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)
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 electricboats@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 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
> > <http://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 <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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