Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 TS Tiller Version Reviews

The new generation of tiller-controlled electric outboard is casting off. Faster, stronger and more attractive. Getting lightweight tenders nicely on the plane and moving sailboats up to 3tons elegantly across the sea. Unlike their predecessors, this outboard is now fully protected against complete immersion and, like all Torqeedo outboards, are equally suitable for cruising on lakes and oceans. Cruise gets more power and range from a battery bank than any other outboard and despite its immense power, it remains a flyweight - at 17.8 kg, the 2.0 T model can still be shouldered easily.

On-board computer:
The on-board computer integrated in the tiller analyses and combines information from the motor, batteries and the GPS. The motor consumption and GPS speed data are always precise. The battery information is equally precise when the Cruise is powered by the Power 26-104 because both products communicate with each other. If the Cruise is powered by other batteries, the battery charge and remaining range indicators rely on estimates derived from the battery information entered in the system's set-up menu during initial installation.
 
Key Features:
- More power per watt: superior overall efficiency, more range from a limited battery supply than any other outboard
- Up to6.5 knots
- 5 HP equivalent
- 17.5 kg (S)
- Waterproof IP 67
- Minimum weight, maximum power
- Completely waterproof (IP 67)
- On-board computer with GPS based calculation of remaining range


The Samples


1. On Argonauta 26 Trimaran

It's quality was evident just removing it from the box. Fit and finish is perfection. Installation was simple and results were beyond expectations. It moves the boat at 5 kts., at half throttle... that translates to 9+ hours of run time from two 105AH batteries at 24 volts. The motor mount is in the cockpit, so the pleasant buzz is much appreciated. 
While about twice the price of a 4-stroke 6hp, I'll never buy gas, never clean a fuel system and expect never to run out of power, thanks to the readout showing energy remaining and solar panels. 
The  Argonauta 26 website:http://argonaut-trimaran.com/Specifications.php

2. Princecraft DL series with Cruise 2.0 L
http://2009.princecraft.com/Content/en-US/showroom3/70/DLX-Series.aspx


Battery supply: The Cruise 2.0 requires a battery voltage of 24 V. Torqeedo recommends that you use at least one lithium-manganese battery from the
Torqeedo Power series. If you choose to use a Lead-based battery, please remember that they are not resistant to high current, i.e. the capacities indicated on
the casing are not available when the batteries are to be fully discharged in a short time (e.g. 1 or 2 hours). Connection to remote throttle/steering: No
longer available with this model. For this application, we developed our new models, Cruise 2.0 R and 4.0 R. See details on pages 16/17. Saltwater use: The
Cruise R models shown on pages 14/15 are better suited for the use in salt water than this tiller version. They are also waterproof IP 67. Using the Cruise 2.0
tiller version in saltwater does require protection of the contacts and protection from complete submersion. For technical data and ordering information,
turn to pages 22/23