Both the GB and the Ample Power options are too expensive for us to
consider. The RE-E-power genset is interesting, a bit over the price level
I was hoping to find, but close. I wonder if the 180 lbs is with or without
the enclosure. If with, then it may be below the 150 lbs mark.
I have eight 40ah LIFEPO4 cells coming from evcomponents in a few weeks.
These are going into a 24v 40ah battery for our Torqueedo. I¹ll let the
group know how this fairs.
Chris
On 7/15/09 12:48 PM, "Flapsone" <HJTAYLOR@embarqmail
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>> >Ample Power has 100 amp diesel gen also others, I plane to use thier 200 amp
>> for my 48 cat. with two Re-E-pods 3000.
>> > We have a 32¹ Westerly Fulmar. It weighs perhaps 12,000 lbs, with a 26¹
>> > waterline, and is currently powered by a Volvo 18hp engine.
>> >
>> > It seems to be that both motor and battery technology has finally come to a
>> > place that can support owner installed electric boats that need to be able
>> > to have a longer range. The missing piece is a small, light diesel dc
>> > generator that can put out between 40-100a @ 48v. Something like this, but
>> > marinized:
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>> > http://www.polarpow
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>> > Is anyone else thinking about this the same way as I am? Our future plans
>> > may include a few years of full -time cruising, so we won¹t be able to
>> > recharge at the dock, and extended motoring time for safely is a necessity.
>> >
>> > Put a 400ah 24v bank, or a 200ah 48v bank of LIFEPO4 batteries, weighing at
>> > ~100 lbs. Add a 12v converter, say 10 lbs. DC motor and assembly, 50-100
>> > lbs. DC Generator, 150lbs (made up number) Total system weight = <360 lbs
>> >
>> > Remove: 305lbs engine and transmission. 160lbs of lead acid batteries.
>> Extra
>> > diesel tankage already on boat (keep 20 gallon tank only) 50lbs. Total
>> > removal: 515lbs.
>> >
>> > The only component that is missing is that generator. Gas is not an option
>> > for safety reasons. While the little Hondas are great generators, I would
>> > not want to rely on keeping one running during a storm.
>> >
>> > Thoughts?
>> >
>> > Chris
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