Re: [Electric Boats] Want to convert a glasstron 184 to electric. Any advice?

 

sv wrote:

>I am wondering how they
>are getting 2000# plus elec cars to move at 70mph, and without 100-200
>batteries? Can't that tech be used in boats? Yes, drag of water is
>worse than tires on pavement, but is it THAT much difference to cause
>such a big drop in MPH?

Yes, water is 800 times heavier than air. So pushing it aside and
making waves in it cost that much more energy.

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Hans Rijnbout
Utrecht, Netherlands

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