Torqeedo Travel 503 | Electric boat motor

Safety with the electric boat motor Travel 503

Motor and battery are completely waterproof (IP 67).

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

An integrated LCD display on the tiller 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 Travel model, no matter how you store the engine, you have the advantage that nothing leaks and no unpleasant smell of gasoline.

Travel 503 - Comfortable operation on the dinghy

Is comparable with a 3 HP gasoline outboard motor, only significantly more environmentally friendly, quieter, lighter and more comfortable

The infinitely variable speed control ensures efficient power consumption.

Integrated and removable battery with a comfortable carrying handle and foldable tiller for easy transport. The engine without battery weighs only 11.3 kg.

Improved mirror mountings ensure safe mounting of the outboard motor.

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

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

Technical features of the Travel 503 boat engine

The motors are absolutely maintenance-free.

Low weight - only 17.3 kg ensure easy handling on board

Available in 2 different shaft lengths (short shaft - 62,5cm and long shaft 75cm)

Powerful lithium-ion battery provides a long range

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

Scope of delivery: Travel 503 C with battery, charger & emergency stop magnetic chip

In contrast to the Travel 1103, the Travel 503 is not completely silent. The transmission produces a slight whistling sound. The engine is nevertheless significantly quieter than combustion engines.

Range of the Torqeedo Travel 503

Travel time and range depend on the battery. In an example with the Travel 503 and the 320-Wh battery we have the following readings:

At half power, the pleasure of sailing lasts for about 2 hours on the water at a cruising speed of 5.5 km/h (3 knots) and a range of 11.9 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 3.7 km/h was reached for 6:20 hours (2 knots). All in all a range of 23.7 km (12.8 nautical miles). And that with only one battery charge.

Information on the range of the Travel 503

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 Travel 503 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.

Accessories from Torqeedo for your electric motor Travel 503

Solar charging even possible while driving

Alternatively, there are special weed resistant propellers

For better comfort during transport, the Travel Bag Set is suitable.

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

The travel 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. From the Ultralight 403 for kayaks to 140 HP motors for yachts, the manufacturer Torqeedo also covers 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.