The Avator 7.5e snaps onto the transom with a quick-connect bracket, and the battery slides in with no cables. The tiller folds down into a carry handle and has a built-in display for battery level and range. On a 13 ft test boat, Mercury saw about 60 minutes at full throttle and up to 19 hours at 25%.
Specs at a glance
- Shaft length: 15 in
- Steering: tiller
- Rated prop shaft power: 750 W (890 W input)
- Battery: integrated 1030 Wh Li-ion, IP67
- Battery weight: 17 lb (7.6 kg)
- Motor weight: 37 lb, excluding battery and transom bracket
- Propeller: 12.7 in x 7 pitch
Good to know
- The 15 inch shaft suits boats with a short transom, so measure your transom height before ordering.
- It’s built from corrosion-resistant materials, but still rinse it with fresh water after salt water use.
KayakDIY take: This is more of a tender or small boat motor than a kayak motor, but it’s a tidy all-in-one setup. For kayak-specific options, see my best kayak motors guide.
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