T-Pain Is On A Boat: Re: [Electric Boats] new member

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Re: [Electric Boats] new member

The overall C of G of that configuration of craft is relatively low.

Thanks,

John

On 2010-02-03, at 5:54 PM, Ned Farinholt wrote:

John,
When you load a battery or two in the bilge you will lower the CG. Have a look at http://www.ecanoe.org/Heavy Weather.html.
Ned

On Feb 3, 2010, at 4:41 PM, John Kelk wrote:

Thanks very much Jason. I am a long time canoer and kayaker and would
like to find a hull configuration that has a quite low C of G.
Thanks again.
John

On 2010-02-03, at 2:20 PM, Jason Taylor wrote:

> You really want to check out streamdancer, a boat by another member of
> this list.
> http://www.streamdancer.com/
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> /Jason
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> John Kelk wrote:
>> Hi Folks,
>> Joined the group last week. Live in eastern Ontario on the Rideau Canal System.
>> I am very active in wildlife photography and am very interested in getting a small
>> electric boat primarily for that use. Ideal features might include:-
>> - quite light for easy multiple launches
>> - prop system able to handle very shallow water and moderately heavy weeds
>> - reasonable lateral stability (for photography)
>> - only moderate speed and moderate range needed
>> - able to handle moderate but not heavy rough water
>> I would be very interested in suggestions re areas of research or specific makes
>> or models to explore.
>> Thanks very much,
>> (Dr.) John Kelk
>>
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