ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 on a Catalina 25

[Gigaflopper]

For any Catalina 25 owners who may have an interest in an electric motor, there is an issue with this model's tiller handle clearing the transom with a standard motor mount setup. The problem is that the Spirit's tiller handle only lifts to an angle of around 45 degrees. With your motor mount in its lowest position so the prop is in the water, it kind of scrapes along the top of the transom, and it hits against the stern rail post when trying to turn. The only solution is to put at least a 3 in block of wood between your motor mount and hull to help with the clearance problem.

So be aware that if are looking at going electric, you will need to change out your overall motor mount setup.

[Cruiser2B]

Epropulsion sells two remote throttles. One is wireless and has an incorporated throttle and the other is a more traditional cockpit side mount type with remote display. I have the latter on my Cape Dory 25. Works like a charm. When purchasing my dealer gave me the option of tiller or remote....I bought both so tiller could be used incase of emergency or on a dinghy.