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The new Mercury electric outboard, the Avator 7.5e, is a first for the company. Its 3.5-hp equivalent makes it a good choice for slow-moving jon boats, skiffs, dinghies, and perhaps small sailboats. One of the first boats being marketed with this motor is the new Veer V13 microskiff.
The Avator looks slightly different from other 1 kW outboards we’ve seen. It’s got a traditional-looking outboard cowl that is distinctly a Mercury. To get the battery out for charging, you lift the cowl and lift it out. Unlike Torqeedo and ePropulsion, removing the battery does not make the engine smaller or more portable. It does shave down the weight you have to carry, though. You can also remove the transom bracket to shave off a few pounds.
The specs of this Mercury electric outboard look great, especially compared to other 1 kW motors. The really interesting thing, however, is Mercury’s future Avator models. They’re already promised a 20e and 35e, which will be 5 and 9.9 horsepower equivalents.
Things we like:
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Transverse flux motor technology—higher torque and more efficient propulsion than competitors Slick looking design
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Bulky design that doesn't break down small for storage -
Heavier than other 1 kW motors
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Things we like:
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Transverse flux motor technology—higher torque and more efficient propulsion than competitors Slick looking design
Things we don't like:
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Bulky design that doesn't break down small for storage
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Heavier than other 1 kW motors
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