COMBI Electric Propulsion Systems

Founded in 1979 in the picturesque waterside town of Giethoorn (known to some as the Venice of the Netherlands) with a mission to supply hire vessels with environmentally friendly propulsion. 4 decades later hundreds of Combi electric motors power boats, carrying thousands of tourists and locals navigating the beautiful waterways of the town daily. In recent years Combi expanded into a larger modern production facility just a few kilometres away from Giethoorn in Vollenhove (The Netherlands).

Combi’s dedication to high quality and specially developed marine electric drive systems has helped them to reach the position of one of the leading international suppliers of high-performance propulsion solutions for the maritime market. They are an innovative company specializing in the development of green power systems for all types of vessels. Combi started out producing electric outboards, gaining experience in the field they steadily expanded the range to include inboard motors. A wide range of both air and liquid cooled electric motors of 5KW-50KW are available. All are developed in house, Combi know what is important for the customer. Their systems are easy to install, plug and play, practical in use and compact.

A Combi system in your boat is not only virtually silent there is also very litle vibration and therefore is wonderfully comfortable when sailing with a Combi motor.

What does COMBI stand for?

Durability and efficiency is what Combi stands for. They are constantly working on the development and optimization of their products. They are happy to be the pioneer in the market of electric propulsion. In addition to a standard line of in-and outboard electric motors, they can also offer custom build solutions. They are here to give us advice and support for new builds or existing situations, start-ups or long-standing companies.

High Performance

COMBI is constantly working on the optimization of their products in order to achieve the highest possible output. They want to get the most out of technology and design.

Proven Durability

COMBI’s first motors were installed in private and commercial fleets in 1981 and are still in service today.

INBOARD

Why COMBI inboard
All kinds of watercraft have been built over the past 75 years with an internal combustion engine in mind for its propulsion. Now with green options playing a big part of the present and future, we are able to help customers through all stages of the conversion journey, tailoring solutions to replace any engine in any vessel.
We also provide complete systems for new builds be they leisure, charter or commercial vessels. We’re able to help all our customers reap the benefits of modern electric drive systems. Combi systems can be fited to virtually any existing shaft and propeller installation.
Combi systems are compact in their construction with many components self-contained within the motor. Cable connections are plug and play for ease of use. Motor comes ready to mount for ease of installation. A Combi system brings with it the cost saving benefits of no high fuel prices, maintenance costs are minimal and systems are long lasting, all of this along with being environmentally friendly.

OUTBOARD

Why COMBI outboard
Whether you are looking for tiller or remote steering Combi E-Thrusters offer the ideal solution. Long and short shaft options are available in both standard outboard and tiller steered versions of this smooth silent propulsion unit.

Combi E-Thrusters are extremely quiet, these near silent outboards allow you to enjoy the sounds of the water and nature around you may otherwise miss when motoring. Cruising with Combi is sailing without the worry of producing harmful co2 emissions. With Combis optimised design of the latest motor and systems technologies their outboards offer high efficiency at low power.

Robustness and reliability are the key features of the Combi E-Thruster. Long term use is at the heart of their hydrodynamic design, these thrusters are tough and highly efficient. Asynchronous AC and synchronous brushless PM motors are used in the range giving a low maintenance user friendly and highly variable product.

Simple and Robust to use
Combi produce their product in house and closely manage the development of the outboard thrusters, keeping good control over quality and durability of their engines. The thrusters are robustly
built to withstand the everyday rigor of charter and commercial markets. Whilst also providing a long lasting product in a leisure setting. The combi 500s was first produced in 1981and are still in service today. For the past 40 years this unit has racked up over 900hrs a season getting close to 40,000 hrs of work. Showing that the Combi outboard thrusters are truely robust and reliable for more than 40 years.

Standard or Tiller Version
Combi’s E-Thruster is available in two models the standard outboard and the tiller version. All components are within the housing of the standard outboard whilst the tiller version has a remote
mounted control box; this unit is ideal for installation within an engine well. The combi designed mechanical throtle fited to the out board can not be rotated out of position and is durable enough
to withstand heavy use.

Remote Steering
If you are looking for an electric outboard suitable of matching up with your existing remote steering set up then look no further. Combi provide a special fitting kit for just this type of installation.