For comfort, safety, roominess, simplicity, cleanliness, for everything, in a word, that a pleasure boat intended for short cruises ought to be, the electric launch carries off the palm.
The 19-foot Elco launch carries up to 8 passengers and is available in three styles designed to provide the level of finish that’s right for how you will use the boat. Want a combination of elements from both finishes? Just ask. We’re flexible.
At a Glance
Utility
Hand-laid fiberglass hull, fiberglass decks, trimmed in a manner to allow very low maintenance.
Picnic
Hand-laid fiberglass hull, canvas decks, oak coaming (cockpit surround) and trim, hand-applied varnish.
Classic
Hand-laid fiberglass hull, mahogany decks , oak coaming, mahogany ceiling, and teak sole, hand-applied varnish.
Options and Accessories to Customize Your Launch
Your launch can be customized with an extensive list of options and accessories including:
- Brass railings
- Horseshoe and full perimeter seating
- Wicker chairs
- Sunbrella® cushions, canopies and covers in a wide variety of colors
- Mahogany boarding steps
- Mahogany name and registration boards
- Mahogany table with center storage
- Burgees, flags and pennants
- Stereo system
- GPS and depth sounder
Standard Features
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length Overall (LOA) | 19 ft 9 in / 6.04 m |
| Waterline Length (LWL) | 17 ft 6 in / 5.36 m |
| Beam | 7 ft / 2.13 m |
| Draft | 18 in / 0.46 m |
| Freeboard max | 24 in / 0.61 m |
| Cockpit Length | 11 ft 6 in / 3.5 m |
| Weight w/batteries | 1,900 lb / 864 kg |
| Prop Size (diameter X pitch) | 16″ X 13″ |
| Drive | |
|---|---|
| Motor HP | 3.0 |
| System Voltage (dc) | 36VDC |
| Number of Batteries | 6 Group 4D |
| Charger Rating | 110VAC 15 A / 36VDC 30A |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 5 knots / 5.8 mph / 9.5 kph |
| Cruising Speed | 4.5 knots / 5.2 mph / 8.5 kph |
| Cruising Range | 50 to 60 miles / 80 to 100 km |
| Charge Time | 5 – 6 hours |
All the Details: Standard Features
Utility Finish
Exterior
- All fiberglass with simulated canvas fiberglass decks
- White oak coaming and rubrails
- Polished brass deck hardware
- Hand-applied varnish on all wood surfaces
- Hand-laid fiberglass hull with full length keel
- White isophthalic gel coat
- Flagpole with stern light
Interior
- 6 to 8 passenger cockpit
- Straight aft bench with built-in storage
- Fiberglass sole
Steering
- Hardwood tiller
- Airfoil rudder
Picnic Finish
Exterior
- Canvas stretched over wood decks
- White oak coaming and rubrails
- Polished brass deck hardware
- Hand-applied varnish on all wood surfaces
- Hand-laid fiberglass hull with full length keel
- White isophthalic gel coat
- Flagpole with stern light
Interior
- 6 to 8 passenger cockpit
- Straight aft bench with built-in storage (optional full perimeter bench seating with open storage)
- Teak sole
Steering
- Airfoil rudder (optional bronze)
- Stern boss (optional bronze)
- Hardwood tiller (optional forward steering)
Classic Finish
Exterior
- Mahogany decks, oak covering boards
- White oak coaming, sheerstrake and rubrails
- Six coats hand-applied varnish on all wood surfaces
- Polished brass deck hardware
- Hand-laid fiberglass hull with full length keel
- White isophthalic gel coat
- Flagpole with stern light
Interior
- 6 to 8 passenger cockpit
- Straight aft bench (optional mahogany raised-panel horseshoe bench with built-in storage areas under hinged lids)
- Mahogany ceiling
- Teak sole
Steering
- Hardwood tiller – Standard
- Optional – Brass double wheel speed control and steering station forward, amidships or aft console control station
- Airfoil rudder
Batteries
- Absorbed glass mat design
- Valve regulated technology
- Maintenance-free service
- No hydrogen gasses released
- Long cycle life
- Low internal resistance
- Submersible
Controller
- 36VDC 100A compact pulse-width modulation electronic controller
- Neutral start interlock feature
- Infinitely variable speed control
- Adjustable throttle throw and centering
- Adjustable acceleration and deceleration curves
- Smooth forward/reverse transition
- Solid-state current limit
- Thermal overload protection
- High efficiency
- Maintenance-free service life
Instrumentation/Control
- Digital E-meter “fuel” gauge with light emitting diode display
- Running lights switch
- Bilge pump switch
- Key switch
Electric Motor
- High efficiency SEPX (Separately Excited) 36VDC, 3 HP (2.24kW) motor
- Low noise operation
- Open frame fan cooled
- Maintenance-free service
- Standard C-face mount
- Low noise
- Permanently lubricated bearings
Drive Train
- V-belt driven propeller shaft
- Fully-machined sheaves for quiet precision running
- Sealed permanently lubricated thrust bearing
- 1.0 in (25mm) Heavy-duty stainless steel propeller shaft
- Three-bladed bronze propeller
Built-in Charger
- 110-130VAC 50-60Hz 1.2 kW (0.7PF) input/36VDC 30A output
- Uses standard 15A or more 120VAC 60Hz shore power outlet
- Quasi 3-step charging algorithm
- No off-board equipment needed
- Plug in and forget; no switches or timer
- Protects batteries from over-voltage
