatifs à l'entretien comportent des compléments d'information utiles.

N'effectuer AUCUNE opération avant d'avoir lu et veillé à bien comprendre ces instructions.

Les spécifications de serrage par clé dynamométrique doivent être strictement respectées.

Si le retrait d'une fixation bloquante quelconque (languettes de verrouillage, écrous de blocage ou vis de réparation) s'avère nécessaire, toujours la remplacer par une neuve.

Lorsque des pièces de rechange sont nécessaires, utiliser des pièces d’origine Evinrude/Johnson ou des pièces ayant des caractéristiques équivalentes, y compris le type, la résistance et le matériau. L’utilisation de pièces de qualité inférieure peut entraîner des blessures ou un mauvais fonctionnement du produit.

Toujours porter des LUNETTES DE PROTECTION ET DES GANTS APPROPRIÉS pour utiliser des outils électriques.

Sauf indication contraire, le moteur doit être ARRÊTÉ pour effectuer une telle opération.

Toujours faire attention aux pièces mobiles telles que volants-moteurs, hélices, etc.

Certains composants peuvent être CHAUDS. Toujours laisser le moteur refroidir avant de travailler dessus.

S’il utilise des procédures ou des outils d’entretien qui ne sont pas recommandés dans cette fiche d'instructions, SEUL LE TECHNICIEN doit décider si ses actions risquent de blesser des personnes ou d’endommager le moteur hors-bord.

II se peut que la présente fiche d'instructions soit traduite dans d'autres langues. En cas de disparité, c’est la version anglaise qui prévaudra.

À L’INTENTION DE L’INSTALLATEUR : Remettre cette fiche ainsi que les instructions d'utilisation au propriétaire. Attirer l’attention du propriétaire sur toute information particulière d’utilisation et d’entretien contenue dans ces instructions.

À L’INTENTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE : Conserver ces instructions dans le kit du propriétaire. Cette fiche donne des informations importantes pour l’utilisation et l’entretien du moteur.

Installer ce kit uniquement s'il est possible de communiquer avec le moteur hors-bord à l'aide du logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics, version 4.0 ou ultérieure. L'installation exige une mise à jour du logiciel de gestion du moteur pour ajouter au module EMM les fonctions de commande de sens de marche et d'accélération électroniques. En outre, la course des commandes DOIT être étalonnée pour le bon fonctionnement des commandes de sens de marche et d'accélération. L'absence d'étalonnage approprié de la course de la commande de sens de marche entraînera une défaillance du boîtier d'engrenages et une perte de contrôle possible de l'embarcation, qui ne sont pas couvertes par la garantie.

Une installation incorrecte de ce kit peut entraîner une perte de contrôle du bateau. Débrancher les câbles de batterie de cette dernière pour empêcher tout démarrage intempestif en cours d’entretien.

Ce kit de conversion doit être installé par un concessionnaire à l'aide du logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics.

Ce kit doit être utilisé sur un bateau équipé d'un réseau de commande à distance ICON.

Ce kit doit être utilisé avec les instruments ICON, I-Command ou autre NMEA 2000 conformes à CANbus.

Débrancher les câbles de batterie de cette dernière.

Débrancher toujours le câble négatif (–) en premier pour éviter d'endommager le système électrique du moteur.

Déposer les capots moteur inférieurs et le silencieux.

Retirer la vis de came de papillon et la came.

Vis de came de papillon

Utiliser le mandrin de dépose, n° réf. 342226, pour désolidariser la tringlerie de papillon de la manette des gaz.

Retirer la vis de la manette des gaz et la manette.

Tringlerie de papillon
Vis de manette des gaz

Retirer le dispositif de retenue et la rondelle de l'axe du levier de sens de marche.

Retirer la vis, le bras de commande de sens de marche et la tringlerie. Conserver les rondelles de la tringlerie de commande de sens de marche pour les réutiliser lors de l'installation du kit.

Dispositif de retenue et rondelle
Vis de bras de commande de sens de marche

Débrancher le câble de démarreur du solénoïde.

Déposer le serre-câble du démarreur. Remettre en place la vis à embase du carter-moteur. Serrer à un couple de 84 à 108 lb-po (9,5 à 12 N m).

Câble de démarreur

Sur les modèles 2011 ou postérieurs, débrancher le connecteur de l'interrupteur de commande de sens de marche du faisceau de câbles du moteur. Déposer l'interrupteur de commande de sens de marche du cylindre et du carter-moteur. Mettre en place le cache de protection, n° réf. 586821, sur le faisceau de câbles du moteur. La dépose de l'interrupteur de commande de sens de marche n'est pas requise sur les modèles 2010 ou antérieurs.

