T-Pain Is On A Boat: [Electric Boats] Re: New member, new electric & solar powered motorboat

Sunday, March 17, 2013

[Electric Boats] Re: New member, new electric & solar powered motorboat

Pricing (n EUR) can be found here, use Google Translate if your Dutch is a bit rusty;-)

http://www.destilleboot.nl/ringmotor

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Jason Taylor <jt.yahoo@...> wrote:
>
> Just checked out the rotorque website and from their video channel link,
> would up on this video which I think gives a nice overview.
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=Te_xejpriFM
>
> Any idea as to pricing on the rotorque?
>
> What could be interesting is a retractable thruster with an interior
> well that rises above the waterline, allowing it to be removed
> while in the water. Under normal circumstances, it could be sealed
> And only opened for service or cleaning.
>
> /Jason
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> On Mar 15, 2013, at 10:13, "Yme Bosma" <mail@...> wrote:
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> > Chris, I am considering three different pods.
> >
> > Arka (7,5kW or 10kW, used by many passenger vessels on Dutch inland waterways)
> > Fischer Panda Aziprop (altough a bit too large for my design)
> > Rotorque-jet (8kW max, would probably need two 5kW)
> > I have spoken to Mastervolt directly (Bellman/ID Technology) about their 10kW podmaster pro and other pods, but they do not make them in house. They prefer to sell inboard "Liquid Cooled" solutions, therefore I have decided not to consider their pod-solutions anymore.
> >
> > The supplier of the Rotorque-jet is also supplier of Mastervolt. I am meeting them on Tuesday, if there is anything I can help you with let me know.
> >
> > --- In el ectricboats@yahoogroups.com, Chris Morriss <crsm@> wrote:
> > >
> > > What make is the pod-thruster unit you intend to use?
> > > My interest in this is because I recently emailed the UK division of the
> > > Dutch company that make the 'Mastervolt Podmaster' range regarding the
> > > use of their units on a UK canal boat for use as a trip boat by the
> > > canal preservation society on an isolated part of the Cromford canal in
> > > Derbyshire. This is a special site for rare flora and fauna and only an
> > > electrically powered boat will be allowed. I have not yet had a reply,
> > > so am likely to email the main company in Holland. Have you had good
> > > support and advice from your proposed supplier for your project?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chris Morriss.
> > >
> > >
> > > On 15/03/2013 03:57, Carter Quillen wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > First thing: Awesome concept! And I like the basic design of t he vessel.
> > > > But you don't have enough solar collection area. Cover every square
> > > > inch you can find and then some with the highest efficiency solar
> > > > cells you can find if you want to push that boat with solar energy. If
> > > > you plan on making it a diesel hybrid with a token solar panel then
> > > > you're fine but if you really want to get around on the Sun, you'll
> > > > need a lot more solar panels.
> > > > Also, I'd forget the pod and go twin screw with inboard electric
> > > > motors. Will cost less, give you more redundancy, and perform better.
> > > > That's just my professional opinion.
> > > > Cool project, go for it!
> > > > Carter
> > > > www.archemedesproject.blogspot.com
> > > > <http://www.archemedesproject.blogspot.com>
> > > >
> > > > *From:* Yme Bosma mail@
> > > > *To:* electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 1 3, 2013 3:17 PM
> > > > *Subject:* [Electric Boats] New member, new electric & solar powered
> > > > motorboat
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > After having sold our Lagoon cruising catamaran on which we just
> > > > finished a 1 year and 10.000 mile trip <http://www.drift-away.com/> to
> > > > the Caribbean, it is time for something different...
> > > >
> > > > We are now in the process of designing and building a fully electric
> > > > and solar powered 33ft motorboat. Trailerable, easily maintained,
> > > > minimum (air) draft, comfortable, ready for all seasons, safe at sea.
> > > > She will be powered by a 10kW steerable pod, running on a 30kWh
> > > > lithium battery pack and 2kWp solar panels. We are currently finishing
> > > > the design, selecting the (Dutch) yard where she will be built, and
> > > > finalizing the specifications with several suppliers. Hull number 1 > > will be ours, but I'd like to see whether there's a broader interest
> > > > in this project, especially when prices of solar panels and batteries
> > > > are coming down.
> > > >
> > > > If you have any feedback, tips or comments, I'd love to hear them! For
> > > > images and more information on what we are doing, please visit
> > > > http://www.arviro.com/.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Basics
> > > >
> > > > * Length 9,99m / 32.8ft
> > > > * Beam 2,50m / 8.2ft
> > > > * Draft 0,75m / 2.5ft
> > > > * Air draft 1,80m / 5.9ft
> > > > * Headroom 2,00m / 6.5ft
> > > > * Weight 2700 Kg / 6000 pounds
> > > > * 10kW steerable pod
> > > > * 30kW lithium battery pack
> > > > * 1500Wp solar panels
> > > > * 1200 liter / 320 gallon water
> > > > * Built in 5mm / .2 inch aluminum
> > > > * Cruising speed: 6 knots
> > > > * Battery range: 50 nautical miles
> > > > * 100% made in Holland
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