Propulsion System Statistics and
Costs<br><br>Here are the specs on Ambers propulsion system. All
components new and purchased within the last 9
months<br><br>Advanced Motor, 36V setup, 4-6hp-------$525<br>Curtis PMC
1205-101 Controller-----------$425<br>Curtis PB-6 throttle
potbox------------------$ 70<br>Albright Emergency Disconnect
w/key----$105<br>Albright Reversing Contactor----------------$190<br>CEV
FWD/REV Lever with microswitches-$295<br>Various fuses,
shunt, misc.------------------$ 45<br> Subtotal:
$1655<br>I added various gauges, the most impt.<br>of which
is the E-meter------------------------$ 199<br>36V
charger--------------------------------------$ 314<br>6- GC2B 6V 245AH
batteries-----------------$ 419<br>Pulleys,
belts-------------------------------------$ 82<br>Misc (Wire, lugs, etc.),
approx.----------------$150<br><br> TOTAL: $2819<br><br>Amber weighs in at about 1700 lbs,
23 LOA/19.75LWL and is turning a 3-blade 12X13 prop
(Dons Excel program will help me figure the optimum
prop; this one was given to me). She cruises at 4.5mph
@ 20A for a comfortable range of 45 mi. Ive now
had her up to 7.1 mph (above hull speed) at about
80A. Typically I cruise at 5.5mph.
