TEMO, the French manufacturer of ‘the lightest outboard motor in the world’, has released the TEMO 1000 in North America. The new electric outboard is a follow up to the very popular TEMO 450 released in 2018.
“The innovative tubular design of the 450 is ideal for smaller vessels,” says TEMO co-founder and CEO Alexandre Seux. “The 1000 offers more power for larger boats and needs more flexibility in propeller positioning. That’s why we went for a more classical form with the 1000 featuring an adjustable shaft height.”
The 1000 offers significantly more power than the 450 and is designed as auxiliary propulsion for lightweight sailboats up to 26 feet. The retractable tiller handle that stows away when not in use on a larger vessel but is instantly available for use on offshore dinghy or raft.
“The slimline transom bracket allows the height of the motor to be adjusted to exactly suit the height of the boat’s transom,” explains TEMO Co-Founder and General Manager Justine Perussel. “Long and short shaft versions are therefore no longer required, and owners of small boats that are kept on a mooring no longer need two separate outboards – you just swap the one from the dinghy to the bigger boat and vice-versa.”
The 1000 is also attracting boat dealers who are looking for innovation in both design, sustainable manufacturing advancements and quiet, reliable performance.
“We love the fact that the TEMO products have very few parts and are easy to repair and support,” says Bridget O’Brian, the co-owner of North Atlantic Inflatables of Maine with her husband Rob O’Brian. “With the 1000, we think our clients will go for the retractable tiller, which is perfect for sailboats. The adjustable shaft length means one motor will work on both a dinghy and larger transom sailboat. The super lightweight motor and battery (33 pounds) makes it easier for anyone to use and move.” To learn more, visit temo-usa.com. ■
