The Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 FP is a fixed electric pod motor for sailboats and other displacement vessels. This compact drive is mounted under the hull and delivers 3,000 W of input power at 24 V. Thanks to hydrogeneration, the rotating propeller can feed energy back into the battery while sailing.
Battery and installation: Battery and battery charger are separate and not included. View the scope of delivery and required components.
Key features
- Fixed pod motor with a small footprint on board
- 3 kW input power and 1.53 kW propulsive power
- Comparable to approximately 6 hp for a petrol saildrive
- Stepless forward and reverse with a suitable remote control
- Hydrogeneration with the fixed propeller or the optional folding propeller
- Seawater-resistant aluminium pylon with galvanic corrosion protection
- External part waterproof to IPX9K once the system is fully installed
Torqeedo states that the Cruise 3.0 FP is suitable for sailboats up to approximately 30 ft and displacement boats up to approximately 3 tonnes. The achievable speed and range depend on factors such as hull shape, weight, propeller, battery capacity, and sailing conditions.
Technical specifications
| Item number | 1268-00 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4260113696798 |
| Input power | 3,000 W |
| Propulsive power | 1,530 W |
| Nominal voltage | 24 V |
| Total weight | approx. 28.2 kg |
| Standard propeller | B 12 × 10.5 WDR |
| Optional folding propeller | B 12 × 7 FLD, item 1985-00 |
| Control | stepless forward and reverse |
Included
- Complete motor with pylon and mounting flange
- Fixed propeller with mounting kit
- Aluminium anode set for fresh and salt water
- 5-metre data cable
- Cable set with main switch
- GPS antenna with cable
- Owner's manual and service booklet
Separately not included
- Suitable Torqeedo remote control
- 24 V battery or battery bank
- Battery charger
- Optional folding propeller
- Mounting, sealing, and any additional installation parts
For a properly functioning system, the motor, controls, battery, cabling, and safety features must be matched to one another. Also view our information on electric boating, the Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 FP, or the ePropulsion Pod Drive 3.0 Evo.
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