SeaEdison FAQ: Retrofit, GPS Station-Keeping, and E3 vs S6

This page answers three common questions about SeaEdison (海爱迪) products: whether an SE8 electric outboard can be fitted to an existing boat, what GPS station-keeping means, and how to choose between the E3 and S6 underwater scooters. Product figures are taken from the current shop listings and may change; the product page is the source of truth if a figure differs.

A side-by-side comparison of the four current SE8 shop listings is on the SE8 electric outboard comparison page.

Can I retrofit a SeaEdison SE8 electric outboard onto an existing boat?

Yes. The About us page states that SE8 motors can be installed on existing boats. The product pages describe a simple design intended for straightforward assembly, and the Technology page describes a standard mounting bracket and a plug-and-play setup that connects the battery and control cables.

Boat length guidance on the current listings is:

  • SE8-012 (single 1.2kW) and SE8-012i (dual 1.2kW, 2.4kW total): boats up to 5 meters
  • SE8-040i (dual 4kW, 8kW total): boats from 6 to 8 meters
  • SE8-060i (dual 6kW, 12kW total): boats from 9 to 16 meters

Whether a specific hull or transom is suitable still depends on the boat. For a particular vessel, contact SeaEdison through the contact form or by email at seaedison04@gmail.com.

What is GPS station-keeping on the SeaEdison SE8?

GPS station-keeping against the current (GPS 顶流定点) is a positioning function stated on SeaEdison's dual-motor SE8 listings: SE8-012i, SE8-040i, and SE8-060i. The About us page also describes the SE8 series as supporting GPS station-keeping, heading hold, and constant-speed cruise.

The Technology page describes this kind of dynamic positioning as using a GPS receiver to help the boat hold a designated location against wind, waves, and current.

The current single 1.2kW listing (SE8-012) does not include GPS station-keeping. If you need this function, see the dual-motor models, or confirm with SeaEdison before ordering.

How do I choose between the E3 and S6 underwater scooters?

Both are SeaEdison underwater scooters currently listed in the shop. The About us page states that the E3 is intended for adult use, and the S6 and electric swimming board are intended for children learning in the water.

E3 S6
Intended use Adults Children and beginners, with buoyancy aid
Speed Two gears, 1–1.8 m/s; max 1.8 m/s 1 m/s; both triggers must be held to start
Runtime Up to 60 minutes; 133.2Wh battery; charges in 2.5–4 hours Up to 60 minutes; 6500mAh battery; charges in 4 hours
Rated depth 50 m / 164 ft 3 m / 10 ft
Thrust 12 kg / 26.5 lbs; dual motors 4.5 kg / 9.92 lb; 250W motor
Weight 8.2 lbs 3.15 kg / 6.94 lb
Other listed features Safety lock for children, positive buoyancy, action-camera compatible Built-in buoyancy aid, magnetic cover for battery swapping, action-camera compatible
Colors listed Black, Green, Orange, Yellow, Blue Yellow, Blue, Pink

Choose the S6 if the rider is a child or beginner, or if you need the lower speed and shallower rated depth. Choose the E3 if the rider is an adult who wants the higher listed speed and greater rated depth. Children should always be supervised in the water.

海爱迪常见问题

本页回答三个常见问题：SE8 电动船外机能否装到现有船只上、什么是 GPS 顶流定点，以及如何选择 E3 和 S6 水下推进器。数据来自店铺当前产品页，若日后有更新，以产品页为准。

四款在售 SE8 的规格对照见 SE8 智能电动船外机对照表。

SE8 能不能改装到现有船只上？

可以。关于我们页面写明，SE8 可在现有船只上安装。产品页说明结构简单、便于组装；技术页面则提到标准安装支架，以及连接电池和控制系统后即可使用的即插即用方式。

当前产品页给出的船长建议是：

  • SE8-012（单电机 1.2kW）和 SE8-012i（双电机 1.2kW，合计 2.4kW）：5 米以内
  • SE8-040i（双电机 4kW，合计 8kW）：6–8 米
  • SE8-060i（双电机 6kW，合计 12kW）：9–16 米

具体船体或船尾板是否合适，仍需按船只确认。如需针对某艘船评估，可通过 联系表单，或发邮件至 seaedison04@gmail.com 咨询。

SE8 的 GPS 顶流定点是什么？

GPS 顶流定点（GPS station-keeping against the current）是海爱迪双电机 SE8 产品页上列出的定位功能，对应型号为 SE8-012i、SE8-040i 和 SE8-060i。关于我们页面还将 GPS 顶流定点、航向保持和定速巡航写为 SE8 系列支持的功能。

技术页面将这类动态定位描述为：通过 GPS 接收器，帮助船只在风、浪、流作用下保持在指定位置。

当前单电机 1.2kW（SE8-012）不含 GPS 顶流定点功能。如果需要这一功能，请查看双电机型号，或下单前向海爱迪确认。

E3 和 S6 水下推进器怎么选？

这两款都是店铺在售的海爱迪水下推进器。关于我们页面写明：E3 面向成人使用，S6 及电动游泳板面向儿童入门使用。

E3 S6
适用对象 成人 儿童和入门使用者，带浮力辅助
速度 两档，1–1.8 m/s，最高 1.8 m/s 1 m/s；需同时握住两个扳机才会启动
续航 最长约 60 分钟；133.2Wh 电池；充电 2.5–4 小时 最长约 60 分钟；6500mAh 电池；充电 4 小时
额定深度 50 米 / 164 英尺 3 米 / 10 英尺
推力 12 kg / 26.5 lbs；双电机 4.5 kg / 9.92 lb；250W 电机
重量 8.2 lbs 3.15 kg / 6.94 lb
产品页还列出 儿童安全锁、正浮力、可搭配运动相机 内置浮力辅助、磁吸盖便于换电池、可搭配运动相机
列出的颜色 黑、绿、橙、黄、蓝 黄、蓝、粉

如果使用者是儿童或初学者，或需要更低速度和更浅的额定深度，选择 S6。如果使用者是成人，并希望获得产品页列出的更高速度和更大额定深度，选择 E3。儿童下水时请始终有人陪同看护。