Well done on your boat project. By tab thrusters I am assuming you mean the MinnKota or Lenco trim tab mounted trolling motors. Trolling motors are designed for a top speed of about 4 miles per hour. At 16 feet this should be near the hull speed of your boat. Borrow a GPS and check the top speed with your single trolling motor. If it is near 4 mph you will not get much more speed but more thrust control would be advantageous. I believe steering by swivelling the motor gives better control than a rudder. If you need more thrust, a second trolling motor is your cheapest option. Get full variable speed for efficiency, the stepped speed motors are not efficient at part throttle. The thrusters would certainly work. A single Parsun or Torqueedo would offer greater efficiency (battery range) at more money. Speed and range (battery limitations) will have to be a low priority for any successful electric cruiser.
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electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "howard" <haschutt@...> wrote:
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> I am a newbie here, so I apologise if this subject has been previously discussed.
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> I have a very unique boat (pictures in my file "LITTLE LILLY PAD" that I am considering powering with tab thrusters.
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> I would appreciate any help on the best type or other helpful information.
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> Howard
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