Julian, I agree that the price is currently too high. But I would assume the cost of solar panels and betteries to come down fairly quickly, currently they are about 1/3 ($60K) of the total price ($180K).
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Julian Webb <julian.proto@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> - The concept and design brief are great, and there's a good market for a
> canal crawler that's to these specs. I think you'll have trouble at the
> price through.
> - The European waterways are a different market, as you know there are many
> live-aboards and week-enders that are limited by rules to travel at 6 knots
> maximum.
> - As soon as I.C. engines are banned from all EU waterways this type of
> craft will be in much greater demand.
> - I had to build my own.
> - Good luck.
>
> Cheers
>
>
> On 15 March 2013 09:13, Yme Bosma <mail@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Carter, thanks for the comments.
> >
> > As for the solar roof, I do not expect to run the boat on solar only.
> > lthough it will work fine on sunny days on the many European inland
> > waterways where there is a speed limit (3-4 knots). I have a Honda portable
> > generator as a backup. And there are charging stations all over the place,
> > so with a battery range of 50 miles I should be fine.
> >
> > Are you worried about the pod not being watertight (seals)? Would a twin
> > screw setup not be less efficient compared to a single pod with a large
> > prop?
> >
> > --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Carter Quillen <twowheelinguy@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > First thing: Awesome concept! And I like the basic design of the 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
> > >
> > > From: Yme Bosma <mail@>
> > > To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 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 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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