Mercury just introduced two new, more powerful, Avator electric outboards at the big Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Mercury now has a total of five electric outboards on the market.
The new outboards are called the Avator 75e (10-hp) and the Avator 110e (15-hp). The high-torque, portable and rechargeable outboards are designed for small boats or tenders for cruising boats.
The appeal for larger boat owners is that they can have an environment-friendly outboard for their tender and they don’t have to carry gas on board if they have a diesel-powered cruiser. The new Avators require minimal maintenance, and they are easy to store in a lazaratte or yacht garage.
Both models are capable of running one hour at full throttle, and two to three hours at 75 percent throttle. They are powered by a interchangeable lithium-ion battery pack that Mercury developed with Mastervolt. You can recharge a battery overnight using the charger that comes with the outboard; higher-speed chargers are an upgrade. The chargers are compatible with a standard household outlet. If you want a longer running time for more range, you can buy an additional battery. Mercury says it takes just seconds to swap out the battery.
The new Avators are notable for their high torque. “The motor can generate instant torque at low rpm,” said Andrew Przybyl, Avator’s head of development. “Because of that, we were able to design a large-diameter, three-blade prop that spins slower, which is better for efficiency and overall performance. The result is faster 0-4 mph acceleration and higher efficiency than similar competitive outboards.”
In the past two years, Mercury has introduced Avator 7.5e, 25e, and 30e electric outboards. These, and the two new models, will be displayed at the Miami boat show, starting Feb. 14.
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