Electric outboards are an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient way to power your boat. There are three main types of electric outboards: hub motors, in-hub motors, and surface drives.
Hub motors are the most popular type of electric outboard. They are mounted on the end of the propeller shaft and powered by a battery pack housed in a watertight compartment. These motors are quiet and efficient, and they don’t require any special modifications to your boat.
In-hub motors are similar to other motors but are mounted inside the propeller hub. These motors are more powerful than other types of motors, but they can be noisier and less efficient. They also require modifications to your boat, such as cutting a hole in the hull for the motor housing.
Surface drives are another type of electric outboard. Each type of electric outboard has its own advantages and disadvantages.