● Imagine that you could easily and cleanly break your outboard down into three parts for simple transport and storage. And in just a few easy steps, put it back together again. Imagine that you could accelerate with such control that your enjoyment on the water begins when you cast off in the harbor. Imagine that you could change from traveling ahead to astern with just a twist of the hand. And that during normal passage, you could converse at a normal volume. Yes you can! With the Travel. In terms of performance and efficiency, it provides everything a gasoline outboard offers, but it’s much more convenient, quieter and more environmentally friendly.
● The Travel 1003 drives tenders, dinghies and daysailers up to 1.5 tons effortlessly for up to 10 hours. The tiller display with its integrated GPS receiver constantly provides a precise overview of how fast you’re traveling and the remaining range, so that you always know that you’ll be able to get to where you want to. If you’ve drained the lithium battery, recharge it when you get back to the shore or with the 12V on-board system. To do so, you don’t have to dismantle the entire motor; it’s enough to unplug the battery, which, at around 9 lbs really isn’t very heavy, and carry it to the power source.
● You can also increase your range while you’re on the water by using the solar charger to increase the battery charge. It's no wonder that the Travel, which was awarded “Best Choice Winner” along side a range of other distinctions and awards, has also been chosen as “Green Product of the Year 2011” A wonderful outboard – and we’re not the only ones who think so: “... the powerful thrust produced by the Torqeedo Travel 1003 makes one thing clear: electric outboards are here to stay” Practical Sailor (USA)
Key features:
♦ Can do everything that a 1.5 / 3 HP petrol outboard can, plus it’s environmentally friendlier, quieter, lighter and more convenient
♦ Completely waterproof (IP 67)
♦ On-board computer with GPS-based calculatio of remaining range
♦ Solar rechargeable – including during the voyage
♦ Can be easily dismantled for transport and space-saving storage
♦ A clean affair: no matter how or where you store your Travel, there’s no risk of leakage or smells
Travel 1003 with integrated battery (29,6 V / 18 Ah)
Tenders, dinghies, daysailers up to 1.5 tons
| |
Speed
in knots |
Range
in mm |
Run time
in hours |
| Slow speed |
1.5 - 2.0 |
15.0 - 20.0 |
10:30 |
| Half throttle |
2.5 - 3.0 |
8.5 - 10.5 |
3:30 |
| Full throttle |
4.5 - 5.0 |
2.5 - 2.8 |
0:35 |
Which Travel for which boat?
● Both models are suitable for inflatables and other small boats. For sailboats, we recommend the Travel 503 for boats up to 750 kg. The Travel 1003 easily propels up to 1.5 tons. Both models consume comparable levels of energy at the same speed. The Travel 1003 has a higher maximum power and offers over 60% more battery capacity, providing longer range. Both models are available in long and short shaft versions.
Battery charging
● From fully discharged, charging with the charger provided takes approximately 9 hours (Travel 503) and 15 hours (Travel 1003).
Lithium battery life expectancy
● The life of a lithium battery is barely affected by charging cycles. It has no memory effect. Therefore, the battery can be fully recharged after every trip, regardless of the charge status shown on the display. Generally, a loss of capacity of 4% per year can be expected. Ageing is accelerated if the battery is exposed to high temperatures for long periods while fully charged. The battery can be used in very hot conditions, but we would recommend that it should be stored in a cool place away from the sun when not in use. 8 years after date of production, your battery needs to be inspected by a service center.
Integrated battery life expectancy
● The Travel 503 battery has a capacity of 320 Wh and the Travel 1003 provides 520 Wh. For the Travel 503, this gives a rating of 11 Ah at 29.6 V and the Travel 1003, 18 Ah at 29.6 V.
Solar Charging
● The batteries of the Travel 503 and 1003 models can be charged by a solar charger, even when the motor is in use on the water. The battery is compatible with solar chargers with voltages between 24 and 60 V and a maximum charging current of up to 4 A. The simplest solution is to charge via our SUN 45 W - Solar panel.
Charging from the on-board power supply
● To charge the battery from an on-board power supply, an inverter is required to convert the voltage to between 100 and 240 V (standard power outlet voltages that can vary from country to country). High-efficiency inverters are available commercially at low cost.
Safety
● The motor only runs when the magnetkey is placed in position on the throttle and stops immediately when the key is removed. For safety reasons, the magnet key should be attached to the wrist or the life vest.
Temperature protection
● In warmer climates, you may experience a reduction in power after 15-30 minutes running at full throttle. This is not a defect, but the integrated temperature protection mode that ensures that the battery does not reach extreme temperatures. Temperature protection mode is indicated by a thermometer in the display.
♦ Technical Data:
Input power: 1000 watts
Propulsion power: 480 watts
Comparable petrol outboards (propulsive power): 3 HP
Comparable petrol outboards (thrust): 4 HP
Maximum overall effiency: 48 %
Static thrust*:
68 lbs
Integrated battery:
520 Wh Li-Ion
Nominal voltage: 29.6 v
Final charging voltage: 33.6 v
Total weight: 13.4 Kg
Motor weight without battery: 8.9 Kg
Weight of integrated battery: 4.5 Kg
Shaft Length: 62.5 cm
Standard propeller (v = speed in km/h at p = power in watts): v9/p790
Maximum propeller speed: 1,200 rpm
Control: Tiller
Steering: 360°; lockable
Tilting device: Manual with grounding protection
Trim device: Manual 4-step
Integrated on-board computer with display: Yes
Stepless forward/reverse drive: Sí
* Torqeedo static thrust measurement is based on globally valid ISO standards. Static thrust figures for conventional trolling motors are measured digressively, which results in higher values. In order to compare Torqeedo static thrust data with conventional trolling motors, add approximately 50% to the Torqeedo static thrust values.
