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Torqeedo's Travel 503 and 1003 motors are the most robust, efficient electric outboards on the market. The 1003 has more horsepower, higher efficiency battery capacity, and an on-board-computer (including GPS and real-time range calculation). 3 HP output combined with lithium battery technology provides quiet, clean and low-maintenance power.
Compared to today's modern 4-stroke outboards, electric motors are a more economical solution that is also better for the environment. Advantages include no oil changes, record efficiency, and usable on protected waters that ban traditional gasoline outboards.
A true primary propulsion system, the rugged Torqeedo 1003 is the only non-gasoline outboard effective for use with tenders, dinghies, and day-sailors weighing up to 1.5 tons.
$1,999.00
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Torqeedo Motor & Battery Details
The 1003 features watertight motor components to protect sensitive electronics against moisture intrusion or complete immersion. For safety, the motor automatically shuts off when the magnetic key on the remote throttle is removed. It's a good idea to attach this key to your wrist or life jacket.
In very hot weather, both the 503 and the 1003 may run under reduced power after running over 30 minutes at full throttle. This is a temperature protection mode to prevent battery overheating.
Although both the Travel 503 and the 1003 consume the same amount of energy at the same speed, the 1003 has 60% greater battery capacity for superior range.
In 2011, Torqeedo upgraded both Travel motors to a new lithium manganese system for less weight and better performance. These new LIMA batteries take 15 hours to fully charge from empty to full. To maximize their service life, minimize battery exposure to high temperatures and do not store fully charged for long periods. When not in use, keep out of the sun and store in a cool place. For long term storage, a charge status of about 50% is optimal. By following these guidelines, your Travel motor's battery should last 6 to 10 years.
Battery Charging: The battery may be solar charged while in use. Use the included connector with the PowerFilm or other solar charger with a voltage rating between 24 and 60 V and max current of 4 amps. Using on-board power source to charge requires an inverter to convert voltage to between 100 and 240 V.
Travel 1003 Features & Specifications
Record efficiency
Same performance as a gas outboard and weighs no more
Questions & Answers about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
2013-05-08A shopper asked: what size and kind of batteries are needed?
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2013-05-08BRYAN HOFFMAN: The T1003 comes with a Lithium-ion battery that sits on top of the motor and takes up about the same space as the engine would on a gas motor. Torqeedo sells extra batteries that increase the amount of range. Check their website for info. on those.
For about $900 you can also get a solar panel that charges the battery while you're using the engine, which is pretty sweet because then your range is virtually unlimited.
2013-05-08DAVID JOHNSTON: The battery is included.
2013-05-09STEPHEN ZWICKY: The torqeedo comes with a battery attached.
2013-05-09JOHN STORMER: It comes with its own Lithium-ion battery pack (which includes electronics also). You can buy an extra, but we haven't needed it. It does charge from 12V or from 120-AC with the charger supplied.
2013-02-05BRADFORD WINSTON asked: I have a double ender sailboat (23 footer) and I was wondering if a side motor mount might be available to accommodate this motor. Also, my particular use is to get in and out of an inlet and avoid collisions with ferrys while running against tides-is this unit adequate?
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2013-04-05STEPHEN ZWICKY: I'm sure you can find or create a side mount bracket but I'm not sure I would use the Torqeedo 1003 for the motor. You may want to look at the Lehr 5hp. propane outboard. It has more power, no gasoline to spill and it's less expensive. We use our Torqeedo 1103 on a dinghy and it is great.
Steve in Charleston, SC
2012-12-24ANTHONY VAGIANOS asked: Considering this motor as an auxiliary to fit in a small motor well. Was wondering if the tiller is removable and if the motor could be used without it? I'd likely get the remote throttle if needed.
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2012-12-26RICH MCLEOD: The tiller is easily removeable. You will need the optional remote controller unit to use the motor without the tiller, since the tiller has the motor controller integrated into it. In other words, you either need the tiller or the remote controller, but not both.
It's an outstanding product.
2012-12-27THOMAS LACHNER: It works fine in this configuration. I have this set up for my Windrider sail boat. TL
2012-11-13A shopper asked: salt water compatible?
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2012-11-13Kevin V: Yes
2012-11-13THERESA CULP: Sure hope so. We purchased it for that purpose; nothing in the informational materials indicate it can't be used in salt water. Have not had the opportunity to use it yet in salt water.
Check back in a couple of months.
2012-11-17JOHN STORMER: Yes, we bought it for salt water use on our dinghy. After two months use while cruising with no way to freshwater rinse, it still seems to be completely corrosion free. Now it has been washed in fresh water and put away for the winter (Maine), I hope it remains corrosion free in the long term. It was really perfect for us cruising in Maine for 3 months underway.
2012-11-17JOHN STORMER: Yes, I believe. We had it in use every day on a dinghy while cruising in Maine for two months with no fresh water for rinsing it. No sign of corrosion. It also was light, easily mounted on the dinghy, plenty of power for reasonable operation and, of course, no problems with bad gasoline.
