Elco Motor Yachts is applying its expertise to the electric outboard motor category by launching a new line of 5- and 7-horsepower motors that provide 
all the signature benefits of Elco’s electric inboard motors. The new product line will get an additional model offering 9.9-horsepower later this year. The outboards are designed to meet the growing interest in clean, quiet and fuel-efficient propulsion among both recreational and commercial boaters. The motors are now available for purchase at marine dealerships that currently offer Elco products as well as directly through the company’s website.
Elco’s electric outboard motors are ideal for a variety of maritime uses, from cruising on launches, pontoon boats or houseboats, to enjoying coastal waterways on trawlers and sailboats. The new motors can also deliver big benefits for commercial vessel operators that want to control both noise and water pollution while saving cost on fuel and maintenance.
Elco electric outboard customers will enjoy numerous benefits, including:
· No exhaust fumes
· Quieter motor operation
· Reduced carbon footprint
· Minimal required maintenance
· Lower total cost of ownership
Elco electric outboard motors also provide the latest outboard motor technology. They come equipped with multiple safety features, including an emergency stop switch, overload protection and temperature indicators. Additionally, optional gauges and LCD monitors are available that display a variety of data such as power consumption, voltage levels and other information.
“Our inboard motors have long provided the benefits of eco-friendly technology to both leisure and commercial marine enthusiasts who care about preserving our waterways,” said Steve Lamando, CEO of Elco. “With this new line of electric outboard motors, we see an exciting opportunity to show even more boaters that ‘going electric’ is the easiest possible way to ensure that the next generations of boaters can enjoy our natural resources.”
Elco first introduced its electric-powered launches at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and today the company represents 120 years of innovation, quality and reliability in the boating industry. For more information on Elco’s electric motors, please visit www.elcomotoryachts.com or call 877-411-3526.
