Hi folks,
I'm new to the forum/group but reading all your messages and advice with great interest.
I have a Sadler 32 with a 40 year old Bukh and I'm looking at converting to electric. Thunderstruck motors are my preference at the moment.
My one big concern is range. I'd like to be able to go 12 - 15 NM, if necessary, with a headwind (I had a recent long-distance passage and this ended up being fairly critical).
What do you think, is that realistic?
I could go for a bigger set of batteries if necessary. That distance wouldn't be regular - just needs to be available in case.
Cheers,
Cian
On Sat, 4 Jul 2020 at 19:22, Jeff McDaniel mrbcast@gmail.com [electricboats]<electricboats@yahoogroups.com> wrote:That sounds awesome. Do you have any pics and what kind of range and speed do you get?Jeff...On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 12:14 PM D C armyofpenguins@gmail.com [electricboats] <electricboats@yahoogroups.com> wrote:Jeff,I converted a Buchan 37 last year using the 10kW Thunderstruck kit. For the battery, I used 48 CALB 100ah cells from Electric Car Parts Company. I arranged my cells in 3 cells parallel, then strung together 16 in series (3P16S).I used Thunderstruck's EVCC and BMS modules, their 2500 charger, and the dilithium display. Overall I've been very happy with them all.My bus bars are overkill by most people's standards but I minimized resistance, eliminated overheating concerns, and simplified connections between cells by making custom bus bars that connect 3 cells to 3 other cells with a single bar. I bought 1/8-inch X 4-inch copper flat bar from onlinemetals.com.On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 6:33 AM Jeff McDaniel mrbcast@gmail.com [electricboats] <electricboats@yahoogroups.com> wrote:I have a 42 year old Hunter 30 that I am restoring. I am in the process of getting the small engine compartment ready for a 10kw thunderstruck engine. I would love to hear some of your suggestions on batts, chargers and solar that you would recommend. Thanks.Jeff McDaniel
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