Foil Assist • Gen2.5 • No Motor
Foil Drive Assist MAX+ Base Kit — No Motor
The MAX+ system and FM+ 650 battery, ready for the compatible motor setup you choose.
Foil Drive Assist MAX+ brings a 43.2V Gen2.5 platform to the compact MAX format. It is built for surf foiling, flatwater starts, pumping practice, wake riding and assisted upwind access. This No Motor configuration includes the MAX+ unit and direct-fit FM+ 650 battery, leaving the motor and mounting solution for you to select separately.
Already own a motor, or planning an integrated mast? Check your exact motor, cable, mounting system and propellers with Windance before ordering. A compatible motor setup is required to use this kit on the water.
- 43.2V Gen2.5
- FM+ 650 Battery Included
- V3 Controller
- 43V Charger
- Motor Not Included
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Configuration note: This product page is for the No Motor Base Kit. The FM+ 650 battery is included; the motor and mounting solution are sold separately.
Why Choose the Assist MAX+?
A Compact All-Rounder
MAX+ balances strong takeoff assistance, useful battery capacity and a manageable installed size for a wide range of foil-assist sessions.
43.2V Gen2.5 Platform
The updated electronics and battery platform are designed to maintain consistent assistance deeper into a session.
FM+ 650 Battery
The included 648Wh, 15Ah battery fits MAX+ directly. Its battery management system reports charge information to the V3 Controller and Foil Drive App.
Choose Your Motor Setup
Select a compatible retrofit motor bundle or integrated-mast option to suit your board, foil and riding style. This listing does not include a motor.
What’s Included — and What You Still Need
- Foil Drive Assist MAX+ unit in its case
- FM+ 650 battery (648Wh / 15Ah)
- V3 Controller with Bump Guard installed
- 43V standard 12A charger and the selected AC lead
- Titanium M7 Split Bolts, controller accessories, tools and base-kit hardware supplied with the MAX+ kit
- Foil Drive user manuals
Motor not included. To ride, you need a compatible motor and the appropriate cable, propellers and mounting solution or integrated mast. Confirm the components in your cart before checkout.
Choosing a motor: Foil Drive offers Standard V2 and High Power V2 retrofit motor options, as well as integrated-mast solutions. If you already have Foil Drive components, send us the model names or photos so we can check the complete setup.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Assist MAX+ Base Kit |
|---|---|
| System generation | Gen2.5 |
| System voltage | 43.2V |
| Battery included | FM+ 650, 648Wh / 15Ah |
| Controller | V3 Controller with Bump Guard |
| Charger | 43V standard 12A charger |
| System water and dust rating | IP68 |
| Motor | Not included; select a compatible setup separately |
About thrust ratings: Foil Drive lists up to 35.5 kg maximum thrust for a specified, fully configured MAX+ system with a High Power motor. This No Motor kit cannot produce thrust until a compatible motor setup is added; performance depends on the finished configuration.
Battery and Motor Compatibility
- MAX+: FM+ 650 installs directly in the Assist MAX+ unit.
- Fusion: FM+ 650 requires the correct FM+ Battery Adapter when used with Foil Drive Fusion.
- Gen2 Assist MAX: its 40V batteries and chargers are not interchangeable with the 43.2V MAX+ system.
- Fusion 860: this battery does not fit MAX+.
Before ordering: Check your mast brand, board, foil, motor generation and cable length. An existing motor may require different mounting or cable components; Windance can help confirm the parts before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Assist MAX+ Base Kit include a motor?
No. This is the No Motor configuration. You need a compatible motor, cable, propellers and suitable mounting solution or integrated mast before using the system on the water.
Is the FM+ 650 battery included?
Yes. This configuration includes the direct-fit FM+ 650 battery with 648Wh of capacity.
Can I use my original Assist MAX battery or charger?
No. The Gen2 Assist MAX uses a 40V system. MAX+ uses 43.2V Gen2.5 batteries and charging hardware.
Can I use a motor I already own?
Possibly, depending on the exact motor, cable and mounting components. Send Windance your existing component names or photos so we can check compatibility before you order.
Is 35.5 kg of thrust available with this kit as sold?
No. That manufacturer rating applies to a specified complete MAX+ setup with a High Power motor. This listing does not include a motor.
Need Help Completing Your Setup?
Tell us your board and foil models, mast brand, rider weight and where you ride. We’ll help identify the motor and mounting components that fit your MAX+ plan. Email Windance or call 1-800-574-4020.