The deck as it is now is in full sun. I would think because of that
it is not well used. Through an awning over the back area and put the
solar cells on that. Making a nice covered deck and a good source of
usable energy.
On Sep 13, 2009, at 9:24 PM, ewdysar wrote:
> While some houseboats have flat roofs with no real access, many use
> that space for an entertainment deck and a flybridge. Here is a site
> with photos of a '73 Kings Craft 55 to give you an idea of this
> model. http://www.boatingb
> I personally wouldn't sacrifice that much usable space to a solar
> array.
>
> Eric
>
> --- In electricboats@
> wrote:
> >
> > With a house boat he should have a lot of flat roof space. He could
> > get maybe 6000 watts of solar cell up there this would give him a
> good
> > 7 hp in full sun. I am sure he already has a generator 7000 watts or
> > so for another 7-8 hp of continuous use even before we start talking
> > batteries. 14 hp continuous on a boat with a shallow draft such as
> > his should poke along pretty good at maybe 10 mph. Add some
> > batteries for short burst of speed here and there and I think it is
> > very doable. Just depends how he want to use the boat. In a house
> > boat I dough he is going faster then 6-7 knotts most of the time
> > anyways. Plus the solar cells and batteries will make staying off
> the
> > hook more enjoyable.
> >
> > Here are some all electric motors: http://www.bellmann
> >
> > Or a full parallel hybrid: http://www.hybrid-
> >
>
>
>
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