eCanoe
Innovations
The eCanoe®
Dual Motor is the only product of its type, either in production or in
patent, making it truly unique.
In addition, there are more innovations that are introduced in
the eCanoe® to
make e-cruising practical, reliable, and rugged.
First, the Splash Problem – What can be done to run the motors just under the surface for shallow waters, yet not have propeller splash or aerate, creating noise and power loss? Solved by the unique cowl design. These are effective, rugged, low drag, easy to attach and easy to maintain. The smaller splash shield keeps down splash off the shaft at higher speeds. Both are made of black ABS with stainless steel clamps. They fit 1" and 1-1/8" diameter shafts.
Second, the Hard Rock Problem –
What happens when one of the motors (or rudder) hits a rock or snag at
full speed? Solved by
the innovative breakaway mount.
This mechanically-engineered mount holds the motor shaft firmly in a vertical
position until a preset torque level, at which point the mount rotates to allow
the motor to slide over the rock.
Generally, after passing over the obstruction, the motor returns automatically
to the vertical position. This
breakaway action occurs even if traveling in reverse.
The mount is also equipped with a release lever so the motor can be
easily raised or lowered.
Third,
the “Universal Mount” Problem - How to get the motor to fit most canoes, whether
the gunwale is plastic extrusion, wood, or aluminum?
Solved by the simple adjustable clamp design. This clamp can be used on flat gunwales with parallel
surfaces from 1/16 inch up to 2 inches in thickness.
The clamp jaws are flat and gentle, even for wood canoes.
Yet they are easy to adjust and fasten tightly without tools.
For boats having odd-shaped gunwales, or for kayaks, the solid hardwood
Yoke of the eCanoe Motor can be drilled or tapped for custom fastening
devices.
Fourth, the “Gas Gauge” Problem – Most batteries are damaged by over-discharging and should never be “run dry”. What is the best way to easily monitor battery condition and reserve power? Solved by the digital-accuracy volt-ammeter built in to the Hand Controller. Far better than battery charge “idiot lights”, the meter lets the operator precisely watch the voltage and change batteries as needed. And the amp meter may be used for increasing trip range as well as a way of setting speeds correctly for trolling.
And, Fifth, the Stable Cruising Problem – Electronic steering is great when turning "on a dime" for fishing or bird-watching, but good old rudder steering is best for long cruising. Use the rudder and electronic steering together for really tight turns or when ascending whitewater. Adding a rudder also lets you get home on one motor - an important safety point. And the eCanoe rudder can be locked in any position for keeping in a constant turn or heading a straight course.
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