If you were only going to use the electric motor (not an engine) to power the boat for short distances like docking and trailering, then sure, it would work. But, you'd want some sort of unloader so that your motor wasn't also having to compress air each stroke. And, you'd want some way to turn off the fuel so you aren't pumping gas into the environment. Very complicated and an electric outboard or troller motor would be much simpler.
A better solution for an integrated approach would be to install a quick disengage clutch between the engine and prop shaft and then use the motor to spin the prop, but not the engine. That way you wouldn't need to modify the engine.
To start the engine with the motor engage the clutch first. When the engine starts the motor could be used to charge batteries, but this depends on your motor and electronic setup.
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> Greetings,
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> Im new to this whole electric engine scene, but was curious if its possible to use an electrict engine to spin my old gas engine?
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> I have a Vire 6 BVr, http://www.vire6.
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> Im assuming I would need to beef up the belt and pully as its currently a V groove. But would it be too inefficient to spin the single piston engine and transmission to drive the boat compared to having just the electric motor spinning the prop?
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> Thanks for your response!
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> Happy Motoring
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