Monday, July 18, 2011

Re: [Electric Boats] Hybrid drive

 

Hi James, sounds good, expensive = good :-( is that a DC generator then? What is included for batteries? Will I need an inverter for 120VAC?
Kerry

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, James Lambden <james@...> wrote:
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> Hi
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> We are building a 5 KW diesel electric generator to pair with our 5.5 KW electric drive.
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> Production is scheduled for September and cost is estimated at $7,000 for the generator and $5,000 for the drive - total hybrid price being $12,000 plus batteries and accessories.
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> Best Regards,
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> James
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> Propulsion Marine Products by
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> Above the Waterline, Ltd.
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> On Jul 17, 2011, at 12:11 AM, kerryfenn wrote:
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> > Hi, I am hoping to build a 24 to 28 foot cruiser for extended cruising using electric power. I am planning on using a small DC generator to directly power the drive motor as well as charge the batteries. There will be an inverter to power AC items.
> > Does anybody have any suggestions or ideas on this particular type of drive package?
> > Thanks,
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