The partnership combines EZRaft’s ultra-light inflatable boats with Momentum’s compact U2 electric outboard for a more portable, practical, and user-friendly boating experience.
Momentum is proud to highlight its partnership with EZRaft, a company known for lightweight inflatable dinghies built around simplicity, portability, and fast deployment. Together, the two brands offer a boating solution that feels especially well matched: EZRaft reduces the bulk and inconvenience of the boat itself, while Momentum does the same for propulsion.
At the center of the partnership is the Momentum U2, a 2.5 kW electric outboard with 5 HP equivalent performance designed for tenders and small workboats. It pairs compact size with practical functionality, including a quick-swap 1.4 kWh battery with integrated trip computer, GPS-based trip data, and 100% external passive seawater cooling. The short-shaft version weighs 17 kg for the outboard and propeller, with a 2 kg mount, helping keep the total system light and easy to manage.
That makes the U2 a natural fit for EZRaft dinghies. EZRaft boats are built to be quick to set up, simple to use, easy to pack, and small to store. The U2 supports that same use case with a quick-release mounting clamp, multi-function foldaway tiller, steering lock, and kill switch, all aimed at making small-boat operation more convenient and less intimidating.
The result is not just an electric boat package, but a more usable one. For owners who have found traditional dinghies and petrol outboards too heavy, noisy, messy, or awkward to handle, the Momentum and EZRaft combination offers a cleaner and more compact alternative. Instead of building around fuel storage, engine weight, and transport hassle, the system is designed around ease of ownership and ease of deployment.
The partnership is also relevant beyond leisure boating. In applications such as rescue, emergency response, and military operations, portability matters. Smaller boats have often required added logistics such as trailers, ramps, storage space, or dedicated launch points. A lightweight inflatable paired with a compact electric outboard creates a more flexible deployment model, especially when space, speed, and transportability are important.
Momentum’s own published performance data also gives useful context for why the U2 works well on this kind of platform. On the EZRaft Q360, Momentum lists performance figures of up to 9.0 knots, with lower-speed endurance figures reaching 18.3 hours at 3.0 knots in single-man, calm coastal water conditions. As with all boat testing, actual performance depends on load, conditions, and setup, but the figures help show that the U2 is not just compact and convenient, but also a credible real-world propulsion option for lightweight dinghies.
This collaboration reflects a broader shift in small-boat design. Advances in battery systems, composites, and lightweight engineering are making it possible to rethink categories that have remained largely unchanged for decades. EZRaft brings innovation to the boat platform; Momentum brings it to the motor. Together, they show how a lightweight dinghy and a compact electric outboard can create a more modern boating experience.
Momentum is seeing growing interest from boat builders seeking lightweight, high-performance electric propulsion solutions. Its partnership with EZRaft is a strong example of how the right electric outboard, paired with the right hull, can open up new possibilities for portability, convenience, and everyday usability.
