Elco

Elco has built electric boat motors for over a century, and today offers electric outboards and inboard motors as quiet, low-maintenance replacements for small gas and diesel engines. eMarine carries Elco EP-5, EP-7, EP-9.9, EP-14, EP-20 and EP-30 electric outboards (24V to 96V), Elco inboard electric motors from the 6HP EP-6 up to the 100HP EP-100, and Elco top mount, dual top mount and side mount remote throttles.

How to choose an Elco motor

• Match horsepower: Elco names models by gas-equivalent horsepower, so start from the engine you are replacing.
• Outboard or inboard: outboards suit small boats and pontoons; inboards suit sailboats and launches.
• Battery voltage: each model runs on a specific bank voltage (24V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V or higher).
• Range: plan battery capacity for the hours you need to run.

Are Elco motors good for sailboats?

Yes. Elco inboards are a popular repower for auxiliary sailboats. Read our electric drive guide for sizing basics.

What batteries work with Elco motors?

Lithium or AGM banks at the motor voltage. eMarine can help design the bank; see our marine batteries.

At the top of the Elco inboard range is the EP-10000, a 100hp electric motor for boats from 50 to 85 feet.