Rim Drive electric pod motors for boats up to 5 tons

Motors / Rim Drive Technology

Electric sailing is the future
Environmentally friendly, high quality and silent

The worldwide manufacture for electric rim drive motors – Rim Drive Technology believes in offering the total solution for every client within every market: from electric motor to battery, from throttle control to battery monitor.

A rim drive motor has some specific advantages over other electric motors:

Very little chance to seize your propeller due to axle less design
No wearing parts within the motor
Completely water lubricated
No oil used anywhere within the motor
Compact design
Lightweight
Quick response time
High efficiency
Only one rotating motor part
Only salt water resistant materials used
Integrated motor controller
Safe operation by means of a kill switch
Clear user interface with LED
Different trim settings

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BATTERIES
Our LiFePO4 batteries offer one of the lowest prices per Watt-hour available.
12V, 24V, 48V, 96V battery packs

High energy density,
Minimal dimensions,
Lightweight,
Safe,
Reliable,
Maintenance free,
User friendly,
Long life,
High discharge capacity,
Works with all rim drives

RIM DRIVE TECHNOLOGY PODS:

One year warranty for non-commercial use
Integrated motor controller
Salt water resistant
Universal battery connector
Includes 2m battery cables

Listing ID: 17080
Price: Contact for price
Condition: New - In Stock
Year: Various prices per model, starting at €3,296. Please contact us
Motor Type: Pod
Motor Manufacturer: Rim Drive Technology
Output power: 0.5kW, 3.0kW, 5.0kW, 9.0kW, 11.0kW, 16kW
Comparable gas/petrol HP: 1HP, 6.5HP, 11HP, 16HP, 20HP, 28HP
Static Thrust: 7kg, 31kg, 62kg, 156kg, 250kg
Motor Efficiency: 90%+
Shaft Length: Available with extended shaft to reduce hull effects on the rim drive water flow for quieter and smoother operation.
Propeller: Propeller Diameters: 65mm, 86mm, 133mm, 212mm, 341mm
Motor Weight: 2.5, 3.5, 5.0, 14.0, 70.0
Cooling: Passive Water
Voltage: 24V (3.5kW and 5kW models) and 48V (0.5kW, 3kW, 5kW, 9kW, 11,kW 16kW)
Amps/Current: 125A and 210A on 24V models / 11A, 63A, 104A, 188A, 240A, 334A on 48V models
Battery Capacity: Rim Drive Technology battery packs recommended: 12V, 24V, 48V, 96V battery packs available
Cables: 2m included
Battery Monitor: Yes