After quite a bit of research, I have narrowed my final choice to either the Torqueedo 503 L.S. or 1003 L.S. The Lehr propane is a great option also, but I've decided to go with electric for several reasons. I do have a couple questions though, as usual.
Torqueedo recommends the 503 for up to 1,654 pounds, which seems more than adequate for the PocketShip. However, for only $300 more, the 1003 would give me more runtime and more thrust, which might come in handy in windy conditions, while only adding about a pound to the total weight. Any thoughts?
I am a bit concerned about the cost of a replacement battery, $600. That seems a bit steep, even for such a high-tech battery. Has anyone had one of these long enough to need battery replacement? If so, how long was it?