T-Pain Is On A Boat: Re: [Electric Boats] RE: Hello Everyone

Monday, October 14, 2013

Re: [Electric Boats] RE: Hello Everyone

Hi,

Thanks for all the thoughts and comments everyone. Currently we are planning on going with 400ahs of LiFePo4 batteries and also have a small generator though we have not yet decided on which one. Unfortunately we can not go with s gas one because we have a wood fireplace on our boat and do not want to have to store the fuel on deck so we will be going with a small diesel generator. We will also have solar and wind power to charge the batteries.

Chris: We would very much enjoy talking to you on the phone about your personal experiences with electric on your OI 41. My personal email address is sheyagiggles@yahoo.com if you want to email me there with your phone number or I can send you ours once you email me. Look forward to talking

Cheers,

Jason and Sheya

1972 O.I. 41

"The Red Witch"

From: Chris Hudson <clh5_98@yahoo.com>
To: "electricboats@yahoogroups.com" <electricboats@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 10:53:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] RE: Hello Everyone

Hi Sheya and Jason,

We have 3 things in common; I also own a O.I. 41, just this year converted to electric, and have sailed in Alaska! I'd be happy to share my thoughts and experience with electric propulsion particular to our boats by phone. One thing I will say is that our boats are very heavy and will drain your battery bank very quickly at anything more than 4 knots. With the large tides in Alaska I think 300 AH is pretty skimpy. I live on the Texas coast and wouldn't mind having more than my 520 AH at times. With my 4.2 KW genset I can motor unlimited at about 3.5 knots in calm water. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally happy with my decision.

Regards,

Chris,

1978 Morgan O.I. 415 "Right Stuff"

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2013, at 19:10, <cirejay@hotmail.com> wrote:

Greetings  Sheya and Jason,

It sounds like you've done a fair amount of research. My only concern would be making sure you have sufficient battery power for the passage to Alaska. One can/will see some pretty swift currents.

Being on the east coast I'm more than just a little jealous of your cruising grounds.

Fair Winds,
eric SV Meander

---In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, <electricboats@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hello,
I am new to this group and have been going through the different conversations trying to take in the wealth of information that this group has to offer. My partner and I have a 41' Morgan OI.  Its original engine is a Perkins 4107 and is coming to the end of its life. We have been doing research into Electric and I think we will end up repowering our boat this winter.
Currently we are looking at either a 20.0 QuieTorque through ElectricYacht or a Curtis/HPEVS brushless AC motor 30hp continuous 45hp peak through a local company here in Vancouver BC. We are thinking of going with either 300ah AGM or 400ah LiFePo4 batteries. Pros and cons being mainly weight vs money and expected lifespan.
We live in Vancouver BC and our sailing plans include a trip north along the coast to Alaska and then probably south and across the Pacific in the future. We plan to take our time and will have solar and wind and won't mind spending time in a bay to charge up. We also plan to get a little 5kw Yanmar diesel  generator for emergencies. We have a sailboat because we love to sail and as it is we don't use our engine much, mainly just for getting in and out of dock or anchor and getting through passes.
We will continue to absorb the information on this page and would appreciate any thoughts or comments you may have on our plans.
Cheers,
Sheya and Jason