Yep. Pretty clear description- and well done. I'd guess you're either a teacher or in marketing.
Joe
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Bachmann" <edbz@...> wrote:
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> Joe:
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> Thanks for the reply.
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> There is a lot to like in your Electric Paddle package.
> (http://www.electricpaddle.com)
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> There is very little to quibble about. Really it sounds a very well
> thought-out design.
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> And with the prices, this would seem a can't-be-beat system.
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> Would the following be a fair representation of a simplified specifications
> sheet?
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> Standard package includes:
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> Motor assembly: waterproof motor and shaft housing, water-cooled gear-case,
> unique prop cartridge, transom bracket (6.2 lb.)
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> Battery: NiMh 24 volt 10AH (waterproof, comes with flotation bag) (7.5 lb.)
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> Battery charger (2 lb)
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> Other features:
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> For use in fresh or salt water (rinse after salt water use)
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> Magnetic on/off safety key.
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> Propeller: similar to APC 8 X 13 model airplane prop, strengthened to suit
> task.
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> Power draw: 0 to 100 watts.
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> Shaft length: short shaft for 11 to 17 inch transom mount; long shaft for 17
> to 22 inch transom; (custom extra short shaft available).
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> Bracket: motor tilts up on the adjustable bracket and will slide forward
> from the raised position for access to prop.
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> For both safety and simplicity the motor only runs in one direction (no
> reverse). Because there is no need for a locking mechanism on the vertical
> shaft, the motor will easily tilt if it hits an obstruction.
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> Unique design of the lower unit: The cost of a propeller cartridge
> replacement is set about the same cost of a high efficiency replacement
> propeller on comparable motors ($45).
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> The battery will provide full power for more than 100 minutes. It will
> provide half power for over 3.3 hours.
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> Expected speeds:
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> Estimated speeds and ranges 100% power (1.75hr range) 50% power
> (3.3hr range)
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> kayak or canoe 2.9 - 4.1 mph
> 2.2 - 3.1 mph
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> Yacht tender or sailing dingly 2.3 - 3.5 mph
> 1.8 - 2.7 mph
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> 8ft inflatable 1.7 - 2.9 mph
> 1.3 - 2.2 mph
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> Ed B
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