Saturday, July 17, 2010

[Electric Boats] Re: sevcon controller

 


thanks man!
mb

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "acsarfkram" <acsarfkram@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> When I changed from an 11x10 fixed two blade to a 12x10 fixed three blade on my 27' 7000lb sloop I gained one full knot of boat speed (3knts - 4knts) at a 20 amp draw.
>
> Mark
> Santa Cruz
>
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "mboucher99" <mboucher99@> wrote:
> >
> > all,
> > just wanted to report that the new SEVCON controller is working very well, with instant forward/reverse switching in particular. we try to avoid this abrupt shift, but it has proven itself well in timely dockside situations.
> >
> > a new question about propellers -
> > we still have the old 2-blade prop left from the original diesel engine. there is a distinct lack of power at times in our narrow harbor's strong current. is there a consensus on whether a 3-blade prop (again, a mars 48v brushless in a 27', 5,700 lb sloop) would provide better performance.
> >
> > any advice?
> > happy boating,
> > michael
> > freeport, maine
> >
>

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