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Forum: Challenges

27-04-2015, 07:18

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Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

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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

Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Views: 46,595

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: Challenges

13-03-2012, 16:54

Replies: 71

Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Views: 46,595

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

Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Views: 46,595

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

Electric Sailboat . . . On The Cheap ?

Views: 46,595

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...

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