I think I need to fill out a profile somewhere. I'll call myself Roadtrip. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience here. Glad to be a member and hope to do more than lurk but I've not been very outspoken in groups. I'm moving from WA to FL but plan to spend some Summer months in WA.
At last I'm getting closer to a DIY build this Winter and checking out the waterways and backwaters of Florida. Have been dabbling in solar, microhydro, wind, and took a SEI ( Solar Energy International) class converting a VW Golf to electric. But a boat is where my enthusiasm is. Currently I'm interested in powering a freighter canoe. Then maybe a paddle wheel boat with both electric and small engine for range? Are hybrids discussed here? A John boat barge like hull and paddle wheel could be DIY on a budget. And power train components cobbled together on a budget. I have 6@150 AH deep cycle batteries for 72 volts. It's not much compared to some batteries I've seen but all I could get now.
The Whizbang AC sinewave components sound very slick. However there's a old school aspect that attracts me to DC motors, brushes, etc. I have a Curtis speed controller buried away somewhere. It might be for 24-72 volts if memory serves. Maybe for golf cart application. Theres plenty of golf carts in Florida but not enough electric boats. I'll try to remedy that. I could use more ideas to get started. I'm not an engineer but have built a few things that functioned fairly well IMHO.
That about sums it up. Is there anyone near the Treasure coast of Florida doing electric boats?
Jeremy
Posted by: "Dan Hennis" <dhennis@centurytel.net>
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