James,
All of my sources point to a cost of over $4000 US per Kw of solar generation for only the panels and a 6Kw array would be approximately 40' by 11'. Do you have a better source for PV panels and controllers that would cost less than $30,000 for a solar array system that would generate almost 7hp of usable power?
Eric
--- In electricboats@
>
> The deck as it is now is in full sun. I would think because of that
> it is not well used. Through an awning over the back area and put the
> solar cells on that. Making a nice covered deck and a good source of
> usable energy.
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2009, at 9:24 PM, ewdysar wrote:
>
> > While some houseboats have flat roofs with no real access, many use
> > that space for an entertainment deck and a flybridge. Here is a site
> > with photos of a '73 Kings Craft 55 to give you an idea of this
> > model. http://www.boatingb
> > I personally wouldn't sacrifice that much usable space to a solar
> > array.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > --- In electricboats@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > With a house boat he should have a lot of flat roof space. He could
> > > get maybe 6000 watts of solar cell up there this would give him a
> > good
> > > 7 hp in full sun. I am sure he already has a generator 7000 watts or
> > > so for another 7-8 hp of continuous use even before we start talking
> > > batteries. 14 hp continuous on a boat with a shallow draft such as
> > > his should poke along pretty good at maybe 10 mph. Add some
> > > batteries for short burst of speed here and there and I think it is
> > > very doable. Just depends how he want to use the boat. In a house
> > > boat I dough he is going faster then 6-7 knotts most of the time
> > > anyways. Plus the solar cells and batteries will make staying off
> > the
> > > hook more enjoyable.
> > >
> > > Here are some all electric motors: http://www.bellmann
> > >
> > > Or a full parallel hybrid: http://www.hybrid-
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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