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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-02-2020, 07:34
Replies: 54
Views: 17,303
Posted By Alberto
Re: Does anyone have flexible solar panels installed? Would you do it again?

Yes, they look great, however at least in my case (HQST bought from from Amazon) they didn’t last a year. I built a hard bimini with integrated flexible panels, no problem with cooling. First year...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-08-2019, 07:11
Replies: 51
Views: 11,343
Posted By Alberto
Re: Lead Crystal Batteries in Australia

Please check the attached technical bulletin.


They are amazing batteries, BTW, I use them as traction batteries in my electric propulsion system and I cannot be happier with them.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-05-2019, 09:14
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By Alberto
Multi bank battery charger (6 batteries) near Annapolis/Baltimore

Quick Charge MB1210x6


$450


Charges up to six 12V batteries simultaneously @ 10A each (or you can combine terminals for more amperage).


Charging profile can be programmed...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 27-10-2018, 07:32
Replies: 47
Views: 27,358
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboats Illustrated Guide to Boats Converted For Sale and Tips

Thank you for starting this and several other threads I'm also following!


Alberto
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-09-2018, 14:07
Replies: 94
Views: 32,269
Posted By Alberto
Red face Re: Firefly Oasis Carbon Foam AGM Batteries

My experience with this company was quite bad, however the only reasonable people I dealt with were the ones based in India. I ended up buying another brand and couldn't be happier.

I contacted...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-08-2018, 06:46
Replies: 51
Views: 11,343
Posted By Alberto
Re: Lead Crystal Batteries in Australia

I contacted them recently to get info on chargers after the EVComponents - KPES fiasco, they told me they now have a person focused on the marine market:

Rick Shade, rrs@bettabatteriesusa.com,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2018, 16:25
Replies: 51
Views: 11,343
Posted By Alberto
Re: Lead Crystal Batteries in Australia

I’d like to provide a counterargument, as my experience with Lead Crystal (in the US) has been quite different than yours, battery performance has been excellent, and technical support/customer...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 16-07-2018, 15:40
Replies: 47
Views: 27,358
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboats Illustrated Guide to Boats Converted For Sale and Tips

Thank you for starting this thread, Steadman, I’ve been following it with great interest. I’m posting now as I’ve recently made significant changes to our sailboat’s electric propulsion system and I...
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-07-2018, 09:55
Replies: 61
Views: 37,706
Posted By Alberto
Re: Any Other Dufour Owners Out There ?

My previous boat was a 1973 Dufour 27 Safari, my current one is a 1975 Dufour 34. Both great sailboats, superb quality. Soft decks are not unusual, the Safari required more work than the 34, I...
Forum: Challenges 27-04-2015, 07:18
Replies: 71
Views: 46,528
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

The only thing I’d possibly do differently if having to re-design the system: 48V and direct drive instead of 72V and reduction gear.[/QUOTE]What would the benefit be?[/QUOTE]

The benefit of...
Forum: Challenges 20-04-2015, 05:21
Replies: 71
Views: 46,528
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Seventh season with electric propulsion and we still love it. With group 31 AGM batteries (72V system) our 34' sailboat has real limitations in terms of range; supplementing with a portable...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-10-2014, 12:34
Replies: 28
Views: 7,307
Posted By Alberto
Re: Bimini made out of non-flexible solar cells?

I am considering the same project for my 1975 Dufour 34. I am currently checking mounting options and hard biminis on other boats, like this one:
Forum: OpenCPN 06-06-2012, 06:51
Replies: 112
Views: 19,401
Posted By Alberto
Re: OpenCPN Version 3.0.0 Release

Thanks! Excellent product!

Alberto
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 21-05-2012, 05:15
Replies: 31
Views: 28,784
Posted By Alberto
Re: 3M 5200 on a dingy?

Sorry for the delay, I was away for a few days. HH-66 is a one-part product, not as easy to use as 5200, but much simpler than two-part glues, which by the way I had previously (unsuccessfully) used...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-05-2012, 18:08
Replies: 31
Views: 28,784
Posted By Alberto
Re: 3M 5200 on a dingy?

HH-66 worked very well on my old PVC dingy, I removed the whole floor and transom and re-glued, no leaks. Just follow the instructions carefully.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 15-03-2012, 14:50
Replies: 12
Want To Buy: Inboard Engine Wanted
Views: 2,298
Posted By Alberto
Re: Inboard Engine Wanted

I have a transmission from a Volvo MD2B for sale, PM me if you are interested.

Alberto
Forum: Challenges 13-03-2012, 16:54
Replies: 71
Views: 46,528
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

It was designed to accept two bearings if needed (the second bearing mounted top of the flaps in the frame in front of the large pulley, and the shaft's extra length). The bearing is self-aligning...
Forum: Challenges 13-03-2012, 16:12
Replies: 71
Views: 46,528
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Bob,

We have been extremely pleased with it. We were perfectly aware of the limitations, mainly range, but so far it has not been an issue. With the generator (still not used) it should be less...
Forum: Challenges 13-03-2012, 15:27
Replies: 71
Views: 46,528
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Two years ago I installed EP on my sailboat, a Dufour 34, for $4,200 ($4,000 if not considering spares and some items I did not install, even less if offsetting the sale of the old diesel).

I...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-02-2012, 06:52
Replies: 232
Views: 52,847
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electrical Propulsion vs Diesel Propulsion

As you are building your own system, allow me to describe mine:

Brushed MARS (ETEK RS) motor, very flexible, as it is suitable for 24V, 36V, 48V and 72V systems, the higher the voltage, the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-02-2012, 10:36
Replies: 232
Views: 52,847
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electrical Propulsion vs Diesel Propulsion

Yes, I did. I have commented on the Lagoon case in another thread in this forum: a great idea launched to the market before it was fully developed, tarnishing a promising technology.

I do not...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-02-2012, 08:49
Replies: 232
Views: 52,847
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electrical Propulsion vs Diesel Propulsion

Yes. How many sailors that went electric would go back to an ICE? I have to find one yet... How many naysayers have ever been on an electric boat? I have to find one yet... How many people who...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-02-2012, 19:20
Replies: 232
Views: 52,847
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electrical Propulsion vs Diesel Propulsion

It depends on your sailing, electric is not for everybody. I decided on the conversion because I thought it would be compatible with our sailing, and so far it has worked for us, we are extremely...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-02-2012, 11:24
Replies: 232
Views: 52,847
Posted By Alberto
Re: Electrical Propulsion vs Diesel Propulsion

We’ve been enjoying electric propulsion for two years.


Total cost: $4,200 for all components, including 6 batteries (system is my own design, construction and installation, including removal...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-01-2012, 13:29
Replies: 12
Views: 22,911
Posted By Alberto
Re: dufour 31

If the engine is cold it will smoke (white smoke is OK, blue smoke is bad). It takes a while to warm up. Also, as these are raw water cooled engines, when in salt water the thermostat rusts and...
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