Interrupteur de commande de sens de marche (modèles 2011 ou ultérieurs)

Déposer le support de tourillon du clapet.

Support de tourillon

Insérer le câble de démarreur dans le passe-fils sur la plaque de montage de la commande. Placer la plaque de montage de la commande sur le carter-moteur. Acheminer le flexible de circulation d'huile et le câble de démarreur comme illustré.

Flexible de circulation

Veiller à ce que le flexible de circulation d'huile ne soit pas pincé et bouge librement.

Appliquer du Nut Lock sur les filets des deux vis de montage de la plaque 3/8-16 x 1,5 et d'une vis 3/8-16 x 0,75. Installer les vis, avec les rondelles, à travers la plaque et dans les bossages de la tringlerie d'accélération et de commande de sens de marche du carter-moteur. Serrer à un couple de 18 à 20 lb-pi (24,5 à 27 N m).

Vis longues

Placer le câble de démarreur sur le solénoïde. Serrer l'écrou à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N•m). Appliquer une couche d'immersion noire du néoprène sur la borne.

Installer la commande de sens de marche sur la plaque de montage avec trois longues vis et une vis courte. Serrer les vis à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N m).

Poser le collier sur le moteur de commande et fixer à la plaque à l'aide de la vis. Serrer la vis à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N m).

IMPORTANT: Ne pas installer la tringlerie de sens de marche tant que la procédure d'étalonnage n'est pas terminée. Se reporter à Alignement et étalonnage de la commande, p. 12.

Poser la commande de papillon sur la plaque de montage avec trois longues vis et une vis courte. Serrer les vis à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N m).

Ne pas installer le collier tant que les faisceaux de câblage n'ont pas été fixés.

Utiliser le mandrin de pose de cage de rotule, n° réf. 342225, pour fixer la tringlerie de papillon sur le bras de commande.

Placer les goujons de montage de l'ESM dans l'ancien emplacement du support de tourillon. Appliquer du Nut Lock sur le filetage des vis et les serrer à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N m).

Goujons de montage

Mettre les passe-fils en place sur l'ESM et enfoncer en bloc sur les goujons.

Utiliser un outil approprié pour pratiquer une entaille dans le support électrique du moteur hors-bord, comme illustré.

Faire passer le faisceau CANbus de l'ESM vers le module EMM comme illustré côté tribord du moteur hors-bord. Placer le passe-fils dans l'encoche sur le support électrique.

Faisceau CANbus

Poursuivre le passage du faisceau sous les flexibles de la soupape de surpression jusqu'au connecteur du module EMM. Clipser le connecteur sur la rampe d'injection. Veiller à ce que le faisceau ne soit pas trop tendu et ne frotte pas contre le bossage de montage du module EMM.

Attache du connecteur

Faire passer les faisceaux reliant l'ESM aux commandes entre la plaque de commande et le support électrique du moteur comme illustré.

Faisceaux reliant l'ESM aux commandes

Faire passer le faisceau de la commande de papillon derrière et par-dessus le flexible de circulation d'huile comme illustré. Brancher au faisceau de l'ESM et fixer à l'attache sur la plaque de montage.

Fixer le faisceau reliant l'ESM à la commande de papillon avec un collier de serrage.

Faire passer le faisceau reliant l'ESM à la commande de sens de marche derrière la commande de papillon et par-dessus le faisceau de la commande de papillon. Fixer à l'attache sur la plaque de montage.

Collier de serrage

Faire passer le faisceau d'alimentation de l'EMS derrière le faisceau du relais de correction d'assiette. Faire passer la borne négative (–) vers le goujon de masse de la batterie et la borne positive (+) vers le solénoïde.

Faisceau d'alimentation de l'ESM
Goujon de masse

Poser la masse, la rondelle dentelée, le câble de batterie et l'écrou de l'ESM sur le goujon de masse principal. Serrer à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N m).

Masse de l'ESM

Poser une rondelle de compression en cuivre sur la cosse ronde positive de l'ESM. Puis poser la rondelle dentelée, le câble de batterie et l'écrou. Serrer l'écrou à un couple de 60 à 84 lb-po (7 à 9,5 N•m).

Rondelle de cuivre

Raccorder le faisceau de l'ESM aux connecteurs de l'interrupteur à clé et de la correction d'assiette/relevage du faisceau du moteur.

Sceller le connecteur SystemCheck du faisceau du moteur inutilisé avec un joint de connecteur 6 broches inclus dans le kit.

