Hi Jim,
I looked up the Rescue Minor and was surprised to see that it is a power boat. Power boats are usually a little more difficult to convert without some major compromises. First of all, the design speed is about 15 kts and that takes 25 hp. If you want to retain that type of speed capability, then you'll need a drive that produces close to 18 to 20kW. That kind of power will drain a 1000 pound flooded cell, lead acid battery bank in about 20 minutes.
So you're going to need to slow down to get any sort of range from a reasonable size battery bank. Since your boat is designed for shallow water and has the propellor in a tunnel, you can't run a big prop like some of the successful motor launches described in this group. Electric motors like big slow props. But if you're willing to limit your top speed to about 6kts, then you should be able to put together a drive system with a couple hours worth of range that doesn't weigh more than your boat.
Fair winds,
Eric
Marina del Rey, CA
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "JAMES" <bboc3579@...> wrote:
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> Hello All ,
> This is my first post . I am starting a new boat and want to go elect.
> the boat is a Rescue Minor by Atkin .
> I like to do things myself and have "no" knowledge on elect. boats .
> I am looking for a group that can stear me in the right direction so I don't have to make same mistakes you have alredy experienced .
> Please feel free to make recommendations keeping in mind the boat is about 600 lbs. and best equipment for the buck .
> Best regards ,
> Jim Cobb North Augusta SC. bboc3579@...
>
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