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Duik in de wereld van krachtige prestaties op het water met onze uitgebreide selectie inboard- en outboardmotoren. Ontdek aan de hand van de informatie welke motor het best bij u past. Naast de keuze uit de Vetus E-Line, Green Marine Motors, WaterWorld en E-Propulsion, bouwen wij ook andere merken naar wens in.
Vetus electric engines offer the renowned quality of Vetus products at an accessible price. Vetus engines are all air-cooled and equipped with a liquid -cooled controller. The combination of these two systems offers the best of both worlds: preventing the controller from overheating while keeping the system's price low. Vetus engines are the most economical in their class and also very quiet.
De motoren van Vetus zijn uitgerust met de speciale gashendel van Vetus die een eco-modus én een hoog vermogen-modus biedt. Bij hoog vermogen kan de motor tot wel 1600 toeren draaien. Dit geeft een tijdelijk extra vermogen wanneer gewenst met manoeuvreren of achteruitslaan. Verder komt de set met een contactslot en een bijbehorend controlepaneel, allemaal handig te verbinden met de Vetus V-Can kabels en connectoren.
Bij het installeren van een vloeistofgekoelde motor is het ten zeerste aan te raden om gebruik te maken van een gesloten koelsysteem met koelvloeistof zodat de motor niet kan vervuilen of verkalken door het buitenwater. Een bijkomend voordeel hiervan is dat de boot dan ook niet meer winterklaar of vorstbestendig gemaakt hoeft te worden. In veel gevallen zijn sloepen uitgerust met een open koelsysteem en moet er dus een aanpassing aan de boot gemaakt worden. Om dit op te vangen heeft Vetus een eigen kielkoelingsyteem. Note that installing this requires the boat to be out of the water, on the land.
Optioneel is de Vetus E-line set uit te breiden met het bijbehorende Vetus display, dit biedt een uitzonderlijk goed inzicht in het verbruik en de actieradius van de boot. Een goedkopere mogelijkheid is gebruik te maken van een losse shunt
zoals de Victron BMV712 or the Simarine Pico One.
Green Marine Motors maakt al jaren zeer betrouwbare luchtgekoelde motoren. Tussen de 4kW en 22kW zijn er meer dan voldoende modellen voor iedere toepassing. Deze GreenMarine motoren hebben en hoog koppel en zijn vaak met een lager vermogen toch al geschikt voor de grotere boten. Een voordeel is dat de motor en controller waterdicht zijn waardoor er minder vaak vocht gerelateerde problemen optreden. Daarnaast kunnen de motoren direct van richting draaien zonder enige vertraging. Dit betekent dat boten uitgerust met Green Marine motoren vaak hard kunnen remmen en goed manoeuvreren.
Since Green Marine engines are regulated at a lower speed of up to 1000 revolutions per minute (RPM), they are very energy-efficient, making them ideal for the average canal boat. If it is desired to exceed the hull speed, an engine with a higher maximum RPM is more suitable.
For air-cooled engines, providing (cool) air is crucial to ensure adequate cooling. The best method is to use forced ventilation generated by a fan behind a ventilation grille. Amsterdam Electric offers silent fans in various capacities that can be directly connected to a ventilation grille.
Green Marine engines are equipped with throttle, frame, and engine mounts. There is a standard Anderson connector for connecting the battery pack.
Optionally, the Green Marine engine set can be expanded with the corresponding Green Marine display, providing insight into the boat's consumption and speed. A cheaper option is to use a separate shunt, such as the Victron BMV712 or the Simarine Pico One.
WaterWorld elektromotoren zijn geschikt voor kleinere boten met beperkte ruimte. De motoren van WaterWorld zijn luchtgekoeld en erg compact voor het type motor. Het koppel van de WaterWorld motoren ligt iets lager dan bij vergelijkbare motoren, waardoor er minder geforceerde koeling nodig is. Door het lage koppel heeft de motor een maximaal aantal toeren van 1300 rpm, daarom is deze geschikter voor de kleinere en spitsere boten en minder geschikt voor grote sloepen.
De WaterWorld set komt inclusief een bijbehorend scherm dat informatie geeft over de temperatuur van de motor, temperatuur van de controller, de staat van de accu’s en de actieradius op basis van vaarsnelheid. Dit bespaart een hoop geld én bedrading omdat er geen externe shunt nodig is.
For air-cooled engines, providing (cool) air is crucial to ensure adequate cooling. The best method is to use forced ventilation generated by a fan behind a ventilation grille. Amsterdam Electric offers silent fans in various capacities that can be directly connected to a ventilation grille.
