Solar is great but it works much better for low power applications. I've been running a two person kayak for 4 years using a minn-kota, 16 amp sealed battery, and 30 watt solar panel. But this system only works well for local transportation. For extended range I use a converted weed eater outboard... The outboard very cheap, inexpensive to operate, and provides 1.2 Horsepower. Batteries are a problem.
I would recommend up sizing this system. Use electric trolling motor with enough solar panels to run it without batteries, a solar controller, 2 batteries to run a gps, led navigation lights, radio, and provide minimal motoring ability, a set of paddles, and a weed eater outboard for backup (or any small outboard).
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Peter" <relativity_dlsu@...> wrote:
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> Good day members, This is Peter from the Philippines. We have a river transportation project as an alternative source of income for a group of small fisherfolks in Roxas City, Capiz Philippines. These Fisherfolks live on an income of roughly $8.00 US a day thru fishing either from the river or at coastal areas. Our project of building them solar assisted electric boats to shuttle themselves, students and other less fortunate individuals would need some technical expertise. I was hoping you or some other members can help design and configurate a system which can carry a load of atleast 5 passengers plus an operator. We are hoping, with a good design we can build the boats here in the Philippines and we can order the equipment in the US. Once design is finalized, we will be tapping mostly different Foundations and non-profit organizations for funding. I hope you would consider helping us. Thank you so much in advance.
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