Hi Shaun,
I'm new here too,
Here is a link for you.
There is info on making an electric outbourd from a lower half of old outboard.
http://www.psnw.com/~jmrudholm/etekoutboard.html
Good info with power usage stats at the end.
Also, go to the Files, go to Motors, there is an etek through hull installation drawing.
Don Parsons
F-24 mk-1
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Shaun Empie <shaun.empie@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone, I just joined the group as I have been researching electric
> propulsion for my sailboat. I have a new Honda BF8 Classic outboard but I'd
> like to convert to electric for the learning experience. The boat is about
> 4000# displacement, 2000# being the lead keel so it is very stable. I am
> searching for a donor motor for cheap or free. So far I am looking at this
> motor... Etek replacement<http://www.evparts.com/products/street-vehicle/motors--dot/24-to-48-volt-street-vehicle-motors/mt5227.htm>.
>
>
> Has anyone done a conversion for this size displacement hull before? I'm
> just looking for some guidance or advice from someone with a similar
> conversion.
>
> Thanks,
> Shaun
>
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