Fixer les connecteurs dans le support comme illustré et poser le couvre-connecteur.

Connecteur d’interrupteur à clé
Connecteur de correction d’assiette/relevage
Connecteur SystemCheck

Faire passer tous les faisceaux de l'ESM comme illustré et fixer à la commande de sens de marche avec le grand collier de serrage, n° réf. 907833.

Grand collier de serrage

Pratiquer, dans le couvercle d'origine du support électrique du moteur, une ouverture à deux endroits, comme illustré, de manière à passer autour des commandes.

Pratiquer une ouverture ici

Poser le couvercle du support électrique.

Faire passer le connecteur du faisceau de réseau de l'ESM à travers le passe-fils pour le raccorder au faisceau de réseau du bateau.

NE PAS tenter de faire fonctionner le moteur hors-bord tant que la configuration n'a pas été terminée à l'aide du logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics.

La configuration du système ICON comprend quatre étapes :

Mise à jour du logiciel de moteur
Identification et configuration de la position du moteur
Alignement et étalonnage de la commande
Vérification de l'enclenchement des rapports

Lorsque ce kit est installé sur un moteur hors-bord modèle 2008 ou 2009, le logiciel de gestion du moteur doit être mis à jour pour ajouter les fonctions de commande de sens de marche et d'accélération électroniques à l'EMM. Les moteurs hors-bord 2010 ou postérieurs n'ont pas besoin d'être mis à jour car le logiciel de commande de sens de marche et d'accélération électroniques est installé en usine.

Le moteur hors-bord ne communiquera pas avec le système ICON et l'onglet EST Calibration (étalonnage EST) de l'écran Settings (réglages) du logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics ne sera pas visible si la version appropriée du logiciel n'est pas D'ABORD installée.

Retirer le connecteur d'allumage de l'ESM du connecteur d'allumage du faisceau de câbles du moteur.

Connecteur d'allumage de l'ESM
Connecteur d'allumage du faisceau de câbles du moteur

Utiliser un interrupteur à clé conventionnel installé au niveau de la connexion du faisceau du moteur pour contrôler l'alimentation du module EMM au cours de l'installation du logiciel.

Utiliser la version 4.0 ou ultérieure du logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics pour communiquer avec les moteurs hors-bord Evinrude E-TEC équipés du système ICON. Ouvrir l'écran Identity (identification) pour vérifier le numéro de modèle du moteur ainsi que les numéros de version et de révision du logiciel. Les versions antérieures du logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics ne prennent pas en charge les options de configuration du système ICON.

Vérifier les numéros de version et de révision du logiciel sur les moteurs mis à niveau avec les kits d'accessoires du système ICON. Les moteurs hors-bord Evinrude E-TEC 2008 et 2009 exigent des révisions logicielles mises à jour.

Pour les moteurs V6 à 60° 150–200 cv, utiliser la révision logicielle 17410 ou ultérieure.

Pour les moteurs V6 à 90° 200–300 cv, utiliser la révision logicielle 13503 ou ultérieure. Voir DealerPort ou BOSSWeb pour la liste complète des logiciels de moteur.

Sur une nouvelle installation, si le ou les moteurs ne démarrent pas, vérifier le logiciel du module EMM du moteur.

Déposer l'interrupteur à clé conventionnel et rebrancher le connecteur d'allumage de l'ESM au faisceau de câbles du moteur. Si cela n'est pas fait, l'onglet EST Calibration de l'écran Settings d'Evinrude Diagnostics ne sera pas visible.

DE LA POSITION (instance) DU MOTEUR Si ce kit est installé sur un moteur hors-bord dans une application à plusieurs moteurs, la position du moteur hors-bord sur le tableau arrière doit être identifiée sur le réseau.

L'identification du moteur est établie au moyen d'une fiche d'identification de moteur branchée dans l'ESM. Les moteurs hors-bord sont identifiés comme emplacements 0 à 4 de bâbord à tribord, avec un maximum de cinq moteurs.

Le numéro d'emplacement correspondant à chaque fiche d'identification est gravé sur celle-ci.

Fiche d'identification de moteur

Si le moteur hors-bord est le seul ou est le moteur bâbord dans une application à plusieurs moteurs, aucun changement n'est nécessaire.

L'identification de tous les autres moteurs hors-bord doit être établie par remplacement de la fiche d'origine (0) par celle qui correspond à la position du moteur sur le tableau arrière.

La position indiquée par la fiche d'identification de moteur se substitue à tout emplacement saisi antérieurement dans le module EMM.

