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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Torqeedo Cruise motors are the electric outboard motor of choice for motorboats, dinghies and commercial users. All Cruise systems have a built-in GPS with on-board computer and display with speed and input power, state of charge and remaining range, with a compact, low-drag, and lightweight pylon with advanced helical gear design. The Cruise 3.0 TL is a 24-Volt, six horsepower-equivalent outboard perfect for displacement hulls up to 3 tons or sailboats up to 30 feet. With a single Power 24-3500 lithium battery, this lightweight e-drive gives you over one hour of full-throttle runtime and runs all day at slower speeds.
Key Features
Completely waterproof (IP67)
Improved Robustness
Improved Corrosion Protection
Maximum Efficiency Outboard
Rugged Pylon with Integral Fin - Extra Protection when Running Aground
Highest Grade Seawater-Proof Aluminum for Long Service Life, Even in the Harshest Conditions
Motor Type: Torqeedo Electric Motor Cruise 3.0 TL
Comparable Horsepower: 6hp
Comparable Thrust: 8hp
Battery: Single Power 24-3500 Lithium Battery (Sold Separately)
Shaft Length: 30" Torqeedo Long - Will Fit 20" Long Shaft Transoms
Steering: Tiller
Starter: Electric
Motor Weight: 45 lbs
Battery Weight: 56 lbs
Warranty: Torqeedo 2-Year Non-Commercial Warranty
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