Oops, meant to introduce first:
AK from Amsterdam. A reader now ready to post, and build!
I have a classic speedboat that I love, but it is loud, smelly and dirty. Since I started riding an electric scooter I've had an EV grin that I now want to take to the water..
I have read the advice to forget about planing V hulls, but would like to make another run of it: hence revisited.
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "ams_ak@..." <ams_ak@...> wrote:
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> Donor: Glastron v174 Bayflite
> Length: 5,30 m
> Beam: 2,20 m
> Weight: 850,00 kg
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> coming out:
> Volvo B20 130 HP 350 lb/ 160 kg
> Gastank (80 L.) 220 lb / 100 kg
> Ballast (in bow) 110 lb / 50 kg
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> total 680 lb / 310 kg
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> Going in:
> Kostov 11" 192HV 178 lb / 81 kg
> 60*100Ah LiFePo4 462 lb / 210 kg
> Soliton1 controller n/a
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> total 640 lb / 291 kg
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> Though I admit the range will be limited, I feel the performance should match or exceed the original ICE setup. Including some other components the parts investment would be about 15.000 Euros. Not cheap, but interesting to note that a full tank runs at 150 Euros; depending on usage there could be a cost/benefit down the line (but this is not the point of the conversion)
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> The boat would be used in and around the canals of Amsterdam, so mostly slow speed cruising (as enforced by our friendly waterpolice).
> When the situation allows: WOT!
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> Q: The parts I will be using are not specified for marine use, pitfalls?
> Q: Though the Kostov has more or les the same RPM range as the ICE, I feel the prop should make more of the low end torque, design suggestions?
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> And of course any other ideas & suggestions are welcome. If there is interest I will update with more information.
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> Happy Boating!
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