Après l'installation du kit de commande de sens de marche et d'accélération électroniques ICON, le concessionnaire DOIT vérifier l'enclenchement des rapports. Utiliser le logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics, version 4.0 ou ultérieure, pour paramétrer les commandes de sens de marche et d'accélération. Un paramétrage incorrect des commandes de sens de marche et d'accélération pourrait entraîner une perte de contrôle du bateau et d'éventuelles blessures corporelles. Voir Vérification de l'enclenchement des rapports, p. 14.

Pour paramétrer les commandes, utiliser Evinrude Diagnostics. Ouvrir l'écran Settings puis sélectionner l'onglet EST Calibration.

Dans une application à plusieurs moteurs, tous les moteurs hors-bord peuvent être paramétrés par le biais d'une seule connexion ; il suffit de changer l'instance du moteur. Pour changer l'instance du moteur, utiliser Evinrude Diagnostics. Ouvrir l'écran Settings puis sélectionner l'onglet EST Calibration. Changer le réglage de l'instance pour qu'elle corresponde au numéro de la fiche d'instance dans l'ESM du moteur.

Bouton Settings
Onglet EST Calibration
Réglage de l'emplacement du moteur

Étalonnage de la commande d'accélération

Pour étalonner les commandes d'accélération, utiliser Evinrude Diagnostics. Ouvrir l'écran Settings puis sélectionner l'onglet EST Calibration. Cliquer sur le bouton Calibrate Throttle. Le bras de commande avance et recule afin de détecter les limites mécaniques de la tringlerie de papillon. Le logiciel Evinrude Diagnostics indique la fin du processus.

Bouton Calibrate Throttle
Message de fin du processus

Commande de sens de marche

La non-utilisation de la tringlerie de sens de marche ICON peut entraîner une panne du boîtier d'engrenages. La tringlerie de sens de marche ICON est plus longue et peut être identifiée par sa couleur plus claire.

Pour aligner la course de MARCHE AVANT de la commande de sens de marche :

Déconnecter la tringlerie de sens de marche, faire tourner l'arbre d'hélice et faire manuellement passer le moteur hors-bord en MARCHE AVANT avec le levier de sens de marche.

Levier de sens de marche en MARCHE AVANT

IMPORTANT: S'assurer que le pignon est parfaitement engagé et que le levier est avancé à fond.

À l'aide de Evinrude Diagnostics, ouvrir l'écran Settings puis sélectionner l'onglet EST Calibration. Cliquer sur le bouton Forward sous Shift Calibration. Le bras de commande passe en MARCHE AVANT.
Utiliser les boutons Nudge pour déplacer le bras de commande vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière jusqu'à ce que les trous dans la tringlerie de sens de marche soient alignés avec les axes du bras de commande et du levier de sens de marche.
Lorsque les trous de la tringlerie et des axes sont alignés, mettre la tringlerie en place. Cliquer sur le bouton Save. La commande fait automatiquement passer le levier de sens de marche en position POINT MORT.

Bouton d'étalonnage Forward
Boutons Nudge
Bouton Save

Tringlerie de sens de marche au POINT MORT

Pour aligner la course de MARCHE ARRIÈRE de la commande de sens de marche :

Déposer la tringlerie de sens de marche du levier de sens de marche mais laisser celui-ci en place sur le bras de commande.
Faire tourner l'arbre d'hélice et faire manuellement passer le moteur hors-bord en MARCHE ARRIÈRE avec le levier de sens de marche.

Levier de sens de marche en MARCHE ARRIÈRE

IMPORTANT: S'assurer que le pignon est parfaitement engagé et que le levier est reculé à fond.

À l'aide de Evinrude Diagnostics, ouvrir l'écran Settings puis sélectionner l'onglet EST Calibration. Cliquer sur le bouton Reverse sous Shift Calibration. Le bras de commande passe en MARCHE ARRIÈRE.
Utiliser les boutons Nudge pour déplacer le bras de commande vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière jusqu'à ce que la tringlerie de sens de marche soit alignée avec les axes du bras de commande et du levier de sens de marche.

Bouton d'étalonnage Reverse

Fixer la tringlerie de sens de marche sur l'axe du bras de commande et l'axe du levier de sens de marche à l'aide des étriers de retenue.

Étriers de retenue

Verrouiller les étriers de retenue en passant la section biaise derrière la section droite.

Section biaise derrière la section droite

IMPORTANT: Une fois la commande de sens de marche alignée, vérifier l'enclenchement des rapports. NE PAS réutiliser la fonction Nudge tant que l'enclenchement des rapports n'a pas été vérifié.

