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Re: electric outboards

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2026 8:15 pm
by Chris Symonds
Hello All,

I hope this is okay to post on here?

Cape Yachts has been been appointed as an epropulsion dealer, if anybody would like to ‘try’ a spirit o/board on their CC19. We are looking for a test boat, the engine will be provided FOC for the trial.

Please let me know if you would like to take part.

Thanks

Chris

Re: electric outboards

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2026 8:45 am
by Justin Greig
Hi Chris - best of luck with your plans for Cape Yachts.

I keep Peggy on the Broads at Horning and have often thought electric propulsion would be ideal for these waters. I recently replaced my outboard and I did consider getting a ePropulsion Spirit1+

The considerations that finally drove the decision to get another petrol powered engine were: (a) insufficient power (this has been addressed by the Spirit2 which was not available at the time) (b) cost and (c) range anxiety.
A motor pod that could be fitted as a plug in the outboard well with the batteries stowed centrally would, I think, be ideal for the Cape Cutter. The Spirit2's ability to use a remote battery is a distinct advantage.

Justin