T-Pain Is On A Boat: Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Hello

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Hello

Hi Dan,

When we were looking for a boat to convert to electric propulsion we found the perfect boat for cruising around the harbor and the creeks here in Annapolis - it is a Martini 21 which was built by Ranger Tugs. It's a 2000 lb boat and is perfect for carrying passengers. We have a 5kW, 48 volt system installed and we can cruise around 4 knots for over 4 hours before heading in. We have the 100 amp hour Northstar Energy 1 AGM batteries installed. We found this boat down in NC for $15,000 and it was in great shape. You can check on Yachtworld.com to look for boats. There are a lot of possible candidates for you on there. You can see a video of the Martini 21 here: http://youtu.be/i3YuoAoeaok We really do enjoy the boat and it sounds exactly like what you are looking for. Good luck, and you will LOVE having an electric boat!

Sally

On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM, shadyrestdan <af8f000@gmail.com> wrote:

Greg,
Thanks for the reply. I see your point on converting a boat to electric but, have not seen one that make me say "that's It! That's the one!" A sailboat re-powered would be more what I am looking for. I live in the big bend of North Florida and a lot of our water ways are slow moving and shallow. The purpose of the boat would be to have nice quite ride with friends and enjoying the sights along the way. I would like it to seat four adults nicely. Maybe even fish some. I really want to use the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) principal in what ever I do. My problem is the only boats that have that style I like seem to be home made, one like on the home page. With your insight and others I will find something that will fit my needs. Thanks Dan

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Greg Martin" <ffmagellan@...> wrote:
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> That's a great question! In fact there are many great answers. My take is that it depends on if you want to just make an electric boat for the fun of making one or if you just want a good electric boat. Electric boating has evolved to the point where if you just want a good electric boat, you could just buy a nice one already made, or find a nice old boat, power or sail that needs a re-power and buy a complete "off the shelf" electric propulsion system from any of several very good companies that already have this figured out and would be more than happy to offer you advice and service for much less trouble. No need to re-invent the wheel... unless you want to, of course!
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> Cheers,
> -Greg Martin
> s/v Intrepid, Bristol 32e
> www.ElectricSeas.org
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> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "shadyrestdan" <af8f000@> wrote:
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> > I have wanted to make an electric boat for years but, always said tomorrow. So today I start. Any ideas how to get started? I like the looks of the boat on the web page. But, is it to much for a first try? I worked as an aircraft repairman for almost 20 years so I have skill.
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> > So what the name of the boat on the web page and where could i get plans. Thanks
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