- AC20 with controller from Thunderstruck….+prefect
- Kiwiprop 21' feathering. Perfect
- 2 x50 amps at 48v LIFEPO4 with 150amp BMS each. The batteries are perfect, customized in China in a SS box with bracket ready to bolt on. The BMS were handmade in China! I changed them for some more reliable ones
- 48v to 12v DC transformer. Very useful. Plenty of amps for the electronic with lead sealed batteries
- 50 amps 48v charger. Made in China, broke two times but repaired by the supplier. I just changed for an Elcon charger (made in China as well)
- 2000w 48v inverter for the microwave, music, computer and tools …
- 2500w 240v petrol generator. Maybe worse than a diesel. $500 to change the carb and It took fire. But easy to replace as only 40kg. I just got a 48v 50 amps petrol generator. It should enlarge the mileage range
Summary
All good, less expensive than a new diesel, easier to fit alone. No expensive maintenance. The system gives a nice, comfortable and relaxing sailing day as the engine is always switch on.
No more stop at the marina for diesel. I have 10l petrol tank in my car.
I can fix, modify, remove, improve myself with very few tools
Downside
None, but careful sailing trip planning according to the wind forecast
Problem
I do not get regeneration from the spinning propeller. Under sail at 6knots, It free spins at around 150 rpm (so 750 rpm for the engine), but as soon as I switch on the system, the propeller rotation slows to 30 rpm, 150 engine rpm is not enough to regenerate. If I push slightly the throttle in, I read 1 amp consumption
Posted by: Berlouin Fred <berlouin@yahoo.com>
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