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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

20-12-2012, 15:53

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Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

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Posted By goboatingnow

I heard of that happening, but we crossed in that...

I heard of that happening, but we crossed in that boat we had it out virtually the whole time , two or three whales had a sniff but that was it. Mind you I'm an awful fisherman , so most things...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

20-12-2012, 07:09

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Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

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Posted By goboatingnow

Re: Permanent Magnet generator on propshaft

Yes as I said in a previous post, we saw 0.4 knots average lost when towing the generator. We generated about 120-150 Ah per 24 hours on average.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-12-2012, 02:16

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Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

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Posted By goboatingnow

Re: Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

from memory, about 7-10 amps peaking 12. The main issue was it( the spinner) jumped from wave to wave and causing the output to pulse. But it could be put out for days on end. knocked about .4...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-12-2012, 01:53

Replies: 86

Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

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Posted By goboatingnow

Re: Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

I cant see why a simple permanent magnet towed generator wouldnt do the same thing easier and possibly cheaper. Ive used them, they work "OK"

Dave

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

18-12-2012, 02:09

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Permanent Magnet Generator on Propshaft

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Posted By goboatingnow

I'd have to say most of that FAQ is electrical...

I'd have to say most of that FAQ is electrical nonsense

Dave

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