With all the talk about electric power Vetus, has for a couple of years now offered a specialised e-line.
Unique in the market, the E-LINE is, next to the I-POD (VETUS), the only electric propulsion solution with ‘active motor braking’, providing optimum control of the boat, with no direct delay movement and total control.
Both solutions can be used in conjunction with a Vetus Bow Prop proportional bow or stern thruster. They can be supplied as a complete system, including thrusters and steering components to outfit a vessel fully.
The 7.5 kW, 48V VETUS I-POD package is a compact electric propulsion system including propeller, pod and drive, for smooth and silent sailing on power and sailboats up to about 25 feet. The specially designed enclosed propeller minimises cavitation and improves the effective thrust to increase efficiency, ensuring comfortable cruising at low speeds.
With no rotating or vibrating parts on-board the boat, the all-in-one VETUS I-POD system operates with no noise and is mounted in the vessel’s stern without needing a shaft or other drive components. There is minimal room required inside the boat, so more interior living and storage space can be opened up when using the I-POD than other propulsion solutions.
Suitable as a re-power solution and for new builds, the compact and efficient 48V E-LINE packages enable silent, environmentally friendly cruising with exceptional manoeuvring capabilities.
The E-LINE motor is equipped with a smart, water-cooled 48V controller, developed especially for electric boating, enabling the user to charge the battery bank with a 24V battery charger.
VETUS offers three models with output power ranging from 5 kW to 10 kW and supplies the complete package customised for the boat, from shore power to propeller, to provide the most effective installation for customers.
