The Complete Electric Boating Solution: Why the Motor Is Just the Beginning
Switching to electric power is one of the best decisions a boat owner can make. But here’s what nobody tells you upfront — the motor is just the start.
At Torkmar, we’ve built our entire business around that reality. We’re not a chandlery that happens to stock a few electric motors. We’re a solutions company, based in the UK supplying and integrating complete electric propulsion systems for narrowboats, river & lake cruisers, and coastal craft. Every component we sell is chosen because it works seamlessly with everything else we offer.
The Motor: High Torque, Built for Real Boats
The heart of our range is the Tidal 15kW — a permanent magnet AC motor engineered specifically for displacement hulls. We take a propeller-first approach: choose the right prop for your boat’s weight and cruising style, then size the motor to match. A large, slow-turning prop moves more water with less energy, and that’s where genuine efficiency comes from. The result is silent, smooth propulsion with virtually no maintenance — and no diesel smell.
Solar Panels: Harvest Energy While You Cruise
Once you’re electric, keeping your batteries charged becomes the daily rhythm of boating life. Our high-efficiency marine solar panels are chosen specifically for boat installations — not domestic panels awkwardly adapted for a roof. Whether your coachroof is flat or curved, we’ll specify an array that integrates cleanly with your battery bank and charging system, making the most of every hour of daylight.
Generators: Confidence Whatever the Weather
British waterways and guaranteed sunshine are not a reliable combination. Our generator range gives you the backup charging you need for longer passages, grey weeks, or high-demand periods on board. Paired with shore charging options for marina stops, you’ll never find yourself short of power when it matters.
The Electric Cupboard: Where the System Comes Together
This is what makes Torkmar different. Our pre-configured electrical cupboards work and are ready to install — built around premium Victron Energy components with a shadow-printed backboard so every connection is clearly identified. It transforms what could be a daunting installation into a straightforward process, and it’s the product that turns individual components into a single, coherent system.
Batteries: The Foundation of Your Energy System
We offer two battery technologies to suit different budgets and use cases. Lithium banks deliver the highest energy density and longest cycle life — ideal for liveaboards and those who want maximum range and minimum weight. Lead carbon is a proven, cost-effective alternative that outperforms traditional lead acid with better charge acceptance and greater resilience. Whichever you choose, your battery bank is sized and matched precisely to your solar input, generator output, and motor draw — because that balance is what delivers real-world performance and long service life.
Displays: Everyone on Board Deserves to Know
An electric boat is only as reassuring as the information available to its crew. Our monitoring displays give you — and everyone on board — a clear, real-time picture of exactly what’s happening across the whole electrical system: battery state of charge, solar input, motor draw, and generator output, all visible at a glance. No more mystery. No more anxiety about range. Just confident, informed boating for skipper and crew alike.
One System. Total Confidence.
The real value of choosing Torkmar isn’t any single product — it’s the joined-up thinking. Your solar charges your batteries. Your batteries power your motor. Your electric cupboard manages it all safely and intelligently. And your displays keep the whole crew in the picture. No compatibility headaches, no mismatched components, no guesswork.
Ready to make the switch? Book a free phone consultation at torkmar.com.
