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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-09-2017, 02:17
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Posted By valhalla360
Re: Two hydrogenerators?

The graph demonstrates my point that it's all about speed. Go from 3kts to 6kts and you can drop down a size on the prop and still put out an order of magnitude more power.

As far as the cost of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2017, 21:12
Replies: 18
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Posted By valhalla360
Re: Two hydrogenerators?

Ultimately it sounds like you are intent on getting a water generator and you are free to do so but there are better options out there and that's why you don't see many in use.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2017, 04:05
Replies: 18
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Posted By valhalla360
Re: Two hydrogenerators?

No I haven't used one but I understand how they work and their strengths and weaknesses. I don't have one because as a coastal cruiser (similar to what the OP describes in his use case), it's almost...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2017, 02:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,241
Posted By valhalla360
Re: Two hydrogenerators?

Big picture they are probably the least efficient way to generate electricity.
- If you are just popping from marina to marina coastal sailing, you really don't need much of anything beyond the...
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