LiTime Launches Argoseeker Electric Outboard Motors for Small Boats
LiTime's move from batteries to a bundled motor, controller, and battery package addresses the compatibility hurdles that have slowed small-boat electrification.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
LiTime launched the Argoseeker series of electric outboard motors on August 10, expanding from lithium batteries into integrated marine propulsion. Two models debut: the 24V 700W A1 and the 48V 2000W A2, designed for kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, and jon boats. The system integrates motor, controller, and LiTime LiFePO4 batteries, with a clamp mount installable in about three minutes.
LiTime's Argoseeker series bundles the outboard motor, control system, and LiFePO4 batteries into a single package, removing the need to match voltage, output, and mounting method across separately purchased parts. The clamp-style mount installs in about three minutes, and a wireless remote with cruise control handles operation.
The A1 weighs 13.4 lbs and suits lightweight craft like kayaks and canoes, reaching 4.3 to 6.2 mph in tests with a 330 lb total boat weight. The A2 targets heavier boats and longer distances. Both run quietly with zero exhaust emissions, though LiTime positions the system as assistance rather than a full replacement for paddling.
- Argoseeker A1: 24V 700W, for lightweight boats, 13.4 lb motor
- Argoseeker A2: 48V 2000W, for heavier boats and longer distances
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