At Törkmar, our experience as boat builders drives us to design motors that are easy to install.
We understand the importance of simplicity and efficiency in the marine industry, so our motors are crafted for seamless integration, minimizing installation time and effort, allowing customers to focus on the journey.
At Törkmar, we are committed to delivering the highest quality marine electric motors.
By using components sourced from Europe’s most reputable manufacturers and the UK’s top-tier suppliers. Our motors are specially constructed for superior durability, performance, and reliability. By selecting only the finest parts, we provide customers peace of mind, knowing their installation is built to last. Törkmar motors are designed to minimize future warranty risks, ensuring long-lasting, trouble-free operation. Rest assured, we are available with full support should any complications arise, ensuring you stay focused on the journey, not the equipment.
1. Overview
- Get to know drive train parts: ensure that everything ordered has been delivered and has not been damaged in transit.
2. Check motor beds, stern tube and loosely fix motor mounts
- Check that measurements are in accordance with drawings provided: Motor mounts need to be fixed with 10mm stainless steel bolts and locking nuts. Loosely fit to allow for motor and shaft alignments later.
Download PDF drawings of motor beds and motor position on a Narrowboat.
3. Dry fit propeller to determine length of shaft
- Important: use provided silicone lubricant and shield to protect seals.
- Cut shaft to suit: pay special attention to burrs as they will damage the shaft
4. Position motor
- Align motor and shaft: Secure in place and fix together half couplings.
5. Connect coolant water pump
- Use 12mm ID hose: Route from motor to pump then 'skin tank'
6. Connect power and communication
- Check factory leads: ensure all cables that are factory fitted are securely fastened
- Check other leads: namely battery +ve and -ve, throttle, water pump power, CAN cables
7. Connect Throttle
- Throttle Plate Standard: Connect 8 pin deutsch plug to Controller Interface board
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Throttle Plate with Display: Connect 8 pin deutsch plug and ethernet/mate-n-lok cable to Controller Interface Board
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Carling Switch x3: 1 Series V Carling switch is already installed for the motor cooling pump. This leaves 3 spaces for the boat builder to install a bilge pump, horn and tunnel light if required.
8. Connect to boat monitor
- Törkmar has developed proprietary software to enable motor feedback from the motors controller to a Victron GX device
- Connect to controller interface: use ethernet cable provided to connect controller to boats Victron GX device
- Connect for maintenance : run other ethernet cable provided from controller interface to a convenient end point for future updates
More about Törkmar's display software
- Total Control on a Single Screen: Törkmar’s proprietary software integrates your narrowboat's systems. It connects your Victron electrical monitoring with your electric motor. Everything is displayed on the Victron Ekrano for a complete overview.
- A Smarter Home Page: We replace the standard Victron layout with a new home screen. It is designed specifically for the needs of a boater. You can easily see what power is coming in. What is stored. And what is going out. All in a simple, at-a-glance view.
- Clear Information at the Helm: A separate page is dedicated to your motor. All information is shown in a large typeface. This makes it easy to read from the helm while you are underway.
- Know Your True Range: The display calculates your boat's real-time cruising range. It constantly updates based on your power usage and current solar input. It also monitors your motor temperature and the often-overlooked controller temperature, helping to protect your vital equipment.
- Unified Tank Monitoring: The dedicated tank page uses the same clear graphics. It brings information from all tanks together in one place.
- View Your Boat From Anywhere: All of this information is also available on your phone or computer. Use Victron's free VRM portal to check on your boat's systems from anywhere on you boat to anywhere in the world.