Thats an idea I have given much though about. What do you have? Can you trailer it ?
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Rob Johnson <dopeydriver@...> wrote:
>
> Dan , if you want to take friends for a quiet sail , and some fishing , might I
> suggest you look at something you can troll from.
> And then just sail/motorsail , using your electric motor , and trolling.
> I've been doing a lot of it , not with electric power , but a diesel , and
> motorsailing takes little power usually , unless you have the wind on the nose .
> I stay around 3.5 to 4 knots , and have a lot of success .
> I hope to be using a hybrid setup soon , so I have the best of both worlds.
> Regards Rob J.
>
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> ________________________________
> From: shadyrestdan <af8f000@...>
> To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, 28 April, 2011 12:41:22 PM
> Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Hello
>
> Greg,
> Thanks for the reply. I see your point on converting a boat to electric but,
> have not seen one that make me say "that's It! That's the one!" A sailboat
> re-powered would be more what I am looking for. I live in the big bend of North
> Florida and a lot of our water ways are slow moving and shallow. The purpose of
> the boat would be to have nice quite ride with friends and enjoying the sights
> along the way. I would like it to seat four adults nicely. Maybe even fish
> some. I really want to use the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) principal in
> what ever I do. My problem is the only boats that have that style I like seem to
> be home made, one like on the home page. With your insight and others I will
> find something that will fit my needs. Thanks Dan
>
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Greg Martin" <ffmagellan@> wrote:
> >
> > That's a great question! In fact there are many great answers. My take is that
> >it depends on if you want to just make an electric boat for the fun of making
> >one or if you just want a good electric boat. Electric boating has evolved to
> >the point where if you just want a good electric boat, you could just buy a nice
> >one already made, or find a nice old boat, power or sail that needs a re-power
> >and buy a complete "off the shelf" electric propulsion system from any of
> >several very good companies that already have this figured out and would be more
> >than happy to offer you advice and service for much less trouble. No need to
> >re-invent the wheel... unless you want to, of course!
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> > -Greg Martin
> > s/v Intrepid, Bristol 32e
> > www.ElectricSeas.org
> >
> >
> > --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "shadyrestdan" <af8f000@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have wanted to make an electric boat for years but, always said tomorrow.
> >So today I start. Any ideas how to get started? I like the looks of the boat
> >on the web page. But, is it to much for a first try? I worked as an aircraft
> >repairman for almost 20 years so I have skill.
> >
> > >
> > > So what the name of the boat on the web page and where could i get plans.
> >Thanks
> > >
> >
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