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I’m building from plans, not kit and currently on bulkheads but soon will be cutting stern for the rudder.
In the videos Kit mentioned she cut the transom a bit lower since the owners were going to keep a Torqeedo on it. Presumably off set a bit so it can be raised, rudder attached and sail. I’ll be getting the same motor but don’t think I’ll mind taking it off and on. I won’t be leaving it on while moored and also want to get good at rowing. The motor will just be a third power option when wind dies down and I don’t want to paddle all the way back.
Anyone here using an outboard on theirs and have any recommendations?
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As I thought, the motor might be an issue for the traveler. Anyone using an outboard and come up with a solution?
I’m thinking my only option to be able to sail with motor mounted would be to go boomless, not have a traveler and move the block each time I come around like Roger Barnes does in his videos.
Open to suggestions
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I’m planning on using the X5 series Golden Motor outboard.
Both the Golden and Epropulsion can use an owner battery pack.
EZoutboard eXtreme EZ-X05 (3 KW) 5 Horsepower
Tim
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The battery from my Epropulsion motor fits in either of the center bench compartments when under sail.
It certainly would store in the stern compartment but you’ve probably seen the thread about keeping a better line when sailing when there isn’t too much weight rearward. I sit on the floor when sailing and getting the battery to switch back to motoring is fairly easy. It would be more of a scramble to get it out of the bow compartment, may fit but haven’t tried.
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