I'd have to fly to the Bay but would take you up on a day sail some day.
I have a similar boat, '71 Havsfidra Fisksatra about 3000 lbs., which I am converting to electric. Been slow due to family issues but still moving on it.
I purchased the motor from Electric Auxiliary Home
It came set up on an adjustable mounting plate with controller, throttle switch, shaft extension and wiring. Just finished cleaning, repairing and painting the old engine compartment and installed the motor. Also purchased 16 matching older but unused LiFePO4 90 AH cells. Next step: fabricate a battery compartment within the old engine space.
My keel was molded with the hull as a unit and has a bulkhead between fore and aft sections. Only the front section contains ballast. Since I've removed the old heavy diesel and steel frame which was positioned over the empty aft keel section the boat is quite front heavy. Hoping that positioning the batteries as far aft as I can will restore some balance.
Also purchased a 48-12v DC converter to power my nav lights and radio, a battery management system from CleanPowerAuto.
I intend to mount a solar panel on my stern rail to replenish the batteries while moored but haven't purchase one yet.
Hope your project moves faster than mine has :-)
Maureen
Posted by: have2sail75@yahoo.com
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