[Electric Boats] 13 Ton Steel Ketch.......Considering converting to an electric drive

 

My NOMAD is a 1950 steel hulled 39' ketch (monohull) with a full keel of a J. Murray Watts design built in Hoerneke Boat Yard (WI), estimated at approximately 13 tons (probably a bit more). She is powered by a Universal Gas (not an Atomic 4 but its predecessor) 25 HP engine at 2500 RPM with a gear reduction of 2.25:1. The prop I believe to be a 19" 3-blade with an 11" pitch.....not 100% sure on this....found various old literature on the boat concerning the prop by the previous owner.

I have only recently been researching my various options in electric drive, but generally the consensus for pushing this much bulk is about an 8-10 kw motor, and I would prefer a regenerative system. Commercial applications are appearing rather pricey........

Any tips, advice, comments, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

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