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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, utilising the surrounding water as a heat sink to wick heat into the aluminium 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 favoured for its aesthetic integration with the vessel.12:42 The manufacturer emphasises 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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