I really like the concept. My one hesitation is the control system - while I'm sure I'd get used to it, I can easily imagine someone coming up to a jetty or boat and suddenly getting confused about how to cut power. I guess worst case you could just pull the safety 😉. One significant advantage of the design is it will be an effective rudder and will still provide steering after power is cut.
I really like the design except for the control location. I know the intention is to keep it sealed but having to spin around to press buttons is a safety concern. They could've made the handle with wireless controls to the head to keep it sealed. Anyways, cool video!
Spin around? I don’t think turning your head and reaching back 10 inches is a real safety concern. I think the real safety concern would be operating a remote control, as this wouldn’t leave anyway to control it if the control went overboard, which it inevitably would lol But it’s not like you’ll be doing 20kts, so at 4 it’s I’d feel pretty safe no matter what had to be done. I agree this might be more comfortable to operate in a slightly larger tender.
@@justwayne4785 the problem is your hand on the tiller is the closest to the outboard, to reach those buttons you have to let go of the tiller and so you lose control for a moment. and those buttons being on top of a narrow blade it is easy to miss the correct button and you have to check that power meter, far from intuitive.
always great to see new designs emerge in this rapidly growing segment for outboard electric motors. Will be interesting to see if they listen to users and adapt some aspects to ensure market acceptance. Thanks for the review of the Remigo!
I have an ePropulsion 3hp equiv. and am very happy with it, I have taken the battery in its rucksack and charged in a restaurant... for a bit of gratuity. I love the fact that there are two separate parts to maneuver around the dinghy and would not wish to do without the twist grip power control. This looks neat but is not quite right - why aren't the buttons on the tiller?
Interesting design in terms of an integrated and uniform shaft/motor allowing easily adjustable shaft length, but the lack of F/N/R plus power controls in the tiller make it an absolute deal-breaker for me. At best it'd be frustrating as hell (continuously reaching round to make adjustments) and at worst it could be a huge safety risk (not being able to instantly cut power in the even of someone being in the water near the prop). Also, why isn't the retaining clip integrated ? I can see that retaining pin being dropped overboard and lost forever.
I own one of these on my Swift 18. They are amazing. Yes, your guesstimate of range at half power is clearly from someone who doesn't understand battery technology. Batteries don't use half the power to run at half the speed. (I also own a Tesla). Mine runs at 3 knots pretty much all day! Soon to have a remote control unit too, can't wait!
Much beter than the electric motor my Dad had on his dinghy, in the 1970's. It couldn't even run against the tide. We never anchored anywhere, always staying in marinas, so it was only rarely used.
Interesting, different and at this moment in time it's more for small tenders or as you say a sailing boat. Going from the boat to shore or having a day messing about on the river, able to hear and not frighten the birds and other wild life. But in time they'll get more powerful and better in ease of use.
After owning a E propulsion the only thing good about was the ECO side put them against wind a tide and you wish for petrol engine.. 1kw = 1.34 horse power.. We need a few more yet..
Thank you for all your e-outboard coverage, Hugo. How does the Remigo's pricing compare in the UK? An unmentioned benefit of all these e-outboards: Assume we purchase & use a new outboard for 4 years. How many oil & plug changes will we be doing, how many visits to the shop or rebuilding of the carburetor will be needed? And what condition will it be in 4 years later if you sell it?. Full ownership cost (& hassle) goes to zero with an e-outboards.
I like the way it can swing up/down according to one's needs and the security of removing the whole unit from rhe boat. I have no problem with the controls as the controls on my 6hp outboard are far from ideal.
Almost a great little outboard, but the lack of twist throttle control makes it an immediate no. A Bluetooth connected twisty throttle controller could solve that .
That control location is the single dumbest design I have seen from the marine industry for a while. Having to reach out across the transom just to change power settings? Seems like an excellent way to end up in the drink if you screw up. And buttons to boot! You have no fine control! It's a great concept, but the execution leaves a great deal to be desired.
