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Where to buy Rad Propulsion Rad 40:
Radpropulsion.com
Rad Propulsion is a UK-based startup that has made something very impressive in the Rad 40 electric outboard motor. This is a 55-horsepower-equivalent outboard with a unique low-profile design. Its look reminds one of the new Rotax S150 outboard marketed to provide larger swim platform areas.
The product is still in testing, but Rad expects the outboards to be perfect for power catamarans (using two motors), large RIBs, and motor launches. Rad does not build the battery systems, but they work with suppliers to assemble complete systems.
What’s great about the Rad 40 is the 180-degree swivel system along with the ability to integrate into existing power systems, unlike other options that only interoperate with proprietary batteries.
Things we like:
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Low profile design that's much smaller than other outboards and gives the option for more deck space -
180-degree rotating lower unit for steering and maneuverability
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Fully drive-by-wire via RADBus
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40 kw of power can propel boats weighing more than 1.5 tons
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Relatively lightweight
Things we don't like:
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Extra maintenance of advanced systems
Where to buy Rad Propulsion Rad 40:
Radpropulsion.com
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Things we like:
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Low profile design that's much smaller than other outboards and gives the option for more deck space
-
180-degree rotating lower unit for steering and maneuverability
-
Fully drive-by-wire via RADBus
-
40 kw of power can propel boats weighing more than 1.5 tons
-
Relatively lightweight
Things we don't like:
-
Extra maintenance of advanced systems
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