[Electric Boats] Quite the potential project.. but is it feasible?

 

I've learned a lot by lurking, but I'm contemplating a project that is MUCH larger than anything I've seen addressed here, so I thought I'd ask for advice…

Thanks in advance !

Project: 100' and 100 +/- ton canal barge repowering

Current power (broken) diesel engine from 1957, originally rated 116 hp

I'd like to yank that beast and repower with an electric drive.

Velocity requirements are: normally 3-5 knots. Panic mode 10-12 knots.

Assume the end product looks like a battery bank, 1-2kw solar, an autostart genset (possibly a larger and smaller unit?). Autostart based on demand and/or battery voltage… but that's a pretty broad assumption and I'm certainly open to options...

Generally, plan to move <20 miles per day, or maybe as far as the sun will take us. Also, typically don't have to deal with any current (but occasionally, thus panic mode above)

I thought I'd ask about feasibility before I even looked at the costing ;-)

Thoughts and/or suggestions?

Thanks!
-Rob

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Posted by: Rob <rob@sail4life.net>

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