Hugo ready to get back in the shwacking game again. Sneaking up on bad guys in the harbor aboard their yachts and taking them out like the Whisper Six he is
Not true, you were probably watching numbers for buying the outboard without the battery. Remigo is totally in line in pricing, output power and capacity with others.
@@bertholomeow You literally said in your other comment "you're probably watching the numbers for buying the outboard without the battery". And you're right, that is the price I was looking at, the one WITHOUT the battery.
@@DaveAtlas what I wanted to say is that you have to count in the price of the battery with others, while price for Remigo is final because the pack is integrated.
Great Great design and so smart for attaching and stearing. Why be lazy and stupid and not put your controls on the rudder where your hand is already stearing.
You should be more careful with your captions. In the SI system of units, a capital W is used for watts, lowercase k for kilo, and a space between the value and unit. There should also be a "middle dot" between compound units, or a space if the middle-dot symbol is not available. Your captions should therefore show: "Power output: 1 kW, Battery capacity: 1,085 W h." That push-button control system is a terrible idea - users will be losing control and ripping off the kill-cord in panic.
I really like the concept. My one hesitation is the control system - while I'm sure I'd get used to it, I can easily imagine someone coming up to a jetty or boat and suddenly getting confused about how to cut power. I guess worst case you could just pull the safety 😉. One significant advantage of the design is it will be an effective rudder and will still provide steering after power is cut.
Magnetic key I guess
It’s a fair point. Cost savings will depend on labour rates etc but the lack of hassle is one of the major benefits of going electric
This type of tech - with a few improvements - is not far off from being a no-brainer!
I really like the design except for the control location. I know the intention is to keep it sealed but having to spin around to press buttons is a safety concern. They could've made the handle with wireless controls to the head to keep it sealed. Anyways, cool video!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Spin around? I don’t think turning your head and reaching back 10 inches is a real safety concern. I think the real safety concern would be operating a remote control, as this wouldn’t leave anyway to control it if the control went overboard, which it inevitably would lol
But it’s not like you’ll be doing 20kts, so at 4 it’s I’d feel pretty safe no matter what had to be done. I agree this might be more comfortable to operate in a slightly larger tender.
@@justwayne4785 the problem is your hand on the tiller is the closest to the outboard, to reach those buttons you have to let go of the tiller and so you lose control for a moment.
and those buttons being on top of a narrow blade it is easy to miss the correct button and you have to check that power meter, far from intuitive.
always great to see new designs emerge in this rapidly growing segment for outboard electric motors. Will be interesting to see if they listen to users and adapt some aspects to ensure market acceptance. Thanks for the review of the Remigo!
I have an ePropulsion 3hp equiv. and am very happy with it, I have taken the battery in its rucksack and charged in a restaurant... for a bit of gratuity. I love the fact that there are two separate parts to maneuver around the dinghy and would not wish to do without the twist grip power control. This looks neat but is not quite right - why aren't the buttons on the tiller?
Interesting design in terms of an integrated and uniform shaft/motor allowing easily adjustable shaft length, but the lack of F/N/R plus power controls in the tiller make it an absolute deal-breaker for me. At best it'd be frustrating as hell (continuously reaching round to make adjustments) and at worst it could be a huge safety risk (not being able to instantly cut power in the even of someone being in the water near the prop). Also, why isn't the retaining clip integrated ? I can see that retaining pin being dropped overboard and lost forever.
I own one of these on my Swift 18. They are amazing. Yes, your guesstimate of range at half power is clearly from someone who doesn't understand battery technology. Batteries don't use half the power to run at half the speed. (I also own a Tesla). Mine runs at 3 knots pretty much all day! Soon to have a remote control unit too, can't wait!
I like it. The remote control is a cool idea. A twist grip throttle would still be still be prefered imo.
Much beter than the electric motor my Dad had on his dinghy, in the 1970's. It couldn't even run against the tide. We never anchored anywhere, always staying in marinas, so it was only rarely used.
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I find this tech exciting, though it might be a bit of a challenge to skipper with those buttons where they are.
