T-Pain Is On A Boat: Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Parts List for Electric Conversion

Monday, June 22, 2009

Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Parts List for Electric Conversion

Hi Roy,

You, Dave and I seem to have similar performance goals (I have a Cal25).
Besides getting in and out of the marina, I'd like to use the prop to
generate power while sailing. There seems to be disagreement on how
workable this is today. But let's share research.

md

On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 3:58 PM, Roy Obrecht <herrobrecht@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> I'm considering this option as well. I have an '84 Catalina 30 with seized
> universal 25 diesel. Sometime soon I'm going to pull the engine. While I'm
> at it, I want to replace the shaft with the leak proof type (hate water in
> the bilge).
>
> My goals are a little different. I would consider a cheaper option of 30-60
> minutes run time, maybe even 15 minutes. I just need to get in an out of the
> harbor. I don't need four knots of speed although it's good to have the
> power option in case there are breakers at the harbor entrance to over come.
>
> Have you made any progress in your research?
>
> Cheers,
>
> -Roy
>
> Santa Cruz, California
>
>
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com <electricboats%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "dtetta" <dtetta@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello-
> > I have decided to try and convert my catalina 30 from diesel to electric,
> and am thrilled to have found this group. I have been searching the postings
> for any sample parts lists and prices. Any recommendations on previous posts
> that have covered this topic?
> >
> > Dave Tetta
> >
>
>
>

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