John,
It's a Redwing 18, modified a little. I expect it weighs about 800lbs. The motors are off a Lenco troll system but they are standard 82lb. MotorGuides. Two of them so I can steer with differential thrust if desired (good for docking). The only thing I don't have fully designed yet is a tilt system. There is a hinge point built into the outboard unit, but it's pretty heavy, so it's a challenge to lift. Sort of like lifting the rudder on your sailboat with 30lb. of lead at the bottom.
thanks for the interest,
Glenn
----- Original Message -----Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 2:59 PMSubject: Re: [Electric Boats] Torqeedo Prop
Glenn,That's great to hear!! (though maybe we should wait and buy up several props before word gets back to Torqeedo that their prop on a $500-$1000 motor would work "good enough" to avoid spending $3500 on a Torqeedo....)What size boat do you have? (length, beam, weight)JohnFrom: "'Glenn Holland' gholland1@nc.rr.com [electricboats]" <electricboats@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 12:37 PM
Subject: [Electric Boats] Torqeedo Prop [1 Attachment]
[Attachment(s) from Glenn Holland included below]John,I'm experimenting with a torqeedo prop on a 24V Motor Guide now. I have not taken any calibrated measures but it seems to push my boat at hull speed with about 25% less throttle. Photo attached.keep it floatin,Glenn Holland
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