De elektromotoren van E-Propulsion die wij aanbieden zijn buitenboordmotoren met een goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding. Deze motoren zijn voor hun prijsklasse relatief stil en zuinig. Door de reguliere buitenboordmotorbeugels en -aansluitingen zijn de E-Propulsion motoren en accu’s gemakkelijk aan te sluiten.
E-Propulsion maakt zowel traditionele buitenboordmotoren als pod engines. De podmotoren zijn prijstechnisch interessant voor lichtere sloepen. Wel moet rekening worden gehouden met de kleine standaard schroef, waardoor deze motoren ongeschikt zijn voor zwaardere boten. De podmotoren worden gekoeld door het water dat om de motor heen stroomt, er is dus geen extra koeling nodig. Wel moeten de keerringen eens in de 3 jaar vervangen worden.
We not only sell complete propulsion systems. In many cases, we also sell individual battery packs or separate engines, including connection materials. Amsterdam Electric does not sell separate connection materials.
When an electric drivetrain is professionally connected and installed, it is at least as safe as a conventional (combustion) drive. Therefore, Amsterdam Electric offers ready-to-use packages that are connected by professionals. These systems are plug-and-play to ensure the customer does not have to connect electrical components. If you still desire to do the installation independently, we recommend taking a course on connecting low-voltage systems and acquiring the right tools.
Finally, Amsterdam Electric advises having a fire extinguisher on board and securing the system according to regulations.
Charging Stations
You can charge your boat at the charging stations provided by the Municipality of Amsterdam for electric boats. Currently, there are ten charging facilities, each with two points. A total of 20 charging points. This number will increase since all pleasure boats in Amsterdam must be electric by 2025 (source: information evening on electric boating Municipality of Amsterdam).
Stroomboot
A pilot project with charging points on houseboats on the water has also been launched. This pilot is carried out by the company Stroomboot in collaboration with the Municipality of Amsterdam. Charging points will be installed at houseboats and any waterfront cafes, where boats can dock to charge. The first Power Boat charging point in Houthavens is ready for use. (source: https://www.amsterdam.nl/verkeer-vervoer/varen-amsterdam/elektrisch-varen/))
Charging at Home
You can also use electricity from your home, if you live near the canals. Finally, Amsterdam Electric also builds interchangeable battery packs that you can take home to charge. Since this is more expensive to build and can vary per application, it is only quoted upon request.
Amsterdam Electric is happy to help you by selling plug-and-play packages to take as much work off your hands as possible. Furthermore, we assist you with multiple instructional videos to get you started.
You can have your package professionally installed by Amsterdam Boat Service through Amsterdam Electric. If you are interested in this, you can request a non-binding quote. In this request, you must include several photos of the boat, engine bay, measurement of the engine frame regarding to the axle, and wiring so that an estimate of labour hours can be given.
All parts sold by Amsterdam Electric fall under the manufacturer's standard warranty period. Since this can vary by manufacturer and product, your package comes with a warranty overview.
Essential features such as power, energy consumption, engine noise, and ease of installation can vary significantly for each electric engine. That's why you can find the unique features, advantages, and disadvantages of the product on the product pages on the Amsterdam Electric website. In some cases, you will be redirected to our suppliers' website. It is convenient to determine in advance what you're looking for, how big or small your budget is, whether you will install the package yourself, and how far your technical knowledge and skills extend.
When choosing the battery pack, it is essential first to determine how long you drive regularly. The duration of your trip determines the size (capacity) of the battery pack; the type of battery you choose is also relevant. Since not all batteries can be discharged entirely (DoD), this plays a role in the usable capacity of your pack. Amsterdam Electric advises lithium batteries since they last the longest, are the most compact, and are completely maintenance-free. However, lithium batteries do not fit every budget; we also offer lead-acid/traction batteries, AGM batteries, Gel batteries and lead-carbon batteries. You can find a clear description of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of battery you choose.
You need a shunt and display to read your energy consumption and range. Some engines are delivered with a shunt; for others, you can purchase it from the supplier or a third party. With the products offered by Amsterdam Electric, you can easily find the system that suits you.
For your onboard equipment, such as navigation lighting and the bilge pump, you need a 12-volt or 24-volt inverter. This way, you supply your current power grid with electricity via the battery pack of the new electric propulsion system. At Amsterdam Electric, we only offer the Victron Orion inverters in different voltages and amperages.
With the proper knowledge, installing the drivetrain yourself is not very difficult. However, getting the fine, but critical details is often challenging. This includes correctly aligning the engine, setting up the battery display, and commissioning the drive. Many tasks require special tools and experience to know how to use them. In many cases, purchasing at least a plug-and-play system or having the package installed by Amsterdam Electric is more economically attractive.
