Thursday, December 16, 2010

Re: [Electric Boats] Re: 10mph Torqeedo powered 16ft inflatable video

 

Very interesting. Is the Torqeedo really as loud as it sounds in the video?

On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:12 AM, John <jehussey@bahamasresearchltd.com> wrote:
 

looks great! thanks for the vid.
where did you get the 16' Saturn? I went to the Saturn website, but couldn't find a 16' narrow model
thanks again
John

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "epowermarine" <todd@...> wrote:
>
> EPower Enthusiasts,
> Here is a new video we shot with a Torqeedo 2.0kw tiller motor "5-6hp gas equivalent", high pitch prop, and Torqeedo Lithium Manganese battery powering a lightweight narrow 16ft inflatable. 89lb boat + 40lb motor + 44lb battery comes in lighter than the 195lb driver (yours truly). This makes a very capable combo where the maneuverability and handling felt `just right'.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfBvn_mxWZs
>
> I recorded 10.7mph top speed full throttle, and it would maintain 10mph even when backing off slightly. I was not measuring amp draw but full throttle should be about 83 amps, and maybe 65-70 or so to needed to maintain about 10mph for approx. 1.5 hours constant. I'll harvest more data when more time allows.
>
> Please contact me off list for additional information, and thanks for the bandwidth.
>
> Capt. Todd
> www.epowermarine.com
>




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