2012-10-12A shopper asked: Does the 1003 have a reverse?
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2012-10-12KURT HARRINGTON: We love this clean, quiet engine for our Doughdish (Herreshoff) 12 1/2. We are down east Maine with fast (16') tides and this wonderful little, yet powerful engine fits unnoticed under the seat. It has reverse gear and a lock to prevent it from coming up in reverse.
2012-10-12GRANT DULL: Yes.
2012-10-13KAREN NICHOLSON: Yes it has a reverse. We bought the motor this summer for our 16 foot sailboat and it works great. We use it mostly to get in and out of the dock area, so use the reverse every time we take our boat out.
2012-10-13PETER DIRSA: Yes it does.
2012-10-18RICH MCLEOD: Yes. Turn the tiller counter clockwise to go forward, and clockwise to go in reverse.
2012-09-04A shopper asked: How do I know whether to get a short shaft or a long shaft?
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2012-09-05THERESA CULP: We watched the video on the Torqeedo site, and it answered our questions; talks about long or short shaft.
Love our torqeedo.
2012-09-05SCOTT LITKE: Go to the Torqeedo website and they have tech specs on where it will sit after being mounted. Take that measurement and make sure it is under your boat.
2012-09-05BRYAN HOFFMAN: If you are using the motor on a sailboat, you'll need the long shaft. You can probably use the short shaft for all other applications (rowboats, etc.), but the key is to measure the distance from the top of the transom or motor mount to the water. This will tell you how much shaft you'll need in order to properly submerge the propeller.
2012-09-05JOHN STORMER: It depends on how high the the boat transom or mounting bracket is. On the typical inflatable dinghy like we have, the short shaft appears to be the right one. For some sailboats or other unusual boats you may need the long shaft.
2012-09-05JOHN MIGA: The two of factors to take into account are the height of the top of the motor mound on the boat to the surface of the water surface and the â??seaâ?? conditions you will be boating in most of the time. The propeller should not come out of the water in the event of waves and swells.
2012-05-25ED ROBERTS asked: I'll be using it on the bay(saltwater). Will I have to carry it up hill to my house and wash it with fresh water every time I use it? A owner in the area Grounded his Topeedo and it was destroyed, are they that delicate? I have a Norseboat 17' 500lbs +,l 503 or 1003?
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2012-07-25CHADD DEITZ: I wouldn't worry about the salt water too much, I've only had it for a short time to know, but I wouldn't keep it in salt water. It's a super clean motor the water just slides right off. I'm guessing you'd be fine. but in like 20 years you may see an effect.
I have the 1003 which is great and light weight clean a travel anywhere, easy to carry.
I kind of want the 4.0 R
2012-09-05JOHN STORMER: I have had one in salt water a month now and haven't seen any sign of a problem. It is for our inflatable dinghy and has worked great. Since we are cruising on a 36' sailboat we cannot really wash it with fresh water each time we use it, and haven't washed it so far. I plan to wash it thoroughly whenever we store it for any length of time. We do not leave it on the dinghy in the water even overnight. We just bring it on deck and let it drain. I wouldn't plan to leave it on a boat in contact with the salt water for a long time (week-month).
2011-10-07A shopper asked: How much does this motor weigh?
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2011-10-07Ryan L: The Torqeedo Travel 1003 weigh about 35lbs.
2011-10-06CHARLES FREEMAN asked: Can the battery be transported on an airliner? Our mother ship is in the Caribbean and we would have to fly down there with it.
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2011-10-06Ryan L: The batteries are forbidden to ship via Air.
2011-09-08A shopper asked: How quiet is the 1003 compared to a 4HP 4 cycle engine? Thank you.
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2011-10-06Dave Gardner: I recommend that you watch the video - you can hear the sound of the engine - it is remarkably quiet. I do not have numbers compared to to a 4HP but it is night and day different.
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
My boat is a 23ft Pearson Ensgign displacing 3,000lbs with a modified full keel. With me and my gear on board the boat reaches the 1.5 metric ton limit. I never expected the motor to perform as well as the manufacturer's claims due to it heavy weight and extra wetted surface however the motor far exceeded my expectations: 3 kts speed for 6 nautical miles. Further if I go slower. Very satisfied. Top speed is 4.5 kts for about 30 minutes or 12 nautical miles at 2 kts.
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9/8/2012
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
It Starts Every Time!
By Gil
from Bensalem, PA
About Me Advanced
Pros
Good Performance
Quiet
Reliable
Weather Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
I bought this motor to replace my 6 HP 4 stroke outboard. The gas motor was totally unreliable and took the fun out of going sailing. My Torqueedo 1003 easily moves my ComPac 19 in and out of its slip. My boat with four people is close to 3000 pounds but this motor does fine. Plenty of reserve power for cruising or motor sailing. Since it is so light, and store it in my cabin when not using my boat. This product has totally improved my boating life. Jamestown Distributors provided fast delivery and good pricing too . . .