Retirer l'hélice de son arbre avant de vérifier l'enclenchement des rapports.

Placer l'interrupteur principal/à clé en position MARCHE.

Placer les leviers de commande sur les blocages au POINT MORT.

Déplacer le levier de commande vers le blocage en MARCHE AVANT. Tourner manuellement l'arbre d'hélice pour confirmer l'enclenchement de la MARCHE AVANT.

Déplacer le levier de commande vers le blocage en MARCHE ARRIÈRE. Tourner manuellement l'arbre d'hélice pour confirmer l'enclenchement de la MARCHE ARRIÈRE.

Déplacer le levier de commande vers le blocage au POINT MORT. Faire tourner l'arbre d'hélice d'avant en arrière pour s'assurer que la face du crabot d'embrayage n'entre pas en contact avec la MARCHE AVANT ou la MARCHE ARRIÈRE.

Si l'enclenchement des rapports n'est pas correct, un mouvement erroné de la commande de sens de marche peut se produire lorsque le levier de commande est déplacé vers la MARCHE AVANT ou la MARCHE ARRIÈRE.

En cas de mouvement erroné de la commande de sens de marche, le système ICON :

Fait clignoter toutes les LED des rapports cinq fois par seconde
Transmet les codes d'entretien 108 et 152 au module EMM du moteur qui, à son tour, envoie un message Check Engine aux indicateurs NMEA 2000
Active le mode S.A.F.E.
Déplace les commandes d'accélération vers le ralenti et les commandes de sens de marche vers le POINT MORT

Utiliser Evinrude Diagnostics. Ouvrir l'écran Settings puis sélectionner l'onglet EST Calibration. Utiliser les boutons Nudge pour ajuster la course de la commande de sens de marche en avant et en arrière.

IMPORTANT: Après utilisation de la fonction Nudge, répéter la vérification de l'enclenchement des rapports.

Electric Maserati Tridente boat takes to the water for $2.6M

Maserati and Vita Power teamed up to create the Tridente boat

Tridente sports 600 hp and 31 to 43 miles of range

The electric Tridente boat costs $2.6 million

Maserati has partnered with Vita Power to create a luxury boat, called the Tridente .

The boat costs 2.5 million Euros, which is about $2.6 million at current exchange rates.

Maserati Tridente electric boat

What is the Tridente?

This 34-foot boat with a carbon fiber hull carries up to 10 people, has a bed in the bow, a sink, a toilet, a fresh-water shower for hosing off the water you presumably swam in, and a fridge.

More importantly, it’s electric. It’s powered by four 63-kwh battery packs wired in series for a total pack size of 250 kwh. It runs a 400-volt electrical system with a maximum charge rate of 200 kw. That can fast-charge the battery from 10-80% in under an hour.

The electric motors put out a total of 600 hp to two Mercury stern drives with twin props to handle the torque steer.

How fast and far does Tridente go?

Max speed is 46 mph, but cruising speed is 28 to 32 mph with a range of 31 to 43 miles depending on a host of variables.

In an odd twist, the Tridente I tested had ZipWakes we have installed on our own fishing boat. These are a form of modern trim tabs that drop down into the water to create an air cavity that helps level and smooth the ride. Noting the team didn’t have them engaged, I was told they are only used if necessary because they add drag. (Seakeepers also reduce side-to-side roll, but don’t drop down as much into the water, creating less drag.)

Fancy yourself in the market? It’ll take about nine months to have it made and delivered.

Maserati brought me to Italy to drive the 2025 GranCabrio Folgore electric convertible, but the pretense was I'd also get to experience the Tridente. The experience was supposed to include me behind the wheel. I went for a ride on the boat and the instant torque surprised a few journalists who weren’t prepared for the driver to hit it, as a water skier would say. The powertrain was nearly silent and absolutely covered by the wind noise at speed.

More importantly, if you, me, or anyone were to find themselves on the rear sun deck, they'd breathe more easily. The Tridente emits no fumes because there’s no gas engine. Whether cruising, trolling slowly, or just hanging out on the water, there’s no smell.

Everyone at Maserati lobbied for me to get behind the wheel, but the boat’s handler looked me deep in the eyes and said one word, “Insurance.”

Next time, Maserati. Next time.

Maserati paid for travel and lodging to so I could bring you GranCabrio driving impressions, and ride in the electric Tridente, more on the GranCabrio soon

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Luxury at sea: First ride on the all-electric TRIDENTE boat from Maserati and Vita Power [Video]

Part of my recent trip to Northern Italy with Maserati included a riveting cruise around Lake Maggiore on the all-electric TRIDENTE boat. Designed by Maserati and propelled by Vita Power, this luxury day boat is as swanky as it is fast… and comes with a price tag to match.

