Turn Your Kayak Into a Powerboat With The Torqeedo Ultralight
402  It might seem strange to put a motor on a kayak. If you
want to take a break from the paddles, Torqeedo can help you out
with the Ultralight 402.  Torqeedo says it’s the first viable
motor for kayaks on the market, with a total weight of 15 lbs.,
including battery.  Completely submersible and IP68-rated, it
will operate even when fully submersed. With a simple mounting
ball it can be easily mounted onto most rigid hull kayaks.  The
propulsive power of the Ultralight 402 is equivalent to a 1 HP
gas outboard. Depending on the type of kayak, it reaches a max
speed between 5.0-6.5 mph for about half an hour. At slow speed,
the Ultralight 402 can drive a kayak for a range of 12-15 miles.
Its impressive speed and range are due to the latest
technologies employed in the batteries and drivetrain. The high-
efficiency drivetrain converts 50% of stored battery power into
propulsive power, measured after all losses including propeller
losses. The equival