{"product_id":"epropulsion-pod-drive-essa-pod-12-pod-20-96v","title":"ePropulsion POD Drive eSSA (Pod 12 \/ Pod 20, 96V)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eePropulsion POD Drive eSSA — 96V Electric Pod Drives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe POD Drive eSSA is ePropulsion's space-saving 96-volt pod propulsion for larger yachts and cruisers — ideal for new builds and saildrive repowers. The motor, propeller, and cooling integrate into one compact unit mounted beneath the hull, freeing the interior volume a traditional inboard and shaft line would consume. Built from marine-grade, high-strength aluminium for constant saltwater exposure, the underwater motor self-cools through water submersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOD 12 eSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12 kW forward \/ 6 kW reverse, for smaller cruisers and multihulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOD 20 eSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 kW forward \/ 10 kW reverse, for larger yachts and catamarans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy POD Drive eSSA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-saving\u003c\/strong\u003e — motor + prop + cooling in one under-hull unit; no bulky inboard or shaft line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaildrive-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Pod Drive 12 saildrive conversion kit is available for quick repowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrogeneration\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard — recharges the battery while sailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — underwater motor self-cools by water submersion; marine-grade aluminium for impact resistance and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnected\u003c\/strong\u003e via the ePropulsion cloud Connectivity Service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne connected system — eSSA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on ePropulsion's \u003cstrong\u003eeSSA\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture. Complete the system with a 96V G-Series battery (G102-100 or G102-230), a G-Series charger or 2 kW MPPT solar controller, and your choice of Smart control\/display. A POD-specific Power Steering Module and saildrive conversion kit are available (see POD Drive eSSA accessories). Our advisors will spec the install with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou also need a 12V battery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond the 96V propulsion pack, the POD uses a separate 12V supply for its controls, display, and electronics, charged from the propulsion pack via an included \u003cstrong\u003e96V→12V DC-DC converter (500W)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 12V battery is \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e and should support \u003cstrong\u003e≥36 A charge, ≥40 A continuous discharge, and ≥80 Ah capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e (a lead-acid battery should be ≥120 Ah) — we'll spec it with the rest of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOD 12 eSSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOD 20 eSSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated input power (fwd \/ rev)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 kW \/ 6 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kW \/ 10 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropulsion voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 VDC (86–115)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 VDC (86–115)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 VDC (10.5–16 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 VDC (10.5–16 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (motor + driver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 lb (31 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 lb (48.5 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.7 × 16.5 × 4.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.3 × 23.5 × 6.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver-unit dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2 × 9.8 × 7.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 × 11.7 × 7.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor: natural \/ Driver: fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor: natural \/ Driver: fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated rotational speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700 rpm (1400–2100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 rpm (1200–1800)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–131°F (−5 to 55°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–131°F (−5 to 55°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 13\/16″ × 9 13\/16″ (folding available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15″ × 10 3\/4″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOD Drive eSSA motor + driver unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus Box 250A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96V→12V DC-DC converter, 2 m 96V power cable, and 5 m 12V cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeSSA Communication 10 m cable, 3-way and 5-way T connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeSSA Communication Terminators (120Ω and 360Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG Battery Output Cable Kit 5m (positive \u0026amp; negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the system you'll add a 96V G-Series battery, a 12V battery (per the spec above), charging, and your chosen control\/display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger sailing yachts, cruisers, catamarans and multihulls — new builds and saildrive repowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by ePropulsion's 24-month limited warranty (from delivery to the first end customer) against defects in materials and workmanship under normal recreational use with proper installation and maintenance. Commercial or professional use is covered by your local statutory warranty instead. Blue Marine is an authorized ePropulsion dealer and will help with any claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation is strongly recommended. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schedule-a-system-consultation-call-with-one-of-our-experts\"\u003eSchedule an online consultation\u003c\/a\u003e and our ABYC-certified advisors will confirm saildrive fit and size the whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ePropulsion","offers":[{"title":"Pod Drive 12 eSSA (12 kW)","offer_id":51986819744040,"sku":"PA-0000-00","price":8049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pod Drive 20 eSSA (20 kW)","offer_id":51986819776808,"sku":"PB-0000-00","price":10349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9278\/9544\/files\/pa0.webp?v=1781718437","url":"https:\/\/bluemarine.com\/products\/epropulsion-pod-drive-essa-pod-12-pod-20-96v","provider":"bluemarine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}