Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Electric boating association in the US?
Matthiew. A very interesting point. I towed two ICE boats with my electric conversion in the past two boating seasons. I've got a tiny 1kw conversion that did fine on a 30 foot cabin boat- their eyes
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grezjoe
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Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Electric boating association in the US?
I run an electric 'motor boat'. (Which is currently grounded - I've managed to kill my motor controller). However my situation is unusual. 99% of the boats around me are planning hulls with their
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Matthew Geier <matthew@...>
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Re: [Electric Boats] Cruising with EP
Hello Robie, What do you mean by positive track differential? Does it mean that one axle can turn, or not turn, independently from the other? How would I know if my axle has it? Thanks for your help.
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bill garrison <wagarrison@...>
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Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Turnigy Watt Meter
Mark. I would set the speed control to draw a fixed number of watts and then run for 30 seconds and note the GPS average speed for the period. With cheapo $3 RC model props I could try lots of
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dennis wolfe <dwolfe@...>
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[Electric Boats] Re: Turnigy Watt Meter
Hi Denny, The Turnigy is a little different - its rated at max amps of 130 the Watts Up is lower. That said I removed the shunt in the unit and installed a beefier shunt remotely. That way I could
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acsarfkram
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Re: [Electric Boats] Cruising with EP
One word of wisdom or food for thought. Befor you get too far down the rabbit hole, make sure that the Golf Cart Rearend/axle is a positive track differntal. Other wise the alt will lock up the free
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hobt SV Qwave <marlborosounds@...>
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#17066
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Re: [Electric Boats] Cruising with EP
Do you know of a website where I can get info to determine which prop and pitch would maximize efficiency and can I, or should I use a pulley set up at both ends to increase rpms? Will I be able to
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bill garrison <wagarrison@...>
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Re: [Electric Boats] Cruising with EP
You're last question about recharging the battery is the best one.
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GeoG
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Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Turnigy Watt Meter
This same unit is sold as a "Watts Up" meter. I have one and it was invaluable for evaluating different props on my sailboat drive. Be sure to use quality connectors, though. I first used the flat
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dennis wolfe <dwolfe@...>
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Re: [Electric Boats] Cruising with EP
the electric motor rpms will be reduced through the "as is" gearing in the golf cart differential by a factor of 12, at the prop and opposing alternator. So if max rpm at motor is 3600, the axles see
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GeoG
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Re: [Electric Boats] Cruising with EP
Ive been in plenty of golf carts and never cared about the drive technology until now. Your idea caused a search and once I saw the image, I got a feel for how you were thinking about this. I see this
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GeoG
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Re: Turnigy Watt Meter
I finished the Turnigy Watt Meter modification today. It works great so far. now I have amp draw, voltage, watts and some other information at the helm. It mounts next to the compass and is held in
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acsarfkram
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Re: [Electric Boats] Hunter 27 has electric option
Good info, Pierre! The Hunter 27e has popped up occasionally on this list over the last year or so, but no prices have been available. Did you find out what the same boat with conventional drive would
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Eric
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Re: [Electric Boats] HOW ? conversion jet-boat
I agree with Steve that the quick answer is yes. But if you expect it to perform anything like it does today, then the answer is no. The first thing to consider is your power requirement. If you spend
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Eric
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Re: [Electric Boats] Hunter 27 has electric option
Hi all! I was just curious about the price, so I contacted a local Hunter reseller. I'm located in Montreal, Canada. The base price is 88 700 $ US, with a 10 000 $ US rebate if you buy during a boat
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qc_ca_666 <qc_ca_666@...>
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Re: Sneakeasy and Electric Power
Oh wow. I will follow up !
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b504now
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Re: [Electric Boats] HOW ? conversion jet-boat
indeed a adjutable output. with impellor. what is the batteries weight? old engine was almost 700pounds And yes I want to go fast. tanks for the reply. gr, michael
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subbytv1 <subbytv1@...>
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Re: [Electric Boats] HOW ? conversion jet-boat
I here Polyester and I think shirt and tie.. :o) The quick answer is yes. The long answer requires a number of questions. How fast do you expect it to go (you did say the word Speed)? Does it have a
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Steve Dolan
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Re: [Electric Boats] New Photos
Steve, These are huge batteries on Kapowai that rarely see any great current. Typically, the boat operates at less than 40 amps, which is about 23 amps for the group of 8D's and 17 amps for the four
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James Lambden <james@...>
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Electric Boat for sale
On Ebay, 2002 Spincraft electric launch in Virginia: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-Spincraft-Silent-1-Electric-Boat-Excelle
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Myles Twete
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