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I have for the past 4 years been building a 23 foot fantail launch. The original plan was to power it with a steam engine and for that reason I modified the design to accommodate an 18 inch prop. The more I learned about steam power the less enchanting it became and I am now far more inclined to use electric power but I know I have a lot to learn first. Most of what I have done so far has been to look at web sites and make phone calls. I was surprised to see the huge price difference between Elco and Thunderstruck and would wonder if anyone has some insight on that. I have also seen a posting on the wooden boat forum about using a golf cart motor. What other sources are out there? My gut feeling is that the boat should be pushed with a low speed large prop but I do not know if that will require a reduction gear and I would like to learn more about what people use for props with electric power. Can electric deliver the torque for a large prop? The other question I wonder about is the utility of solar panels. The boat will have a roof that covers the entire 14 by 6 foot cockpit so there would be a lot of room for panels. Do they charge well enough to extend cruising range to a full day?
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Hollis Caffee
116 Skyline Road
Bangor, ME 04401
207-990-1906
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