Eric is right, those are the biggest questions when using electric.
The main point is while you can re-power a planing boat with electric the about of batteries/ generator you would need to go "fast" increase the cost tremendously. I think what Eric is asking what speeds and range are you likely/ comfortable to use the boat? 5-7 knots is fairly easy, higher speeds, exponentially larger motors, systems, and cost.
What are your motivation/ goal for using electric? Is it quiet operation? more reliability? less maintenance? Being more eco-friendly?
geoff
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Eric" <ewdysar@...> wrote:
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> Hi Alan,
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> My first question would be "why are you considering this conversion?" Next would be "how do you expect to use the boat after the conversion?"
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> Your two answers will give us a better idea of where to start.
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> Eric
> Marina del Rey, CA
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> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "alanc" <ACIRCEO@> wrote:
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> > I am exploring options for putting electric drives in place of twin 330hp gas engines. I am assuming one good size generator could supply current for both drives and house electrical. Can anyone here steer me in the right direction. What size motors? what would they draw? Is there a company that sells these kinds of set ups?
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