Hello,
I also have a Cheoy Lee Offshore 27 and am planning a conversion.
1) How has yours worked out? Do you have photos?
2) What power and batteries did you use?
3) Did you change the stock propeller?
4) Did you sell your Volvo Penta?
Thanks,
Robin
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> I sail a 27 Cheoy Lee, 1965 Cadet.......
>
> Frank
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> luv2bsailin <luv2bsailin@
> I think your speed/range expectations are right in the ballpark,
> maybe even a little conservative for a well matched system. Good golf
> car batts like the Trojan T-125s will go over 2 hours at 70 amps.
> Probably 3+ hrs at 50A. My brother has a set in his Santana 30-30
> that have been running strong for over 3 years now, and they get used
> hard and often.
> Maybe I missed it, but did you mention what kind of boat you've got?
> Regards,
> Jim
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> wrote:
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> > The engine of which you speak came out today.......
> was!
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> > Requirements are: 5 to 6knts for minimum of 2 hours....thinking of
> the sailboat kit
> > from thunderstruck and 8, 6v golf cart batteries...
> >
> > mtrgy <sdmcmillan@
> also have a Cat 27, and make electic boat conversion, I will
> > make a few comments:
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> > 1. Your results may vary. What are your expectations?
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> > 2. I put a 14x12 prop on my boat. With this, I get 5kts at 50A
> from
> > a 48V battery bank.
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> > 3. Your AH requirement really depends on what you expect for
> range
> > and speed.
> >
> > 4. Remove that stinky and worn out engine as soon as possible.
> It
> > is a menace to modern navigation (lol).
> >
> > Scott McMillan
> > www.electricyacht.
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> > > Considering re powering 27' saiboat (displ 6500#) using a 48 v
> > system.
> > > Using 4 12v batteries. What would be the optimum amph
> requirement?
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