elco electric motor
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This catalog explains the benefits of going green and using electric propulsion on our waterways. Elco has been making Electric Motor since 1893TRANSCRIPT
ELECTRICPROPULSION QUIET | POWERFUL | RELIABLE | GREEN | EFFICIENT
Patent Pending
Drawing upon Elco’s rich history as the leader in reliable marine electric
propulsion, while blending in the most advanced technology in motors and
controllers, Elco has developed a new more efficient series of marine propulsion
systems based upon the use of super reliable AC induction motors. The systems
are all plug and play making installation straightforward for retrofitting existing
boats as well as in new boat construction, and they are suitable for powering
sailboats, launches, and catamarans from 15’ through 85’.
The entire propulsion system, excluding instrument panel and batteries is
contained in a water resistant housing that contains all of the electronics, AC
motor, and safety devices, as well as side flanges that allows the system to be
mounted directly in place of a typical marine diesel or gas engine by virtue of
having the same footprint and being dimensionally smaller.
No exhaust fumes produced
Silent motor operation - No noise pollution
Recyclable batteries
Zero carbon footprint if charged by the solar or wind power options
Cruise all day and charge the batteries overnight for just pennies
The motor fits standard engine mounts
Never needs a tune-up; no need to winterize
Available for conventional shaft connection applications and sail drive units
The motor is encased and water resistant
The patented enclosure ensures that the motor runs cool so it will not heat up the cabin
Great reliability, with an operational service life of 50,000+ hours before scheduled maintenance
More than twice the cruising range than an equivalent diesel engine in a hybrid system
BENEFITS OF GOING GREEN
Elco’s electric motors were first introduced at the
Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. There, in Chicago,
55 Elco electric boats silently carried over one
million passengers during the exhibition. Today,
Elco Motor Yachts produces the most highly
advanced and innovative electric drive systems
made in the USA, along with some of the finest
electric launches. As the predecessor company for
both General Dynamics Corp. and Electric Boat
Co., Elco stands almong the most significant
companies in American boating history.
HISTORY
Today, Elco continues to the lead the way, having a
Hunter 27e powered by an Elco EP-2000 motor which
won the 2011 Sail Magazine Best Boat Award in the
Green Category. The 27e was also nominated for Boat
of the Year by Cruising World. To find out about the
100% Green 27e or the Hunter e36 Hybrid powered by
Elco visit: elcomotoryachts .comCRUISING
WORLDBOAT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
AWARDS
TODAY
EP-600 up to 25’ 36 vdc 70 amps 3 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 6 hp 39 amps 17 amps 1.2-1.5 kW .550-.7 kW
EP-1200 20‘-35’ 48 vdc 106 amps 4 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 12 hp 60 amps 26 amps 2.5-3.1 kW 1.1-4 kW
EP-2000 25’-40’ 72 vdc 118 amps 6 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 20 hp 66 amps 29 amps 4.3-6.3 kW 1.9-2.3 kW
EP-4000 32’-48’ 108 vdc 167 amps 9 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 40 hp 88 amps 39 amps 8.5-10.5 kW 3.8-4.6 kW
EP-7000 38’-56’ 108 vdc 275 amps 9 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 70 hp 154 amps 68 amps 15-18 kW 6.6-8.0 kW
EP-10000 50’-75’ 144 vdc 295 amps 12 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 100 hp 165 amps 74 amps 21-26 kW 9.6-12 kW
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BOAT LENGTH VOLTS MAX AMPS BATTERIES RPM POWER BOOST HORSEPOWER*
*Diesel equivalency estimatedLimited Warranty details provided on the Elco Motor Yacht website and Owners Manual
Patent Pending
MINIMUM # OF
EP-600 up to 25’ 36 vdc 70 amps 3 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 6 hp 39 amps 17 amps 1.2-1.5 kW .550-.7 kW
EP-1200 20‘-35’ 48 vdc 106 amps 4 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 12 hp 60 amps 26 amps 2.5-3.1 kW 1.1-4 kW
EP-2000 25’-40’ 72 vdc 118 amps 6 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 20 hp 66 amps 29 amps 4.3-6.3 kW 1.9-2.3 kW
EP-4000 32’-48’ 108 vdc 167 amps 9 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 40 hp 88 amps 39 amps 8.5-10.5 kW 3.8-4.6 kW
EP-7000 38’-56’ 108 vdc 275 amps 9 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 70 hp 154 amps 68 amps 15-18 kW 6.6-8.0 kW
EP-10000 50’-75’ 144 vdc 295 amps 12 1,500 rpm 1,800 rpm 100 hp 165 amps 74 amps 21-26 kW 9.6-12 kW
BOAT LENGTH VOLTS MAX AMPS BATTERIES RPM POWER BOOST HORSEPOWER*
75% Throttle 50% Throttle 75% Throttle 50% Throttle
60% of full boat speed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & PERFORMANCE
Elco AC propulsion: DC propulsion: AC & DC belt drive:
AC induction direct drive motor Yes No No
Efficiency 85% to 92% 55% to 60% 50% to 85%
Periodic maintenance None Brushes Brushes & Belts
Only one moving part Yes No No
Integrated motor & controls Yes No No
Plug & play Yes No No
Water resistant to IP-65 Yes No No
Cast Aluminum mount & enclosure Yes No No
CHARGER AND DC GENSET AMPS OUTPUT FOR CONTINUOUS CRUISE AC OR DC GENSET KW SIZE80% of full boat speed
60% of full boat speed
80% of full boat speed
It’s important to know you’re not just purchasing a motor, you’re receiving an Electric Propulsion System, several features of which are listed below. At Elco Motor Yachts we have a dedicated team willing to answer any questions - please call 877-411-ELCO.
1 The water resistant motor enclosure 2 Throttle 3 E-Gauge IV 4 Ignition key 5 Power on light 6 Power boost button Controller/Inverter (inside motor enclosure)
15’ Pre-wired harness
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E-Gauge VII: upgrade to a feature rich, full color display.
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WITH EVERY ELCO ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 The water resistant motor enclosure 2 Throttle 3 E-Gauge IV 4 Ignition key 5 Power on light 6 Power boost button Controller/Inverter (inside motor enclosure)
15’ Pre-wired harness
The Elco motor offered easy and straight forward installation.
We now have a clean engine room and bilge. There are no
combustibles so it’s a very safe boat to operate. We have
found that the motor allows us to jump on the boat and go!
Guests aboard our boat have remarked that it’s so quiet, is it
really on? On-board gauges keep you informed of your
running time, volts consumed and how many more hours
you have available on the batteries.
Dave Westphal
TEST
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Customer supplied photographs
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. The Elco EP-4000 has more power than the 50 hp diesel the Elco replaced.
Jamie LoonerNew Zealand
I could not be happier with the Elco motor. My experience with Elco
has exceeded my expectations. The customer service has been
flawless – even when dealing with a 16 hour time difference.
Enquires were all answered promptly and transactions were simple.
I was updated continuously during the delivery process.
The Elco motor was as easy to install as promised. The process
was far simpler than any engine I have dealt with in the past. The
advantages of an Elco motor are numerous, including the silent and
no vibration operation, zero emissions, ease of operation and
immediate responsiveness are to name just a few.
The Elco motor changed my sailing experience and has made it a
more relaxed and enjoyable pursuit. Any yacht I own in the future
will be equipped with an Elco motor.
Kym Anquetil
Customer supplied photographs
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