Luke, Just a comment. As we all know, it's a LOT about the prop. In my experimentation I've found that the Torquedo props seem to be highly engineered. One of the most efficient setups I ever did was with 24 v. MotorGuides and Torq. props. You have to re-engineer the hub for use but that's not a bigdeal. I'll attach a photo.
Glenn
Hi all,
I'm very new here and very excited to have found such a great resource.
I'm a pretty new owner of a '79 Catalina 30. I've been researching going electric for a year or so. I've recently come up with a crazy idea that I would love to have someone shoot down so that it stops keeping me awake at night :)
Please tell me all the reasons it would be foolish to replace a normal motor with 2 (or 3 or 4) thrusters such as this:
Please note that the specific motor is not the focus of this question - thats just an example of a high power submersible motor that I have in mind.
My thoughts are benefits would be:
Redundancy
Economy
Possibly more efficient given 2, 3 or 4 props vs 1?
Installing by epoxying to the hull, installation wouldn't be that difficult?
Improved maneuverability in tight places
No prop walk
Improved regen?
Many thanks for your thoughts!
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