Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T (48V) Electric Outboard

Direct, hands-on electric power for tenders, dinghies, and small sailboats. Six horsepower of clean thrust with everything you need built right into the tiller.

Overview

Some boats are made for a tiller — and the Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 T is made for those boats. Whether you're running a club tender, exploring a quiet cove in a small day-sailer, or repowering a fishing skiff, the tiller version of Torqeedo's most popular small-craft motor puts everything within arm's reach: throttle, integrated display, GPS-based range readout, and an emergency magnetic stop key for safety.

Built around the same 48-volt platform as its remote-steered sibling, the Cruise 3.0 T delivers 3,000 watts of input power — the propulsive equivalent of a 6 HP gasoline outboard — without the noise, fumes, or annual tune-ups. Pair it with a single Power 48-5000 lithium battery for up to roughly 1 hour 40 minutes of full-throttle running, or stretch that to a full day at relaxed cruising speeds. The system scales up to 16 batteries on the same TorqLink backbone.

Key Features

• 6 HP propulsive equivalence from 3,000 W of input power — real working capability for boats up to about 3 tons.
• 142 lbs of static thrust for confident handling in current and crosswinds.
• Integrated tiller computer with on-screen speed, power draw, and GPS-based remaining range.
• Emergency magnetic stop key for rider-safety peace of mind.
• Whisper-quiet operation that won't disturb the anchorage.
• Saltwater-ready with upgraded corrosion-resistant materials and a metallic shaft cage.
• TorqLink connectivity for clean integration with Torqeedo's 48 V battery and accessory ecosystem.
• Scalable battery system — start with one Power 48-5000 and grow to a 16-battery bank.

How to Measure Your Transom Height & Choose Your Shaft Length

Picking the right shaft length is the single most important fitment decision on any outboard. It comes down to your boat's transom height — if the shaft is too short the propeller ventilates and loses thrust; too long and it adds unnecessary drag.

1. Measure your transom height. With the boat level, measure straight down from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull at the centerline.
2. Match it to the shaft option. The short shaft (24.6 in / 62.5 cm) suits transoms up to about 15 in (38 cm); the long shaft (29.7 in / 75.5 cm) suits transoms up to about 20 in (51 cm).
3. When you're between sizes, size up. A slightly long shaft runs fine; a too-short shaft will cavitate.

Why a Tiller?

Tiller control puts you in immediate contact with how the boat is responding, makes single-handed maneuvering effortless, and keeps installation simple: no steering cables, no remote-throttle cable runs, no helm modifications. Mount the motor, connect the battery, and you're underway. The integrated display means your trip data is right where your hand already is.

What's in the Box

• Cruise 3.0 T outboard motor with integrated tiller and display
• Cable set (13 ft short-shaft / 13.5 ft long-shaft, 35 mm² / ≈ 2 AWG) with main battery switch
• Standard propeller (B 12 × 10.5 WDR)
• Emergency magnetic stop key (kill switch lanyard)

Specifications

Warranty

Covered by Torqeedo's 24-month limited warranty from date of delivery against defects in workmanship and materials under normal recreational use with proper installation and maintenance. Normal wear and routine servicing are excluded, and claims must be made within 6 months of discovering the issue.

Blue Marine is an authorized Torqeedo dealer — ships brand-new with Torqeedo's 24-month limited warranty, free shipping, and local pickup available.