"They are the most reliable motors on the boat.? Unless you hand
crank the diesels (no electric starter), gravity fed fuel (no
electric fuel pump) hand bilge pumps (no electric bilge pumps)"
These are rudimentary electrical in nature, not hit-tech embedded
electronics. As for "racing sailboats with electronics" I am sure
you are looking a mega dollars, not some crafted together
electronics tied to aftermarket electric propulsion. Spend enough
(as I mentioned in military grade or aviation), yes it can work
mostly flawlessly.
On 01/05/2021 11:28 a.m., Mike Gunning
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Eric,
I concur.? Over 600 conversions on ocean going sailboats up to
40000lbs.? If you do it right with quality marine components you
will have a safe and reliable system.? Yes you can cross oceans as
I am aware of many blue water cruisers with 1000's of open blue
water sailing.? Some Volvo Vendee racers have electric
propulsion.?
I look at sailboats as compromise and recommend sailors select
what is the best for them and their sailing agenda.
I actually do understand purest who do not have any propulsion
systems on their sailboats but sails. But there is not a diesel or
gas powered sailboat that does absolutely depend on electric
motors.? They are the most reliable motors on the boat.? Unless
you hand crank the diesels (no electric starter), gravity fed fuel
(no electric fuel pump) hand bilge pumps (no electric bilge
pumps),? And who does not say a short prayer "Lord please let it
start" when you need an emergency start of a diesel.
Just saying,.
Mike? Electric Yacht
