Abstract: A control device for controlling an electric motor. The control device includes a twist grip that is rotatably mounted on a carrier such that the twist grip is user-twistable in a first direction from a neutral position to a first operating position, and in a second direction from the neutral position to a second operating position. The control device further includes a force element for producing a return force. The force element operatively couples to the twist grip via a force transmission element and at least one deflection element such that the force element applies the return force to the twist grip thereby twisting the twist grip to the neutral position.

Abstract: A boat drive includes an electric motor that drives a propeller to rotate; a user-actuated unlocking device; and a user-actuated control device configured to control the electric motor. The control device has a neutral position and at least one operating position. The control device and the unlocking device are configured to enable the electric motor to drive the propeller only when both the unlocking device is actuated and the control device is simultaneously in the at least one operating position.

Abstract: A boat drive for a boat having a boat hull with a bottom. The boat drive includes an underwater pod; an electric motor disposed in the underwater pod, the electric motor driving, via a drive shaft, a propeller attached to the underwater pod; and an electrical supply line for supplying energy to the electric motor. The boat drive further includes an inner tube connected to the underwater pod and displaceably disposed in an outer tube, wherein the electrical supply line is routed through the inner tube. The boat drive further includes a mounting body attachable to the bottom of the boat hull, wherein the outer tube is passed through the mounting body. At least one annular sealing element is disposed between the inner and outer tubes, wherein the at least one annular sealing element seals the inner tube and the outer tube in a radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the inner tube.

Abstract: A control device for controlling an electric motor. The control device includes a twist grip that is rotatably mounted on a carrier such that the twist grip is user-twistable in a first direction from a neutral position to a first operating position, and in a second direction from the neutral position to a second operating position. The control device further includes a force element for producing a return force. The force element operatively couples to the twist grip via a force transmission element and at least one deflection element such that the force element applies the return force to the twist grip thereby twisting the twist grip to the neutral position.

Abstract: A boat drive includes an electric motor that drives a propeller to rotate; a user-actuated unlocking device; and a user-actuated control device configured to control the electric motor. The control device has a neutral position and at least one operating position. The control device and the unlocking device are configured to enable the electric motor to drive the propeller only when both the unlocking device is actuated and the control device is simultaneously in the at least one operating position.