The boat runs quietly, both on deck and inside the boat.
A quiet boat brings pleasure to other boaters.
You get rid of the smells of old engine, diesel, and oil.
Electric motors are reliable and easy to maintain. You avoid expensive service, winter storage and fuel, and maintenance seems like a breeze.
Electric motors may be remotely controlled and monitored over the internet.
Power for consumption on board (220 V) will be available. The battery capacity can easily be increased tenfold, with a large increase in comfort on board when energy is available for hot water, hair dryers, and other appliances.
Electric motors are significantly lighter than diesel engines and combined with lower weight of batteries (due to the use of lithium instead of lead), conversion to electric propulsion can provide great weight savings. Just think about what lengths regatta sailors are willing to go to for the sake of weight reduction!
Savings on electric motors in terms of fuel, service and diesel engine repairs will easily exceed NOK 200,000 over the course of ten years.
When switching to an electric motor, you upgrade your boat and your boating life!
