Monday, November 2, 2015

Re: [Electric Boats] New member, developing electric outboard

 

Andy,
This hull would seem to show the benefits of the motor you are developing.  It's not a production boat, but is easily driven and does not need to be on the plane to perform well.  And it's for sale cheap.  Please let this group know more as you can.  We "probably" would not steal any ideas.
thanks,
Glenn

Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 3:28 AM
Subject: [Electric Boats] New member, developing electric outboard

 

My company just finished the engineering prototype of our 20 kW (continuous) outboard motor. This isn't a conversion; it's a new development, with no seawater loop, and a very small upper unit (far smaller than any gas outboard). It runs at 1500 RPM with a large custom prop, so its efficiency is high, and it provides the propulsion of a 35 HP gas outboard. 


The battery packs weigh just under 100 lbs and contain 6 kWh each of li-ion batteries. These packs can be combined (working in parallel) to reach higher battery capacity for longer range.


One question I have for this group is: what hull do you think would best show the capabilities of this system, and the benefit of clean, quiet power? We're currently using a hull that rowing coaches normally use, but that's not mainstream. 


Thanks.


Andy


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