Sunday, September 20, 2009

Re: [Electric Boats] Converting my Sailboat

 

While browsing e-bay, I came across a submersible Minnekota 24v 80lb thrust transom mounted motor, designed for mounting on the cavitation plate on an outboard. You could make a bracket to mount this unit on your boat in such way that it could be deployed from topsides, or permanently mount it below the water line . The $500 price includes the controller and an 18ft lanyard. You'll have enough power for basic harbor and channel maneuvering, but I wouldn't count on it to power you out of a gale or against a strong tide.

Arby

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From: Mhammy3 <mhammy3@yahoo.com>
To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 12:29:16 PM
Subject: [Electric Boats] Converting my Sailboat

Hey all new member here looking for advice on converting my 27ft american mariner to electric. My first problem is that my boat does not have a inboard. I dont want to have a outboard in the back so What I am hoping to do is mount a lower unit from a outboard to the bottom of my boat and attach a electric motor such as what thunderstruck sells for sailboats. For power I am thinking of using 6@ 6 volt golf cart type batteries and will also want some sort of generator for extended range. If you guys can point out the error of my ways before I start spending way more then my boat is worth please chime in.
Mike
Serenity is close to #6000 hull speed is 6 knots

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