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Originally Posted by VERTIGO  I read on the G2 upgrade and the part that gives me a bit of confusion is the ability to run at 100% for 10 min, what is the limiting factor that keeps you from running at 100%? Bigger genset? Batteries? Motors? I keep reading how bullet proof the motors are so I would think you could run em maybe not full always but am confused as to why you can't run 95% forever? |
Maximum power to the motors comes when applying generator and battery power together. For practical purposes this is too much power unless you want a speedboat. Under normal conditions I maintain slight net charge to the batteries when motoring. If I wanted 'full' power the system will only give this to me until the batteries drop to under 80% capacity at which point the system autmatically limits to power to ensure the batteries aren't dangerously discharged. However - for safety reasons one can override this constraint for 10 mins at a time. The only only time I've pressed this is when messing around to see if it actually works.
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Originally Posted by VERTIGO Second, while I am sure I will hear an earful for this, but I do like to motor, sure I love sailing but am more into the destinations and comforts at anchor. I was kind of thinking that is why one would lean towards a Lagoon, I want a safe boat for me and the family but also want to give up as little as possible while doing it. Yes I want a house on the water, some seem to think that is a sort of "crime" not me.
OK so to my other Q. Is there anyway to increase the performance of the motoring? Example: A swap for a larger prop, yes at the cost of sail speed, but part of my plans are to travel up the Mississippi to Minnesota. I did this several years back on a 28 Morgan with a 9.9 outboard, and it took some time to get down the river. On this next trip I will want to go up and down. So I think if I knew I was going to be doing more motoring at some point in time I would swim under and swap out props? |
Changing the prop pitch can effect a trade between motoring and regen performance. If you really anticipate doing a high proportion of motoring then you may find a diesel option more appropriate. The hybrid works very well when you spend the majority of your time anchored and/or sailing.