Electric propulsion system
Electric Pod
25 kW
35 kW
50 kW
Electric motor for reliable and silent propulsion
SMOOTH SAILING & MAXIMUM TORQUE
Silent propulsion
The JOOOL Electric Pod is a direct-drive electric propulsion system for sailing yachts, designed to replace the diesel engine entirely and generate electricity from the propeller while sailing. Available in three power variants, covering monohulls and catamarans from 40 to 65 feet, it is the propulsion heart of the JOOOL OneBox Propulsion system.
CONFIGURATONS
What makes
the electric Pod different
The Electric Pod shaft connects directly to the propeller shaft. No gearbox, no mechanical losses, no vibration transfer to the hull. It delivers higher efficiency, lower noise, and dramatically reduced maintenance compared to any geared drive system. At 1,000 RPM nominal, the motor operates at the optimal speed for a 22–26 inch propeller, achieving over 93% efficiency at design point.
When sailing with the propeller freewheeling, the electric pod automatically switches to generator mode, the propeller's rotation feeds electrical current back into the battery bank via the OneBox.
At 7 knots, a single pod recovers approximately 1.5 kWh per hour. On a twin-engine catamaran, this doubles to 3 kWh per hour. Over an 8-hour sailing day, that represents up to 24 kWh recovered without starting the generator.
IP69 is the highest waterproof and dustproof rating available, designed for high-pressure hot-water washdown at close range. Industrial-grade marine connectors rated IP68. The Electric Pod lives below the waterline and must perform reliably in the harshest marine environment.
The Electric Pod uses the seawater as its cooling medium heat transfers from the motor casing directly to the water through which the hull moves. No freshwater cooling circuit, no heat exchanger, no impeller, no coolant. This eliminates an entire system that would otherwise require annual service.
MAINTENANCE
What the Electric Pod actually requires
MANAGEMENT
Automated hybrid power solutions
For optimal performance in various conditions, the OneBox integrates different energy sources, allowing you to seamlessly switch between full electric and hybrid mode.
Maximum power
25kW | 35kW | 50kW
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Maximum torque
proven & tested accros the fleet
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Vessels
Proven & tested across the fleet
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SCALABLE POWER SOLUTIONS
Vessel compatibility
Tailored power options for various navigation needs, proven and tested across 100+ vessels.
READY-TO-USE
Plug & Play integration
Battery Pack
A unit that enables energy conversion and distribution
for your boat.
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OneBox
A unit that enables energy conversion and distribution
for your boat.
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Electric Drive
Electric motor for reliable, silent,
and sustainable propulsion.
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Throttle
Precision control for electric & hybrid propulsion systems.
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EPMS
An intelligent onboard computer
to optimize energy management.
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Battery Pack
A unit that enables energy conversion and distribution
for your boat.
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OneBox
A unit that enables energy conversion and distribution
for your boat.
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PowerPod
Electric motor for reliable, silent,
and sustainable propulsion.
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Throttle
Precision control for electric & hybrid propulsion systems.
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EPMS
An intelligent onboard computer
to optimize energy management.
Learn more
POWER | DISTRIBUTION
Specifications
| 25 kW | 35 kW | 50 kW | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Thermal equivalent
|
60 hp | 90 hp | 120 hp |
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Continuous torque (Nm)
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250 | 350 | 500 |
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Nominal speed (RPM)
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1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
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Propeller size
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22–24 inches | 22–24 inches | 24–26 inches |
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Weight (kg)
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58 | 58 | 125 |
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Height × Length (mm)
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463 × 664 | 463 × 664 | 804 × 786 |
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Cooling
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Natural | Natural | Natural |
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QUESTIONS
Everything you want to know
Yes. The Electric Drive is available for both hull types. Monohull installations use a single unit; catamaran installations use one unit per hull (two total). The vessel compatibility table above gives sizing guidance by LOA.
For performance sailing where speed under sail is a priority, the foldable propeller option is recommended — it significantly reduces drag when the propeller is not in use. For cruising yachts where motoring performance and simplicity take priority, the fixed propeller is the standard choice.
In most production yacht integrations, the Electric Drive is installed without structural modification to the hull — it replaces the existing diesel drive in the same footprint. JOOOL's engineering team assesses each vessel individually.
