Practical Boat Owner

Rupert Holmes reviews the latest marine gear

Latest Torqeedo outboards

orqeedo’s latest top-of-the-range small electric outboard, the Travel 1103C, now has silent operation and instantaneous throttle response. Other improvements include increased protection from impact damage and an upgraded transom mount. The unit provides equivalent power to a conventional 3hp outboard and has a 915Wh lithium battery that can power a small inflatable at a

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