Rim Drive 0.5 kW pod motor
Input power: 0,5 kW
Status:
available
Shipping:
3-4 weeks
4.899,00 €
incl. 19% VAT
, excl.
Rim Drive Pod with 0.5 kW power, suitable for boats up to approximately 500 kg displacement. The drive has an efficiency of over 90%. Remote control, display and batteries are available. IP68 waterproof. 48 V.
Product configurator
Pod motor
1 x Rim Drive Pod 0.5
available
0,5 kW
€4,899.00
Selected
Motor
1 x Ultimatron 48 V 50 Ah Bluetooth Set
available
2.56 kWh
€1,299.00
Selected
1 x Batterytechnology 48 V 60 Ah LiFePO4-Batterie
available
2,74 kWh
€1,749.00
1 x Batterytechnology 48 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery
upon request
4,56 kWh
€2,849.00
Battery
1 x ACES charger 48V/15A 800W
available
800 W
€399.00
Selected
1 x ACES Ladegerät 48V/10A 600W
upon request
700 W
€279.00
1 x ACES charger 48V/25A 1350W
available
1.350 W
€449.00
Accessories
Simarine display
available
€1,199.00
Optional
1 x Rim Drive safety kit pod up to 15 kW
available
€370.00
Selected
1 x Single control lever (Comfort, top-mounted)
available
€589.00
Selected
1 x Single control lever (top mounting)
available
€589.00
1 x Single control lever (side-mounted)
available
€589.00
1 x Rim Drive Pod Cable Set 3-5 kW
available
€250.00
Selected
Battery Monitor BMV-700
available
€154.00
Optional
Charger
Main switch 48V
available
€54.00
Optional
Summary
1 x Rim Drive Pod 0.5
€4,899.00
1 x Rim Drive safety kit pod up to 15 kW
€370.00
1 x Single control lever (Comfort, top-mounted)
€589.00
1 x Rim Drive Pod Cable Set 3-5 kW
€250.00
1 x Ultimatron 48 V 50 Ah Bluetooth Set
€1,299.00
1 x ACES charger 48V/15A 800W
€399.00
Total price
€7,806.00
Properties Rim Drive Pod 0.5
Input power
0.5 kW
comparable thrust
1.5 PS
comparable speed
0.7 horsepower
thrust
15 lbs
Voltage
48 V
weight
2.5 kg
Noise level
almost silent
display
yes
Recuperation
yes
Speed control
infinitely variable
saltwater resistant
yes
cooling
air
propeller
plastic
maximum boat weight
250 kg
Security of the Rim Drive Pod 0.5
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All materials are saltwater resistant, the anode is usually located below the motor.
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Fishing lines and plants can hardly harm the engines.
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A rim drive contains no oils, lubricants or seals.
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If a single propeller blade is defective, it can be easily replaced by yourself.
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The first motors with Rim Drive technology have been in use since 1929
Comfort of the 500W RimDrive Pod
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Low weight and narrow dimensions. (also facilitates installation)
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Stepless speed control ensures efficient operation and easy maneuverability.
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Essential accessories: throttle, cable set, safety kit
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Optional accessories: Functional display with integrated communication, shore power kit
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Also available as a rotatable pod motor (optional)
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| Price | 4.899,00 € | 1.249,00 € | 2.149,00 € | 2.499,00 € | 5.399,00 € |
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| Shipping | 3-4 weeks | 2-3 business days | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3-5 working days |
| Input power | 0.5 kW | 1 kW | 1.1 kW | 1.6 kW | 2 kW |
| comparable thrust | 1.5 PS | 3 PS | 3.5 PS | 5 PS | 5 PS |
| weight | 2.5 kg | 6.2 kg | 9.5 kg | 10.2 kg | 16 kg |
| Recuperation | yes | yes | no | no | - |
Technology of the Rim Drive Pod 0.5
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Very high efficiency, only slightly higher than with normal electric motors with shaft
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A rim drive accelerates from zero to full speed within 1.5 seconds.
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No wear parts and 100% maintenance-free. The bearings are water-lubricated and last for thousands of hours under normal use.
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Recuperation possible while sailing or standing still in the water. The batteries recharge while driving at 4 knots or more.
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You can freely choose the direction of rotation of the motors, which optimizes maneuverability, especially in dual motor configurations
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Rim Drive also offers special underwater motors for very deep waters (used in submarines)
Range of Rim Drive Pod 0.5
Travel time and range depend on the battery. In an example with a 1,500 kg boat and a 5 kWh battery, we have the following measurements:
✓ At full load, the Rim Drive Pod 0.5 battery lasts just under 2 hours and reached a speed of 8 km/h. The range was 16 km.
✓ At 1/2 power, the driving pleasure lasts for a 4-hour trip on the water at a marching speed of 6 km/h and a range of 24 km.
✓ Those who plan longer and more leisurely tours on the water can go much further with less power. At 1/6 of the power, a speed of 4 km/h was achieved for 10 hours. In total, a range of 40 km with just one battery charge.
Installation of a pod motor
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Rim Drive Technology batteries
You can see on the individual motors which batteries are suitable due to their performance and capacity. The larger the battery, the better the price per kWh. The 48 V 200 Ah batteries are available for less than 500€ per kWh.
Special feature of external rotor / ring motors
The special feature of the Rim Drive Technology drives is the shape of the ring, so that the drives do not have a classic propeller shaft. The design has the advantage that nothing can get caught in a shaft and if damaged, the propeller blades can be replaced individually. The propeller blades are very sturdy and resistant.
The electric winding is located in the outer housing (stator). The housing itself is cast and does not contain any seals. The inner housing (rotor) with the magnets and propeller blades is also cast, so that no corrosion can occur.
The manufacturer Rim Drive Technology
The Dutch company Rim Drive Technology offers electric boat motors with a power range from 0.5 kW to 50 kW. The existing products are constantly being further developed and new variants are regularly added.
All components are designed and developed in the Netherlands. RDT is committed to the spread of electric drives and compensates for all CO2 emissions.
Overall, RDT has been developing the motors since 2018. The prices of the motors are clearly in the premium segment, but especially in the higher power range, there is hardly any way around the manufacturer!
Rim Drive Pod 0.5 Downloads
Reference document - Rim Drive Technology
Brochure Power Curves
Catalogue - Rim Drive Technology
User manual POD
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How does the order process work?
Simply click on "Add to cart". In the next step, enter your personal data and choose your preferred payment method.
As a specialist dealer, we will check your order and send you an order confirmation and invoice. After receipt of payment, we will send the desired items directly to the desired delivery address.
Within Germany, the delivery time is 3-4 working days. Of course, you will also receive a tracking link for your order.
Afterwards, we are always available personally for questions about assembly. Of course, we also provide instructions, tips and soon also explanatory videos.
For all products in our range, we offer a 2-year warranty - for some products even more.
In case of complaints, we are your contact person, we help you to ensure that everything runs smoothly. You can always reach us by email or phone. We also provide support for possible spare parts at any time. Your boat is our drive.
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