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9/5/2012
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Clean, quiet, works great on dinghy
By Jay S
from Cruising Maine coast
About Me Professional
Pros
Good Performance
Quiet
Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Small Boats
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
I have used this on an AB aluminum RIB 9' dinghy. It is very well made, and has worked flawlessly. It is light enough to be easy to install on the dinghy wihout a hoisting tackle (like our gas motor required). Charging from the boat (36' sail) batteries through the inverter and Toeqeedo charger has worked fine. I do want to try directly charging from the 12VDC system when I can get the proppr cord. The range (~8 mi) on a single charge seems conservative. I have never run it below 85% even on a few trips probably 1-1/2 to 2 miles. But this depends on speed. The range is certainly adequate on a tender for any situation we have here in New England. It might be a little short in Georgetown, Bahamas for multiple trips from town to Stocking Island. It does seem to be about equivalent to a 3hp gas outboard as advertised. It will quickly get our 70lb aluminum RIB with me (200lb) up to a "mushy" not quite plane, but that is not really the way to use it (unless you have to get out of the way of something bearing down on you). It goes very efficiently at a stately 2-3 knots. It is not completely silent when running, there is a slight electrical motor "whine". But, that is not offensive, and of course it is silent in "neutral". No problems, of course, with water-ethanol phase separation in the fuel which plagued us in the past.
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8/4/2012
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Software problem
By Irv Mac Dowell
from Princeton, NJ
About Me Advanced
Pros
Good Performance
Quiet
Weather Resistant
Cons
Software problem E45
Best Uses
Small Boats
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
The software problem is critical. The motor may shut down completely if it senses obstruction though none exists. The motor must be shut off and restarted if it happens, but will not display some functions until battery is recharged. I have had this problem at very critical times, such as approaching a dock.
Torqeedo is aware of this problem and has offered to fix it if sent back. No notice has been given to owners though it is widely known on forums.
I think Torqeedo has been less than forthcoming on this.
I would recommend this motor only if Torqeedo ensures that the problem has been fixed before shipment
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6/21/2012
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Outstanding!
By PHB
from WI, Lake Winnebago
About Me Advanced
Pros
Clean
Good Performance
Quiet
Reliable
Weather Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
Personal Crafts
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
Using on a 16 foot 1953 Alumacraft. Will also use on a couple of small sailboats. This is a small boat enthuiast's dream, use it, bring it into the cottage and no arguments from the LADY. Winter storage involves one recharge-no old/bad gas.
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1/12/2012
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
improve quality of life while sailing
By family boater
from Long Island, NY
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Pros
Good Performance
No gas onboard
Quiet
Reliable
Cons
Expensive
Best Uses
Small Boats
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
I use it on a 19' O'Day Mariner sailboat, which is approximately 1500 lbs. I have used it with around 15 kt winds and some chop on the water, and the motor does fine. It moves the boat to around 5 kts at full throttle, with a couple people on board. Mostly I use it to go around 3 kts. Don't expect it to make your boat plane. That's not what it's for. But it gets me out to open water and back just fine. I was tired of mounting my heavy gas motor, and I did not like having gas around, especially with my kids on board. This motor cost almost as much as my boat did, but it was a significant improvement of quality of life, and it made me use my boat much more. So I have no regrets. Torqeedo has excellent customer service, and they stand behind their products.
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11/20/2011
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
great product
By Inigo
from Central Florida
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Pros
Good Performance
Quiet
Reliable
Weather Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
Small Boats
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
Recently installed motor on a Com Pac 16 sailboat and am very happy with the combination. Most of our sailing is on an inland lake and I could probably sail everyday for a month without a recharge as long as you don't have a lead foot so to speak. Just came back from a 4 day sail in Pine Island Sound and had to motor back 2.5 NM in a channel dead into a 10-15 mph wind and docked with 65% of the battery left.
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10/6/2011
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Great little outboard!
By killapenguin
from Honolulu, HI
About Me Advanced
Pros
Clean
Good Performance
Quiet
Reliable
Weather Resistant
Cons
Limited Range
Best Uses
Small Boats
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
We use this on our Open 5.70 to get back up the channel and into the slip. We have the older model that has a somewhat shorter range. There's plenty of juice in the battery to do what we want, but it doesn't have the same amount of range that a traditional outboard would have. On the other hand, it's very quiet, it will never leak oil, and it conveniently comes apart into 3 pieces, making it very easy to handle and stow down below. We can take the battery home to keep it out of the heat and charge it, and keep the rest of the components on the boat or in the car.
The only reason that I give 4 stars (instead of 5) is that the range is somewhat limited. Also, the DOT shipping regulations are crazy because of the lithium battery.
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7/4/2011
(9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Good and Bad
By Flats fisher
from Edgewater, Florida
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Pros
Weather Resistant
Cons
Poor Design
Best Uses
Small Boats
Comments about Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard Motor:
I use this on the intercoastal in Fla. one thing I don't like is the lack of availability of raising and lowering the shaft. If the tide goes out while your out your stuck. It's either all the way in the water or all the way out, no in between. Battery takes 15 hours to charge! It has quiet and has a punch for a while!
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