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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-05-2015, 07:26
Replies: 31
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Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

Starside launched yesterday! Here she is, sitting pretty.

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-04-2015, 13:30
Replies: 31
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Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

One more pic for those who are interested...

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-04-2015, 13:29
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

After a long lull at the yard, this is finally moving forward.

Here's a pic of the battery hookup & stuffing box access hole.

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-02-2015, 09:11
Replies: 31
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Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

Over time, the electric propulsion systems will get cheaper. I guess I'm one of the trail blazers! :-)


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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-02-2015, 06:41
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

I wanted to add here a few of the added costs that will come your way.

They will recommend a dripless stuffing box. I kept my old one for now cuz I just had it repaired but will probably go...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-02-2015, 06:21
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

The Elco motor was $9k + 500 delivery. The batteries are $3k but I got dif batteries than what Elco recommended.

I'll add that the Elco folks have gone above & beyond with me and my yard. There...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-02-2015, 12:52
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

Yeah that Honda generator looks like a good option!


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 16-02-2015, 06:31
Replies: 94
Views: 15,264
Posted By Starside
Re: My misguided faith

Yes, good point Stu. LOL


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 15-02-2015, 08:33
Replies: 94
Views: 15,264
Posted By Starside
Re: My misguided faith

I think there will ways be those who run rampant, no matter where you are located. It's just the nature of boating.


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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-02-2015, 07:52
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

I'm not sure where I'd mount the outboard. I have a rudder so it would have to be off center, I think. Am open to suggestions re how to make that work.

I'm thinking about getting the portable...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-02-2015, 20:40
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

Elco EP-1200

Speed 7 knots
Cruising time 4-6 hours
Range 30 nm
6 batteries
106 Amps
12 hp

The real heavy tech stuff can be found on Elco's website. There are manuals of it! (It's a cool...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2015, 06:16
Replies: 31
Views: 5,139
Posted By Starside
Re: Starside's Electric Conversion

I'm thrilled to be a part of the Electric Drive Club! & very happy to see the support. Thank you!


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 08-02-2015, 13:11
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

Hilarious & worth repeating! LOL


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 08-02-2015, 06:43
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

This is a hot topic & folks seem to relate to this situation.

Thanks for all the wonderful comments & I am sufficiently prepared now to move people along if they overstay their stay.

I...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 08-02-2015, 06:32
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

I can see why people seem to think I'm a boozer but if you read the original post, I think you'd get that I was trying to be funny. Read it through...& when you get to the last paragraph that starts,...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-02-2015, 21:03
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

I'm seriously considering putting a bucket on board that says 'Donations Requested' :-)

You hit the nail on the head: I'm very proud of my boat & her restoration & love showing her off. It's one...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-02-2015, 20:55
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

Too funny! LOL


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-02-2015, 20:49
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

What I've done a few times before is say that I'm hungry. Since I don't have a working galley, that gets me off the boat to the local deli.

My boat was only in the water for a few months last...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-02-2015, 07:38
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

I think most boaters are on vacation, so it makes sense that drinking is part of that culture. The few who don't drink are the serious cruisers who are there every weekend. It's the recreational...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-02-2015, 07:29
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

Ann, excellent story & I relate!

Joan


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-02-2015, 21:35
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

Well, you guys have given me good advice for the upcoming season. Thank you! :-)


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-02-2015, 21:33
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

Actually, Stu, it is different. I live in DC & rarely have visitors. That's why I like boating. I love the friendliness & at my marina, they have a lot of social gatherings & stuff...nothing like my...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-02-2015, 21:30
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

I think this has been part of the problem. I've been socially needy! Yuck! but that was last summer & I've gotten over that awful depression. it's always hard to be dumped, though & it destroys your...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-02-2015, 21:17
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

That made me giggle! Too funny!


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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-02-2015, 07:01
Replies: 62
Views: 11,269
Posted By Starside
Visitors & too much booze!

So I love all the folks at the docks. It's wonderful cuz I am socially awkward in most settings, except on the boat. And since I am recently single, having folks around is really important to me now...
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