Re: Test Trips with my Solar Electric Eco 5.5
Nice video Phil. Thanks for posting it.David M
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David Mancebo
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#8945
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Re: Carbon mast failures and successes
Hi Philip,
What about if using prepreg carbon fiber?
Someone in group have tried it?
Cheers,
Suntono
Pada tanggal Kam, 16 Sep 2021 16.24, Philip Malan via
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Suntono Talkah
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#8944
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Re: Carbon mast failures and successes
Hi Philip
Interesting that you have also built a carbon mast.
Besides David, there are sure more folks here who are interested.
If you don't mind send your file to the group too.
Cheers
Bernd
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Bernd Kohler
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#8943
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professional builders
Hi!
Are there any professional builders in northern Europe anyone can recommend? I?m mostly interested in the ECO 5.5 or 520.
Regards
Magnus
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[email protected]
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#8942
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Duo 900 Italy
Link.
/g/K-designs-Multihull-Sailboats/album?p=Taken%2C%2C%2C20%2C1%2C120%2C0&jump=1&id=256248
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[email protected]
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#8941
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Duo 900 Italy
Hi Bernd I posted some photos about the building of the Kd 900 Italy. I made the photos 2 months ago and now I m finishing to college the tubes... I decided to wait painting the boat because I want to
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[email protected]
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#8940
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Re: Carbon mast failures and successes
David, To infuse the mast I used a plastic tube inside the mast and then again a tube outside then you seal the ends together. In other words the air pressure/vacuum pushes the two plastic sheets
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Philip Malan
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#8939
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Re: BUILDING DUO 900 ITALY
Hi Domenico
Nice to see the progress. Great work. I like that you changed the aft part on the cockpit
Have fun in Sardinia.
Cheers
Bernd
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Bernd Kohler
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#8938
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Re: Seattle Eco 55 power cat build
Hi Phil
Yes, Phil this is the way to go. I know it is not easy. But do it anyway.
I like your video.
Cheers
Bernd
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Bernd Kohler
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#8937
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Re: Seattle Eco 55 power cat build
Hi Bernd, as part of my weight loss program I will put the boat on a strict diet! The lead acid batteries will go (130 lbs) the forward bunk seat supports (30 lbs x 2) and the canopy will be
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Phil Boyer
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#8936
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Test Trips with my Solar Electric Eco 5.5
Thought I would share a link to some of the test trips I did this summer with my solar electric powered Eco 5.5. I presently only use a Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 motor which is a 5HP equivalent. For next
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Phil Boyer
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#8935
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Carbon mast failures and successes
I have struggled converting a carbon fiber mast for use on a modified Cataproa. I think the failures and successes are informative for those interested in carbon spars. I used to do this kind of work
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David Mancebo
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#8934
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Re: Winches
Hello Milko
Had a look at the Nautos winches. Yes the model 16 fits the bill
Cheers
Bernd
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Bernd Kohler
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#8933
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Winches
Hello Bernd!
Would a Nautos 16 winch be enough?
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Milko Lazaneo
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#8932
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Re: Winches
Hi Milko
I am for good and a bit over-dimensioned winches. Use a winch diameter of 80mm.
Cheers
Bernd
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Bernd Kohler
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#8931
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Winches
Hello Bernd!How big are the winches that can be used on the Kd 860?
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Milko Lazaneo
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#8930
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Re: just raising Bernd's frustration level
Hi Michael, I will be following your build with interest. The 520 looks like a good compromise out of all these models
regards
Bryan
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bryanandmarycox
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#8929
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Re: Seattle Eco 55 power cat build
Hi David, I have traveled in my first solar electric boat on overcast days and even when it was raining. You always have to plan accordingly to the conditions. But the nice thing about solar electric
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Phil Boyer
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#8928
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Re: Seattle Eco 55 power cat build
Hi Phil
I live on the Salish Sea and find many days overcast, reducing my solar panel performance. For overcast and drizzle I sized my solar system: drawable battery size 53 amp-hr; solar panel 170
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David Mancebo
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#8927
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Re: Seattle Eco 55 power cat build
Hi Mike
Have you made progress with your build? Tell us
Cheers
Bernd
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Bernd Kohler
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#8926
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