Hi Everyone,
I just joined the group in the hope of learning about electric boats for a project I have in mind.
Having reviewed some of the posts, I can see that I have a lot to learn and my "project" is pretty modest in comparison with that which all of you are working on.
I purchased some solar panels (45 watt total) with a charge controller from Harbor Freight. I recently purchased an identical system, together with a 12V deep cycle battery and an AC inverter to electrify a garden shed and it seems to be working well.
I was planning on installing the new panels on the roof (in lieu of the bimini top) of a very small pontoon boat to run an electric outboard motor of some type. We live on a lake and I just wanted something to hop in and putter around in without the disappointment of dead batteries and stale fuel. Our lake is 1.5 miles across so speed and distance are not big concerns.
This is the type of boat I have in mind:
This partipular vessel is 10', an empty weight of 465 and max. gross weight of 1025. The triple hulls certainly would increase drag but with a 7.8' beam should take the weight of the batteries well.
Could anyone suggest the recommended thrust I should have for the motor, the type of system (12, 24, 26 vosts) and point me in the direction of where I could get wiring diagrams for the solar charger and batteries?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just remember, I don't know my volt from my watt!
Many thanks and best regards,
Lou Amato
Louis X. Amato P.A.
P.O. Box 1242, Frostproof, FL 33843
Main Tel. (863) 635-2000
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