Dave,
I installed an Electric Yacht system (48v) on my Freedom 32 (9,000 lbs disp.) almost 2 years ago. I have since cruised just over 1,000 miles from Mobile to Miami. The system has performed flawlessly since install.
I do try to sail as much as possible; however, I must admit about 400 of those miles covered so far were under power.
Merrick
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "davidhughes_casaba" <davidhughes_casaba@...> wrote:
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> I am currently building a 21-foot, double ender sailboat at 4,635 lbs of displacement. The boat was designed for an inboard engine but I was considering installing an electric drive system. I had been talking to ELCO about using one of their systems but became frustrated by them. I searched the net and found Electric Yacht (www.electricyacht.com). Scott has been very helpful and has recommended a 24 volt system with the electric motor in line with the shaft.
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> My questions to you folks are:
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> 1. Has any one worked with or know of Electric Yacht and can provide me with some input.
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> 2. Are there other system suppliers that you would recommend that I contact?
> 3. On this group site, there is a link to Advanced Marine electric Propulsion (AMeP) (www.advancedmarineelectricpropulsion.com) . As stated on their web site "The motor unit contains a brushless DC, permanent magnet, variable speed motor and controller in a watertight housing. " That seems like a good idea but don't really know. Any thoughts or comments on this arrangement?
> 4. In general, any recommendations on what I should be considering or even avoid would be useful.
> Thank you in advance
> Dave
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