The AYWA Outboard

The world’s 25 longest rivers have a combined length of 63,931 miles, about 60% are in developing regions.

The Aywa Outboard Engine is an ideal solution for human and product transport and fishing in these

regions.

A cheap, fuel efficient, and easy to maintain outboard that enables users to increase productivity and profits by decreasing spoilage, operating area, and expanding

market reach.

Value Proposition

Outboard Engine

• $500 (vs $2,500 for Yamaha)• 4.5, 6, 10 and 25 horsepower models • Adjustable Shaft• Custom mounting• 2 ton towing capacity at 6-7 km/hr• Diesel or biofuel like Jatropha• World Bank Development Marketplace

Award 2008

Test Overview• Two wooden Pirogues, (fishing

boat) each weighing ≈1 metric ton.

• Compare 7 Paddlers vs. one 4.5 inboard motor and propeller with 6 crew

• Measuring speed & fuel efficiency over ½ mile

The Benefits of MechanizationManual Paddling vs. Outboard Motor

Paddle Power½ mile time: 9 minutes 32 seconds

Max Speed: 5 km/hour (Cannot be sustained for more than 15-

20 minutes)

Outboard Power½ mile time: 5 minutes

Max Speed 9.9 km/hour (At Optimal Operating Level)Fuel Efficiency: ≈5 km/liter

Benefits of Outboard Motors- Cut travel time by 50%- Expand coverage- Fewer crew = more cargo

Aquaculture

Target Segments

Human TransportAg Product Transport

Human transport

SenegalArea

70,000 sq. km (≈Washington State)

BordersGambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea,

Mali, and Mauritania Population13.7 million

Major RiversSénégal, Gambia, Saloum,

CassamanceTop Ag Products

Vegetables, wheat, peanuts, gum Arabic, cotton

Top Aqua ProductsFresh fish, canned fish, other

seafood

Value of food exports $680 million (2005)

Volume of food exports191,985 tons (2005)

The Sine Saloum Region

Pop. – 684,000UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sahelian subtropical environment, with brackish water that rich in shellfish and fish and a long history

of human settlement.

# Fisherman – 7,588Annual Volume – 15,730Main Products – Shad,

mullet, mollusks, oysters, cymbium

Use CaseName: Goussou Bozoo

Occupation: Farmer/Rancher/FishermanLocation: Across from the Cite du Niger in

Bamako, MaliFarm Products: Bananas, Mangos, Papaya, Dates, Citronella, Goussou Greens, duck,

chicken, goat

Goussou’s Farm

Goussou owns an engine that can be used as an outboard motor or a pump…

His farm is productive and he can sell and deliver food to customers throughout Bamako.