Earlier this month, I packed up my passport, some white sneakers, and my sunglasses for a trip to Lake Maggiore in Italy, located about an hour and a half Northwest of Milan, near the border of Switzerland.

That is where I got the chance to test drive Maserati’s latest BEV model, the GranCabrio Folgore. You can check out those driving impressions and review video here , but another aspect of that trip included an up-close look at Maserati’s first all-electric boat, the TRIDENTE.

We got our first official look at the all-electric day boat in Puglia this last April during Maserati’s “Folgore Day,” where it officially debuted the previously mentioned GranCabrio EV. At the time, we learned that the 10.5-meter boat was conceived as a collaboration between Maserati and Vita Power .

The boat was merely on display inside the event center , and we only got some brief specs, but seeing it up close was still a marvel. At the time, we were promised we would soon be able to test drive the GranCabrio Folgore and the TRIDENTE in Italy, and Maserati quickly made good on its word. Check out my video below to see the Maserati TRIDENTE electric boat in action.

Maserati’s first electric boat is stunning… and expensive

After a brief walkthrough with the GranCabrio Folgore, we strolled down the coast of Lake Maggiore to a dock where the all-electric TRIDENTE awaited our arrival. Maserati’s global head of design, Klaus Busse, was there with us, walking us around the boat. Per Busse:

TRIDENTE is a luxury all-electric powerboat that extends Maserati’s electrification strategy from the road to the water, born from Maserati’s collaboration with marine technology company Vita Power. Maserati and Vita Power share the same vision on electrification and both build the vehicles of the future, based on reduced environmental impact, improved customer experience, advanced technology, high quality and sophisticated materials. Our creations are both finished to the highest standards of craftmanship, enhanced by beautiful and functional design, without sacrificing performance and elegance. Maserati Folgore is the standard bearer of our full electric production, and we are proud to extend our new course to the sea, collaborating with a company synonymous with passion, excellence and luxury in the new electric era.

My first impressions of the vessel are how sleek and manicured it is—a design genuinely worthy of the Maserati logo (which is abundant throughout). The boat features luxury yacht materials from US boatbuilder Hodgdon Yachts and an advanced powertrain from Vita Power, complete with dual electric motors.

Those motors are powered by a 252 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, enabling future owners to cruise for up to 43 miles on a single charge, depending on your speed. Speaking of speed, the TRIDENTE can cruise at 25 knots (~29 mph) and reach a top speed of 40 knots (46 mph).

Vita Power’s technology also enables DC fast charging (where available), allowing the Maserati boat to recharge from 10-90% in under an hour. Other features include room for eight passengers, a rear sundeck, and a lower cabin complete with a bed and sink.

My impression of the TRIDENTE is that it is a well-designed boat with plenty of room for passengers to cruise comfortably. As an all-electric model, the TRIDENTE is both smooth and quiet, especially at low speeds.

However, when you get it out on open water, you’ll want to grab hold of something because its instant acceleration and up to 600 hp cannot be denied. This expands its capabilities as a leisurely day boat into a certified speeder if you need to get somewhere fast—or if you just want to show off.

Speaking of showing off, this all-electric Maserati boat is definitely more of a status symbol than anything, as it starts at 2.5 million euros ($2.86 million). The TRIDENTE is on sale now, but the one I rode on is currently the only one in existence. I’m sure we will see more in the future; however, I’d expect only a select few buyers around the world will buy one.

Until then, check out my experience on the Maserati day boat in the video below.

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All-electric hydrofoiling powerboat builder Candela is not the first yacht brand to collaborate on a new model with a well-known auto brand. In fact, I’ve written numerous stories about automotive brands teaming up with yacht builders in the past. But, I can honestly say I’ve never seen a more elegantly designed automotive/yacht collaboration than the Candela C-8 Polestar Edition .

Of course, you’d expect good things to happen when two Swedish companies that specialize in designing and manufacturing the next generation of all electric transportation get together. In fact, the C-8 Polestar Edition make perfect sense that goes way beyond marketing hype. Polestar already supplies batteries and charging technology to Candela. And the C-8 Polestar edition takes this collaboration further, with a specially designed interior and upholstery that’s all about Scandinavian luxury.

