I was going to try and use my golf cart set up for a 40' houseboat, but was assured there would not be enough power there to move it sufficiently or effectively. However, it may work for your 29' sailboat which probably weighs a lot less than a houseboat. I have a good setup with the controller, motor, transmission, and original charger for it. If you are interested in it let me know.
William A. Garrison
--- On Mon, 3/14/11, ComcastMail <shea1719@comcast.net> wrote:
From: ComcastMail <shea1719@comcast.net> Subject: [Electric Boats] Columbia 29 sailboat To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 12:48 AM
I have a 1964 Columbia 29 sailboat with a 47 year old gasoline Atomic 4 engine. I don't motor much, I sail. I don't like the engine. I only need it primarily to get in and out of the marinas & harbors, and occasional ill winds. I am on a large inland lake where the winds are usually very favorable. I think that a golf cart motor conversion would be ideal. I'm a mechanical engineer, so designing the installation would be pretty easy. I just need to learn more about the electrical system, performance, battery drain, etc. Have any of you ever utilized a golf cart system to power a sailboat? I am happy to be in the group.. Thank you - Michael Shea
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