Carsten,
If you're really going to go that route, I'd recommend two Torqeedo T4.0's.
I mounted one as an experiment on an Catalina 30. One Torqeedo would push the boat at very slow speed. Reverse was abysmal. I could get by with it as an emergency backup when my Atomic 4 gas engine failed, and neeed to get into my slip once returned to the marina.
However, a single 15-20hp outboard gas engine would be MUCH more cost effective, and get the job done more practically. I know this is an "electric boat forum", and I own 2 Torqeedos, and have done a fair amount of experimenting with them. But they're a very expensive solution that is significantly more complicated than a gas outboard.
John
On Sunday, May 16, 2021, 08:19:25 PM CDT, Carsten via groups.io <carstensemail=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
What is your use of the Torqueedo now ?
It seems that you only use it for docking, slow motorsailing etc. as it is a small configuration for your 5T boat.
How about two Torqueedos, one starboard, one port ?
Doubled power, and far better maneuverability when docking.
You just need to buy/find one more T2.0, more batteries, and make the new (retractable) brackets.
No hazzle with mounting an inboard.
Just an idea, as I am considering making two on my mono 4 tonner too.
Carsten
On Monday, 17 May 2021, 03:43:33 GMT+8, yellowchair@gmail.com <yellowchair@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a 28 foot, 5 ton, Tyler Twister (long keel) with a Torqeedo 2.0 mounted on a home made bracket on the (transom hung) rudder. Due to the steeply angled transom, there is no ideal way to mount an outboard, so I am contemplating going back to an inboard engine. What do you guys think of using the Torqeedo 2.0 as an inboard engine? Perhaps a belt drive to the propeller shaft? I'm sure this would void any warranty, but would it work? Would cooling be an issue? Any comments appreciated.
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