Candela C-8 Polestar Edition foils above the water

A new solid grey exterior color complimented by a lighter grey tone for interior areas gives the C-8 Polestar edition a sleek and uniform look which is strengthened by the use of the same marine-certified textile everywhere, from seats, cushions and sunbeds to wall and cabin roof panels.

The bespoke seat upholstery, designed by Polestar’s design department are inspired by the sculpted seats of the automotive world, and offers outstanding comfort and enhances the experience of a smooth and silent ride of an all-electric hydrofoiling boat flying over the water.

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“Candela’s hydrofoil technology is a paradigm shift for sustainable performance in the marine industry. Like the first time driving an electric car, you instantly feel that this is the future when the boat ‘takes off’ – and now with the special gold details that we so proudly exhibit on our cars,” says Maximilian Missoni, Head of Design at Polestar.

The C-8 Polestar edition is also fully connected and is continually enhanced with Over-The-Air updates. When foiling, Candela’s proprietary software automatically adjusts the angle of attack of the hydrofoils to keep the boat steady even in waves and wind, leading to a dramatically smoother and quieter ride over waves.

The seats onboard the Candela C-8 Polestar edition

“We’re extremely proud to be working with the brilliant teams at Polestar. We share a common goal of moving the world in a more sustainable direction. Design is an extremely powerful tool, as it can persuade people to make the right choice. In C-8 Polestar edition, we have the most desirable leisure boat on the market, in every respect,” says Gustav Hasselskog, CEO & founder Candela.

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The price of the Candela C-8 Polestar edition starts at $450,000 and is available at Polestar.com , or at Candela.com .

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40 Facts About Elektrostal

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

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Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy , materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes , offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development .

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy , with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

Elektrostal's fascinating history, vibrant culture, and promising future make it a city worth exploring. For more captivating facts about cities around the world, discover the unique characteristics that define each city . Uncover the hidden gems of Moscow Oblast through our in-depth look at Kolomna. Lastly, dive into the rich industrial heritage of Teesside, a thriving industrial center with its own story to tell.

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Candela begins delivery of c-8 polestar electric boat.

Swedish electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela has started delivering the first real-life models of its Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Owners are slated to see the solid gray color of the electric boat C-8 Polestar edition and its hydrofoil painted in gold. These two colors immediately lure attention. They subtly accentuate the features of the water vehicle: the sleek body that glints when the sunlight hits and the saturated shade of gold that props up the boat from under. Candela and Polestar first introduced their C-8 electric boat with gold hydrofoils back in 2023.

Gold hydrofoils for the water vehicle

It was around 2023 when the two mobility brands reached an agreement that the car manufacturer would supply batteries and charging technology to the boat maker for its electric hydrofoil water vehicles. Fast forward to today, and the epitome of their collaboration has rewarded their fans with electric mobility. Stepping inside the boat, passengers find marine-certified textile everywhere, from seats, cushions and sunbeds to wall and roof panels. Polestar brings over its automotive touch through the tailored seat upholstery for comfy, quiet cruising on water.

range longer than conventional electric speedboats

Aside from the shared design and the gold hydrofoils, Candela and Polestar bring their best decks to the table for the C-8 electric boat. A 69-kWh battery powers the water vehicle, and its charging hardware comes from the standard-range Polestar 2. These can help give the C-8 a range of up to 57 nautical miles on one charge. They can also propel it at a cruising speed of 22 knots. It can reach a high-speed range two or three times longer than conventional electric speedboats. The Candela C-8 Polestar edition comes with a 75 kW electric motor. It may work hand-in-hand with the boat’s gold hydrofoils, lifting the water vehicle above the surface when it goes fast.

The electric motor makes the Candela C-8 Polestar edition use much less energy than regular boats. When the boat is lifted up, it glides smoothly and quietly. It doesn’t create big waves, thanks to the advanced computer technology Candela has put in place. The Candela C-8 Polestar electric boat with gold hydrofoils is available online in the Polestar Additionals webshop. It is sold and delivered by Candela at a starting price of 400,000 EUR per unit. Its production takes place at Candela’s factory in Stockholm, Sweden, and deliveries have begun.

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Where is Kalie Goodwin? A question her friends and family have been asking since 29-year-old Goodwin was taken from her Baytown home on or about April 21, 2024.

Around 7 p.m. that night, an associate of Kalie’s said she got into a car with an unknown man at an apartment complex in the 3100 block of Decker Drive in Baytown.

The very next day, her mother got a call from a man she didn’t know. He demanded money and asked her to send it to a CashApp account.

According to Harris County court records, the men demanded $600 and Kalie’s mother heard her “screaming and crying for help” while saying things like, “Momma, my face is deformed.”

