Call West Marine, they sell Mastervolt gear.
On Apr 20, 2011, at 5:44 PM, Rob Johnson wrote:
Is anybody able to give a price comparison between the Mastervolt Hybridmaster 9.6 , and a Drivemaster Ultra Hybrid 7.5 ?.Rob J.
From: Rob Johnson <dopeydriver@yahoo.com.au>
To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 20 April, 2011 3:26:27 PM
Subject: [Electric Boats] Hybrid motors
Well , I've found that some of the hybrid motors can't handle being hooked to anything more powerful than a 40hp diesel.I was eyeing off the Hybridmaster 9.6 to hook on to a Perkins 108 , but no can do it seems.Incidently the Hybridmaster , only good for slow speed stuff for me , cost as much as the whole boat !.But I've been assured that the Drivemaster Ultra Hybrid 7.5kw will be able to handle the Perkins , and give me slow speed work.It looks a strong unit.I still haven't got a price though.I priced the STEYR hybrid 7.5 kw hooked to their smallest 55 hp diesel , that should get me to 5 knots flat out with the electric on calm waters , which is ok by me.But the whole hybrid setup alone costs 250% of what I paid for the boat , with the good Perkins in it.Then there was the battery packs.Starting from $4247 for 4 lead acid batteries and charger , to $19,665 for 2 Lithium Ion battery packs , with all of the gizmos that have to go with it , it seems.But that means I'd be paying 400% of what I paid for the boat , for no extra power , just a slow speed capability !.Oh , it would be very very good , but thats a lot of money . If I put it in to diesel , well I wouldn't make a dent in it.Very discouraging !.Rob J.
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