They sound like a good fit. What's the pitch on the props for the 9.9Hp unit?
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "bb386scn" <bb386@...> wrote:
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> Has anyone converted one of the Yamaha T series High Thrust / Dual Thrust outboards to electric? They come in sizes from 8 to 60 HP. They have been made since 1985 so used and relatively inexpensive ones are available.
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> What drew me to this motor was the low gear ratio. The 9.9HP uses 13 and 38 tooth gears which gives a ratio of 2.92:1. It uses an 11-3/4" diameter prop which sounds like it would work well on a boat that is carrying a few hundred pounds of extra weight in the form of batteries.
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> If anyone has converted one of these motors to electric, I would be very interested in hearing about the conversion and how the motor performed for you.
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> Thanks!
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