Interesting, different and at this moment in time it's more for small tenders or as you say a sailing boat. Going from the boat to shore or having a day messing about on the river, able to hear and not frighten the birds and other wild life. But in time they'll get more powerful and better in ease of use.
Nice concept, but what a stupid place to put the buttons. Turning backwards to use the controls with your other hand doesn’t seem very safe.
I believe they are working on a remote control that will solve that issue
@@hugoandreae3785 nice one Hugo, that’s a good idea 👍
After owning a E propulsion the only thing good about was the ECO side put them against wind a tide and you wish for petrol engine.. 1kw = 1.34 horse power..
We need a few more yet..
Thank you for all your e-outboard coverage, Hugo. How does the Remigo's pricing compare in the UK? An unmentioned benefit of all these e-outboards: Assume we purchase & use a new outboard for 4 years. How many oil & plug changes will we be doing, how many visits to the shop or rebuilding of the carburetor will be needed? And what condition will it be in 4 years later if you sell it?. Full ownership cost (& hassle) goes to zero with an e-outboards.
I'm more interested in the dinghy where do I get one of those?
What a life Hugo, messing about on boats on a lovely evening. Just wondering which of the houses in the background is yours?? ❤❤
He's a lucky man, but he's not lucky enough to have a riverside house just yet...
Many thanks Hugo ⚡️🔱 although Remigo will run for about 5hrs at half speed 😇
Looks great
i love it what a great idea
Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦
How long before the battery is depleted ?
In description you have written Slovakian company. It is Slovenian as you have said it in video.
Sincere apologies, it was written by someone else. I have now corrected it.
Digital ed getting 40 lashes for that blunder!
I like the way it can swing up/down according to one's needs and the security of removing the whole unit from rhe boat. I have no problem with the controls as the controls on my 6hp outboard are far from ideal.
No mention of how to charge or charging times or voltages
issue is speed control
needs to be on handle
period
What is the cost of this unit?
£2,185
Almost a great little outboard, but the lack of twist throttle control makes it an immediate no.
A Bluetooth connected twisty throttle controller could solve that .
Tell this idea to Mate Rimac - he will make something similar, but with 400 km/h speed :)
That control location is the single dumbest design I have seen from the marine industry for a while. Having to reach out across the transom just to change power settings? Seems like an excellent way to end up in the drink if you screw up. And buttons to boot! You have no fine control! It's a great concept, but the execution leaves a great deal to be desired.
Hugo ready to get back in the shwacking game again. Sneaking up on bad guys in the harbor aboard their yachts and taking them out like the Whisper Six he is
🥷🚤
I can take a spare battery with my EPropulsion Spirit.... and I can use a tiller extension easily.... 🤣😂
And it's only 1000$ more than the competition
Not true, you were probably watching numbers for buying the outboard without the battery. Remigo is totally in line in pricing, output power and capacity with others.
Right, without the battery it's $1000 more than the competition. How much is it with the battery?
@@DaveAtlas Remigo has battery sealed in the housing, so that is the final price
@@bertholomeow You literally said in your other comment "you're probably watching the numbers for buying the outboard without the battery".
And you're right, that is the price I was looking at, the one WITHOUT the battery.
@@DaveAtlas what I wanted to say is that you have to count in the price of the battery with others, while price for Remigo is final because the pack is integrated.
Great Great design and so smart for attaching and stearing.
Why be lazy and stupid and not put your controls on the rudder where your hand is already stearing.
Needs more work. Bad control setup.
I hear rumours of a new remote control being developed that will get over having to turn round and reach for the buttons
You should be more careful with your captions. In the SI system of units, a capital W is used for watts, lowercase k for kilo, and a space between the value and unit. There should also be a "middle dot" between compound units, or a space if the middle-dot symbol is not available. Your captions should therefore show: "Power output: 1 kW, Battery capacity: 1,085 W h." That push-button control system is a terrible idea - users will be losing control and ripping off the kill-cord in panic.
Idk who would spend money on that finnicky thing
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This whatcreal crap loks like
invest some money in a good microphone