Thanks for your advice John. I would have to modify the stern quite a bit to accept an outboard. I was hoping to use the existing driveshaft and prop etc. This boat is a daily commute for me year round up here in British Columbia. Only a 900 meter run, but in all kinds of weather. I like the idea of an inboard drive for longevity of components. But also I would really like to retain the look of the boat too.
On Apr 1, 2018, at 1:03 PM, oak oak_box@yahoo.com [electricboats] <electricboats@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Kim,I would be inclined to suggest the Torqeedo 4R Electric Outboard, rated at 10hp. I would think it would push your 16' tug to 4mph just fine. However - the problem would be that you would have to find a way to mount an outboard - which would probably mean you'd have to make a motor well in the bottom of the boat.The $5000+ plug and play systems might be overkill for what you need? Though by the time you put everything together, it does get pricey.Good luck!JohnOn Sunday, April 1, 2018, 2:50:04 PM CDT, KIM GYE kimgye@shaw.ca [electricboats] <electricboats@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Hello. I am a new member and would welcome advice regarding converting my boat (a home built 16' tug) from 25hp diesel to electric drive. I am having trouble figuring out what size motor I need as I don't have displacement info on this boat etc. She weighs about 3000lbs. Beam at waterline is 7'. Length at waterline is 16'. Submerged depth is 2' not including keel/rudder. The motor is old and probably would honestly rate at 20 hp. My hull speed is 4 knots max and I attain that using only 1200 rpm. Motor max rpm under load is about 2200 .
I have looked at plug and play systems from the bigger companies but they are $5500 us and up which is above my budget for a drive system before batteries. I have found two companies that have sail boat systems for about $1600 us (Thunderstruck and Electricmotorsport) they are both in California. Does anyone have any advice or can point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
Kim
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