Hi Dave,
I know what you mean, so many projects, so little time...
Sounds interesting though. I look forward to hearing about your results.
Cheers,
Jim
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Dave Kellogg <inganear1@...> wrote:
>
> Jim,
> The system that I have been building for the last 4 years does just that,
> modified Rice speed nozzle, 5 blade 14 inch, 13 pitch composite prop and a
> separate alternator on the prop shaft. Life has not dictated the time to do
> all the testing and put forth the numbers that everyone wants to see to believe,
> that's ok, from what I have seen so far I'm happy for my use.... I sincerely
> believe this is the way for sailboat regeneration... I have a new platform for
> test now and I'm trying to get back on task.
> Dave K
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: luv2bsailin <luv2bsailin@...>
> To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, March 25, 2011 9:28:34 PM
> Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Experiences with Sail-powered Regeneration?
>
> I wonder if anyone has tried optimizing for regen instead of propulsion?
> Sounds like that's what you're looking for Jak. I have a few old props laying
> around, once the lake thaws out maybe I'll work out a way to put one on
> backwards and see what happens. It would be interesting to measure the
> difference.
> Jim
>
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Eric" <ewdysar@> wrote:
> >
> I would not plan on doing any better than that with a system that is designed
> for propulsion, the regen has to be a secondary consideration.
> >
>
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