- Less dependency on foreign oil.
- No oil in the bilge which could be pumped overboard accidentally
- No exhaust fumes being admitted into the environment
- No noise pollution
- Batteries can be recycled at the end of their life.
- No used oil to dispose of
- Zero carbon footprint if you charge by solar or wind.
- Cruise all day, charge overnight for pennies – day after day.
- Elco motor fits on standard motor mounts.
- Never needs a tune-up. No need to winterize.
- No spare parts need to be purchased.
- Available for conventional shaft connections applications and sail drive units.
- Long term storage – no worry about motor rusting from sitting or non operation.
- Easily sized (horsepower rating) for boats from 15ft to 50+ft.
- Batteries can be charged with commonly available 120/240 vac, 30/15 amp 60/50 Hz electrical service outlets
- Components are “plug-n-play” for quick and easy diagnosis, services and replacement.
- More efficient (at comparable size and horsepower) than a gas/diesel motor.
- Smaller in total size compared to a gas/diesel motor.
- No gas, no noise, no fumes.
- The Elco motor is silent.
- Real time energy gauge monitors the status of the batteries and remaining cruising duration.
- Runs cool so it will not heat up your cabin.
- Clean electricity is far more available than marine fuel stations.
- No more fear of onboard fuel fire.
- No more fear of carbon monoxide poising.
- The Elco motor is very reliable with only one moving part.
- Your boat will have a clean, odor free bilge.
- An Elco motor has no belts, pulleys or external moving parts.
- Pride of ownership because you are “green”
