Start by doing some research on energy density of storage batteries vs. petroleum fuel. There are many posts in this forum on the subject.
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "tajw50" <tajw@...> wrote:
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> I'm new to the idea of electric boat conversion but familiar with auto EV conversion. Aside from no regenerative breaking benefits why wouldn't one just convert, as per an auto?
> I have an I/O (force L drive) that is essentially a 125 hp outboard, mounted atop and I/O lower drive unit. There is some battery storage capacity below deck in the keel and several other areas.
> Couldn't the upper end outboard type gas motor just be replaced with a similar hp electric motor? and controller etc.
> What issues or constraints are unique to boat vs. auto conversion?
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> thanks for any insights.
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