Rim Drive 8 kW pod motor
Input power: 8 kW
Status:
available
Shipping:
3-4 weeks
10.999,00 €
incl. 19% VAT
, excl.
Rim Drive Pod with 8 kW power, suitable for boats up to approximately 4,000 kg displacement. The drive has an efficiency of over 90%. Remote control, display and batteries are available. IP68 waterproof. 48 V. 170 A.
Product configurator
Pod motor
1 x Rim Drive Pod 8
available
8 kW
€10,999.00
Selected
Motor
1 x Ultimatron 48 V 150 Ah Bluetooth
available
7.68 kWh
€1,999.00
Selected
1 x Ultimatron 48V 100Ah Bluetooth set
available
5,12 kWh
€2,199.00
1 x Batterytechnology 48 V 200 Ah LiFePO4 battery
available
9,12 kWh
€4,499.00
2 x Batterytechnology 48 V 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery
upon request
4,56 kWh
€5,698.00
Battery
1 x ACES charger 48V/15A 800W
available
800 W
€399.00
Selected
1 x ACES charger 48V/25A 1350W
available
1.350 W
€449.00
1 x ACES charger 48V/35A 2000W
available
2.000 W
€599.00
1 x ACES charger 48V/50A 3300W
available
3.300 W
€999.00
Accessories
1 x Single control lever (side-mounted)
available
€589.00
Selected
1 x Single control lever (top mounting)
available
€589.00
1 x Single control lever (Comfort, top-mounted)
available
€589.00
Simarine display
available
€1,199.00
Optional
1 x Rim Drive safety kit pod up to 15 kW
available
€370.00
Selected
1 x Rim Drive Pod cable set 8-15 kW
available
€410.00
Selected
Battery Monitor BMV-700
available
€154.00
Optional
Charger
Main switch 48V
available
€54.00
Optional
Summary
1 x Rim Drive Pod 8
€10,999.00
1 x Single control lever (side-mounted)
€589.00
1 x Rim Drive safety kit pod up to 15 kW
€370.00
1 x Rim Drive Pod cable set 8-15 kW
€410.00
1 x Ultimatron 48 V 150 Ah Bluetooth
€1,999.00
1 x ACES charger 48V/15A 800W
€399.00
Total price
€14,766.00
Properties Rim Drive Pod 8
Input power
8 kW
comparable thrust
15 PS
comparable speed
10 horsepower
thrust
265 lbs
Voltage
48 V
rotations per minute
1300 rpm
weight
14 kg
Noise level
almost silent
display
yes
Recuperation
yes
Speed control
stepless
saltwater resistant
yes
cooling
air
propeller
Plastic
maximum boat weight
4000 kg
Rim Drive Pod 8 - Safety
-
All materials are saltwater resistant, the anode is usually located below the motor.
-
Fishing lines and plants can hardly harm the engines.
-
If a single propeller blade is defective, it can be easily replaced by yourself.
-
A rim drive contains no oils, lubricants or seals.
-
The first motors with Rim Drive technology have been in use since 1929
Comfort of the Rim Drive Pod 8
-
Low weight and narrow dimensions. (also facilitates installation)
-
Stepless speed control ensures efficient operation and easy maneuverability.
-
Essential accessories: throttle, cable set, safety kit
-
Optional accessories: Functional display with integrated communication, shore power kit
-
Also available as a rotatable pod motor (optional)
Comparison of 6 kW hub motors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rim Drive Pod 8 | ePropulsion Pod 6.0 EVO | Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 FP | Aquamot Trend 8.0FM | Mitek 5 | Mitek 7.5 | E-Tech 7 POD | SeaDrive Pod 7.5 | Hy.G 6 kW Pod | |
| Price | 10.999,00 € | 3.249,00 € | 4.599,00 € | 6.099,00 € | 9.299,00 € | 9.999,00 € | 8.299,00 € | On request | 8.899,00 € |
| Availability |
available
|
available
|
available
|
available
|
available
|
available
|
available
|
available
|
available
|
| Shipping | 3-4 weeks | 2-3 business days | 3-4 workdays | 3-4 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Input power | 8 kW | 6 kW | 6 kW | 8 kW | 5 kW | 7.5 kW | 7.1 kW | 7.5 kW | 7 kW |
| comparable thrust | 15 PS | 9.9 PS | 9.9 PS | 15 PS | 6 PS | 10 PS | - PS | 15 PS | 20 PS |
| weight | 14 kg | 31 kg | 14.7 kg | 44.3 kg | - kg | - kg | - kg | 45 kg | 19 kg |
| rotations per minute | 1300 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1130 rpm | 1500 rpm | - rpm | - rpm | - rpm | 1700 rpm | 1200 rpm |
| Recuperation | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | optional | optional | yes |
Technology of the Rim Drive Pod 8
-
A rim drive accelerates from zero to full speed within 1.5 seconds.
-
Very high efficiency, only slightly higher than with normal electric motors with shaft
-
No wear parts and 100% maintenance-free. The bearings are water-lubricated and last for thousands of hours under normal use.
-
Recuperation possible while sailing or standing still in the water. The batteries recharge while driving at 4 knots or more.
-
You can freely choose the direction of rotation of the motors, which optimizes maneuverability, especially in dual motor configurations
-
Rim Drive also offers special underwater motors for very deep waters (used in submarines)
Travel time and range depend on the battery. In an example with a 4,000 kg boat and a 20 kWh battery, we have the following measurements:
✓ At full load, the battery lasts just under 2.5 hours and the boat reached a speed of 12 km/h. The range was 28 km.
✓ At 1/2 power, the driving pleasure lasts for a 5-hour trip on the water at a marching speed of 9 km/h and a range of 45 km.
✓ Those who plan longer and more leisurely tours on the water can go much further with less power. At 1/4 of the power, a speed of 7 km/h was reached for 10 hours. In total, a range of 70 km with just one battery charge.
Installation of a pod motor
Due to the current cookie settings, the Youtube video cannot be displayed.
Rim Drive batteries
Rim Drive uses its own LiFePO4 batteries. The motors are perfectly matched to the lithium batteries. The batteries have a relatively good price-performance ratio on the market and a comparatively light weight. Alternatively, the greenboatsolutions batteries from the solar sector are also suitable.
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. In total, 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 not much that can beat the manufacturer!
Do you have any questions about Rim Drive Technology?
Open questions?
Rim Drive Pod 8 Downloads
Reference document - Rim Drive Technology
Brochure Power Curves
Catalogue - Rim Drive Technology
User manual POD
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.
Your advantages using greenboatsolutions
Few clicks will save you a lot of time and stress!
You will get a result within 5 minutes.
You compare nearly 600 different electric motors.
You have an overview of more than 30 manufacturers.