T-Pain Is On A Boat: Re: [Electric Boats] Anybody Out There?

Monday, August 17, 2009

Re: [Electric Boats] Anybody Out There?

Hi Kevin,
Where are you & the Cat Boat located?
Geo

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From: kevintorpey <kevintorpey@yahoo.com>
To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 3, 2009 10:07 pm
Subject: [Electric Boats] Anybody Out There?

I posted about a week ago that I was converting my old catboat to electric and thought that someone might be interested to give me some input/advice on a good system to implement as the primary source of propulsion. I have read countless posts over the past year and figured someone might have a great idea.

I spent a great deal of time and effort in the past couple of weeks to transform the boat into an open cocktail cruiser that fits more people and gear than a Duffy 18'. But before I commit to a power source, I thought someone might like to offer guidance or reassurance on the project.

I wouldn't consider using a trolling motor for obvious reasons and I have a 17" x17 degree bronze prop and nibrel shaft which I could connect via an easily installed shaft log. I have a 5hp Tohatsu outboard that moved the boat along @ 6mph and would like some input.

Thanks again,

Kevin Torpey

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