Torqeedo Ultralight 403 A | electric boat motor

Safety of the Torqeedo Ultralight 403 A

Motor and battery are completely waterproof (IP 67).

Emergency stop magnetic chip: If the chip is removed, the motor stops immediately for your safety.

The integrated LCD display on the remote control provides information on range, speed and battery status thanks to the on-board computer with GPS.

A manual tilting device and an aluminum pylon protect the engine from impact damage and improve robustness.

A clean affair: With the Ultralight model, no matter how you store the engine, you have the advantage that nothing leaks and no unpleasant smell of gasoline.

Torqeedo Ultralight 403 A - Simple operation

Is comparable to a 1 HP gasoline outboard, only much more environmentally friendly, quieter, lighter and more comfortable

The infinitely variable speed control ensures efficient power consumption.

An integrated battery that can be stored in the boat with a comfortable carrying handle and a foldable tiller for easy transport. The engine without battery weighs only 11.3 kg.

Improved mirror mountings ensure the safe mounting of the rear engine.

The control is possible forwards and backwards thanks to the comfortable throttle lever.

The assembly takes place within few handles simply and uncomplicated at the stern of tender, dinghy or dinghy.

Technical features of the Torqeedo Ultralight 403 A

The motors are absolutely maintenance-free.

Low weight - only 17.3 kg ensure easy handling on board.

Powerful lithium-ion battery provides a long range

Thanks to the brushless DC motor, the motor achieves high overall efficiency.

Scope of delivery: Ultralight 403 C with battery, charger, remote throttle & emergency stop magnetic chip

The Ultralight 403 is, in contrast to the Ultralight 1103 C not completely silent. Due to the transmission, a slight whistling sound is produced. The engine is nevertheless significantly quieter than combustion engines.

Range of the Torqeedo Ultralight 403 A

Travel time and range depend on the battery. In an example with the Ultralight 403 and the 320-Wh battery, we have the following readings:

At half power, the pleasure of sailing lasts for about 1.5 hours on the water with a cruising speed of 7.2 km/h and a range of 11.5 km.

If you plan longer and more comfortable tours on the water, you will even get a lot further with less power. With 1/4 of the power, a speed of 5.3 km/h was reached for 3:20 hours. All in all a range of 17 km. And that with only one battery charge.

Information on the range of the Torqeedo Ultralight 403

In displacement mode, the required power increases exponentially. If you want to double your speed, you need eight times the power. At the same time, you can increase the range enormously during your excursion if you reduce the speed a little.

The charger of the Ultralight 403 C

The included charger has a power of 90 watts and is suitable for sockets between 100 V - 240 V and 50 Hz - 60 Hz. The charger needs approximately 4 hours to fully charge the lithium battery of the Travel model.

Kayak Motor - Torqeedo Ultralight 403

Accessories from Torqeedo for your Ultralight 403

Solar charging even possible while driving

Alternatively, there are special weed resistant propellers

The free map app in combination with the Bluetooth adapter TorqTrac offers optimal handling on the water.

There are various optional chargers and a range of spare parts just in case.

The Ultralight motors of the manufacturer Torqeedo

Torqeedo is German manufacturer and market leader in the field of electric boat drives. The idea for Torqeedo was born on Lake Starnberg due to bans on combustion engines. Boat motors with electric drives, on the other hand, can be used without any worries.

At Torqeedo, special emphasis is placed on simple handling and safety. Electromobility on the water is also ideally suited for beginners to boating. The motors and batteries convince with high efficiency as well as technical refinements such as the integrated onboard system. The manufacturer Torqeedo covers everything from the Ultralight 403 for kayaks to 140 HP motors for yachts, pod motors for sailing boats or hybrid systems.

Innovations made in Germany

The company is responsible for many innovations within the industry, such as the battery of the electric car BMW i3, which was made seaworthy in cooperation with BMW. Recently, Torqeedo has also added several models of electric boat motors with direct drive to its product range, which promises silent driving pleasure.

Torqeedo was founded in 2005 and has been part of Deutz AG, a manufacturer of electric motors, since 2017. The company, based in Gilching near Munich, distributes Torqeedo products internationally and has an extensive service network. By the way, Torqeedo is made up of the English words torque and speed.