I can buy a 3HP outboard weighing 15 kg and that runs for an hour on a
tank of 100:1 premix costing a few bucks and capable of being refuelled
in a couple minutes from a bigger can. Call it a kilogram of fuel per
running hour, it's probably less. The outboard costs less than $1000
AUD. Design an electric o/board with similar weight, endurance, power,
fuel weight and refuelling ability at a price point no more than 20%
more expensive and I'd buy one. Until then, forget it.

Point is, I can load an awful lotta fuel aboard before I get to the
weight of a big battery. As I burn the fuel, the weight diminishes. The
battery weight stays the same for all intents & purposes.

PDW

In article .com,
Andrew wrote:

I understand the negative perceptions regarding small electric outboard
motors. However, there may be an opportunity to provide better products
in the future by understanding what will make an electric outboard
attractive to consumers. I would like to ask all those that own an
outboard engine between 2-10HP (gas, electric, or trolling) to
participate in a survey if willing. All participants will receive a $5
certificate from amazon.com and have a chance to win $200 cash. To
participate in the survey go to www.outboardsurvey.com and click on the
link. I am also looking for people to talk to in person more about this
subject and ask for volunteers that I can interview over the phone. The
interview would take approximately 20 minutes. If that is too long I
could easily shorten it. Any help would be appreciated.