The Torqeedo Travel S Range package is the standard shaft version of Torqeedo’s new generation 1100W Travel motor, but with the higher capacity 1425Wh battery from the model above (Travel XP). As such it offers approx 30% more range than the standard Travel S, which comes with a 1080Wh battery. So the Torqeedo Travel S Range is designed for those who don’t need or can’t really make use of the XP’s extra power (ie most small dinghies) but do want to be able to motor longer distances. Note that unlike all previous Torqeedo Travel motors (503 to 1103 series), the battery for the Torqeedo Travel S just clicks on (a bit like a battery drill) and the folding tiller is permanently attached – so there are no fiddly wires to connect. Being a very new design it’s all very slick and modern, with a colour display and Bluetooth integration to an app on your phone (if you wish, not obligatory!). The 1100W motor is direct-drive, so very quiet, and quite a bit more compact than its most obvious predecessor (the 1103). Other welcome improvements include the tilt bracket, which now offers shallow water drive settings, and the tiller which can be angled much higher (so doesn’t snag on seats etc when tilted up). It’s German-made, from the best-known brand in the industry. As the S shaft model the Torqeedo Travel S Range is suitable for boats with transoms up to about 50cm tall (measuring top to bottom). It’s IP67 water-resistant, lightweight (and divides into two main parts), incredibly easy to use, and all-but maintenance free (other than very basic DIY such as lubricating the clamp screws). The LCD display on the tiller shows how much battery you’ve got left, speed and range (GPS-derived), and how much power you’re using. Included as standard when you buy a Torqeedo Travel S Range are the motor, battery (1425Wh), 240V mains charger, and magnetic kill cord. We also include free delivery to UK mainland addresses, and almost always have stock at our warehouse here in Christchurch, Dorset (UK).