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The Best Outboard Motor Happens to Be Electric
23 July 2025 · 18 min · 320 views · Ljubljana
What this video covers
Ramego manufactures a unibody electric outboard motor designed to eliminate the mechanical complexity and maintenance requirements of internal combustion engines.▶ 9:41 The motor features an integrated design that houses the controller and motor underwater, utilizing the surrounding water as a heat sink to wick heat into the aluminum housing.▶ 7:45 Maintenance is limited to replacing anodes every two years and inspecting seals every three to five years.▶ 8:18 Unlike traditional outboards, the unit lacks external batteries or loose components, allowing the motor to be removed from the transom bracket for storage below deck.▶ 6:05 The company, based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, currently targets the North American market through a direct-to-consumer sales model.▶ 1:47 The motor has seen adoption in the J70 racing class, where its design is favored for its aesthetic integration with the vessel.▶ 12:42 The manufacturer emphasizes that the primary design goal was user-friendliness rather than environmental impact, though the electric propulsion eliminates the risk of oil and fuel spills common with gasoline engines.▶ 10:05
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