Detectives identified the owner of the CashApp account and determined the same woman owned the car Kalie got into. When they contact the woman, they found out her boyfriend -- murder suspect Quan Flowers -- had her car.

Flowers, 39, is accused of shooting 24-year-old Megan Rouse to death in Houston on May 3, twelve days after Kalie Goodwin disappeared.

ARRESTED: Booking photo of Quan Flowers, 39, now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman found at 13700 Anagnost Road on May 3. More info: loom.ly/C8meJWU Posted by Houston Police Department on Monday, June 3, 2024

Flowers allegedly shot and killed Rouse, who also had blunt force injuries, according to to her autopsy. Her body was found on a desolate, dirt road in southwest Houston.

Detectives tracked Flowers down in Houston and arrested him on unrelated charges. With information they got during that arrest and phone data, they figured out that 55-year-old Kevin Patterson was the man who made the demanding call to Kalie’s mom. When they arrested Patterson at a home in Fort Bend County, they found evidence linking Kalie to the same residence.

“While at that residence, she had been assaulted by Mr. Flowers and taken from the residence,” Baytown Assistant Police Chief Steve Dorris said during a briefing Wednesday to talk about the case and urgent search for Kalie.

On June 20, Flowers was charged with aggravated kidnapping in Kalie’s disappearance.

According to the court records, a witness told investigators he’s known by the nickname “Country” and that he “preys on younger girls, sells narcotics, and frequents the motels nearby.”

Kalie is still listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person, police said.

“She’s a sister, she’s a daughter, she’s a granddaughter, she’s a friend and she is a piece that is missing from our family. We want to bring her home and I beg anybody that knows something, please say something.” Kalie’s mother Kaci Richardson pleaded Wednesday.

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“As a father of three daughters myself, my heart goes out to Kalie’s mother,” said Baytown’s Chief of Police John Stringer. “I can only imagine the heart wrenching pain she feels at this time.”

“We need peace. This whole family needs peace. Her friends need peace,” Kalie’s mom said.

Baytown Police said Wednesday they are not aware of any other cases that Flowers may be connected to.

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First ride on the all-electric TRIDENTE boat from Maserati [Video]
Speaking of showing off, this all-electric Maserati boat is definitely more of a status symbol than anything, as it starts at 2.5 million euros ($2.86 million).
All-Electric Hydrofoiling Powerboat Collaboration Between ...
All-electric hydrofoiling powerboat builder Candela is not the first yacht brand to collaborate on a new model with a well-known auto brand. In fact, I've written numerous stories about ...
Elektrostal
Elektrostal, city, Moscow oblast (province), western Russia.It lies 36 miles (58 km) east of Moscow city. The name, meaning "electric steel," derives from the high-quality-steel industry established there soon after the October Revolution in 1917. During World War II, parts of the heavy-machine-building industry were relocated there from Ukraine, and Elektrostal is now a centre for the ...
Electric Motors for Sailboats
Each motor kit comes with our key switch, neutral locking throttle that provides quick speed and direction control. Our battery monitor display gives you state of charge, voltage, motor speed, and power consumption at a glance. ... Sailing with an Electric Motor In 2021 we installed the QuietTorque™ 10.0 Electric Motor by Electric Yacht on ...
Elektrostal
Elektrostal is linked by Elektrichka suburban electric trains to Moscow's Kursky Rail Terminal with a travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Long distance buses link Elektrostal to Noginsk, Moscow and other nearby towns. Local public transport includes buses. Sports
Elektrostal, Russia: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024
A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. Apelsin Hotel. 43. from $48/night. Apart Hotel Yantar. 2. from $28/night. Elektrostal Hotel.
40 Facts About Elektrostal
40 Facts About Elektrostal. Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to ...
candela launches C-8 polestar electric boat with ...
The Candela C-8 Polestar electric boat with gold hydrofoils is available online in the Polestar Additionals webshop. It is sold and delivered by Candela at a starting price of 400,000 EUR per unit.
Where is Kalie Goodwin? Urgent search for Baytown woman ...
This 500W electric folding scooter is 60% off for a little while longer Local News Urgent search for Baytown woman last seen with murder suspect before disappearance
Riding in the Arc Sport electric wake boat
There are few things more fun than the stomach-dropping torque of the new Arc Sport electric wake boat as it accelerates across the water. Why it matters: Electric boat pioneer Arc plans to start shipping this more mainstream electric sport boat to its first customers later this year. Zoom in: Arc recently raised $70 million Series B round led by Eclipse and including Andreessen Horowitz ...