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Travel customer integration sample
Custom integration: RS21
Reimagined keelboat reduces environmental impact, maximising ease of use
Travel
“ With Torqeedo, the motor has been
turned from an awkward necessity
into a pleasurable feature.”
Alex Southon, RS Technical MD
Sustainability was at the heart of every decision
when RS Sailing, the world’s largest small-sailboat
manufacturer, designed their new keelboat. The
result is the new RS21, with a Travel 1003 motor
providing convenient electric auxiliary power.
RS Sailing’s team designed an innovative retractable
mounting system that is incredibly easy to
use. Simply slide the motor down to use it and pull
it up when sailing – a bottom plate fits flush to the
underside of the hull for unimpeded performance.
The clean and efficient Torqeedo system ensures
sailors can get home if the wind dies, offers enhanced
safety and easy docking, and complements
the other green aspects of the RS21’s construction,
including a core made from recycled plastic bottles
and a design that maximises freight efficiency
through a stackable design. This allows an amazing
six boats to fit in a single shipping container, further
lightening the RS21’s climate impact.
Down position:
When it’s time to motor, uncleat the line and extend
the integrated Travel 1003 for 3 HP equivalent
of emission-free power. Motoring in and out
of harbor is simple and quiet with an integrated
throttle and onboard computer with real-time
range and runtime calculation.
Up position:
When it’s time to sail, simply pull up the motor and
secure the line. The hull is completely flush and
ready for racing while the motor and battery are
securely stowed. The lightweight lithium-ion battery
is easy to remove when it’s time to charge.
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