We also have a Torqeedo 3 hp equivalent, long shaft, and like it very much.  It’s German-made and seems to be of good build quality.  I take the battery home with me and charge it as needed before heading to the marina.

Frank Goldsmith
S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
Fairview, NC
Lake Keowee, SC

> On May 2, 2024, at 4:26 PM, Shawn Boles <shawn.sustain at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I've had a Torqueedo three horsepower equivalent long shaft for almost 15
> years to go in and out of a marina. Had to replace the battery after 10
> years and the pin to hold the shaft out of the water broke. The replacement
> pin also broke so I cobbled together a block to hold up the shaft. I would
> never go back to a gasoline engine.
> 
> I think there are several threads in the list that discuss electric motors.
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Shawn
> S/V Sweet Baboo
> 
> On Thu, May 2, 2024, 12:19 PM Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> I have been wondering how many Rhodes owners have an electric motor. If you
>> have one or had one, how pleased are (were) you with it.? What model/brand
>> did you have?
>> 
>> I have a 6 hp Tohatsu Sailpro that pushes my 78 Rhodes really well at
>> fairly low RPMs but the idea of not having to mess with that pull cord and
>> choke seems really appealing.
>> 
>> Any contributions would be most appreciated.
>> 
>> Tom Hyatt
>> S/V Eliza Jane, 78
>> Baltimore
>>