Patrick E

I have an epropulsion Spirit 1.0 for my sailboat's tender. I would not buy another one. I chose this one over a Torqeedo because at the time it was quieter. The plug on the cable that connects the motor to the battery, and the socket on the battery, are not fit for purpose. They are both made of flimsy plastic. The socket broke while I was leaning over the back of the boat to clear some seaweed that had fouled the prop. Fortunately while still under warranty but it took several months to get it repaired. Shortly after we got the battery back the plug on the cable broke while I was tilting up the engine. By then it was out of warranty. The factory required the engine to be sent back to them for repair, I was quoted €341 (about US400) including tax for transport, parts, and repair, but they would only replace the socket with the same flimsy plastic. Not worth it, because I don't expect the thing to last a season. The engine still works but the cable keeps falling out.