"They are the most reliable motors on the boat. Unless you hand crank the diesels (no electric starter), gravity fed fuel (no electric fuel pump) hand bilge pumps (no electric bilge pumps)"
These are rudimentary electrical in nature, not hit-tech embedded electronics. As for "racing sailboats with electronics" I am sure you are looking a mega dollars, not some crafted together electronics tied to aftermarket electric propulsion. Spend enough (as I mentioned in military grade or aviation), yes it can work mostly flawlessly.
On 01/05/2021 11:28 a.m., Mike Gunning wrote:
Eric,
I concur. Over 600 conversions on ocean going sailboats up to 40000lbs. If you do it right with quality marine components you will have a safe and reliable system. Yes you can cross oceans as I am aware of many blue water cruisers with 1000's of open blue water sailing. Some Volvo Vendee racers have electric propulsion.
I look at sailboats as compromise and recommend sailors select what is the best for them and their sailing agenda.
I actually do understand purest who do not have any propulsion systems on their sailboats but sails. But there is not a diesel or gas powered sailboat that does absolutely depend on electric motors. They are the most reliable motors on the boat. Unless you hand crank the diesels (no electric starter), gravity fed fuel (no electric fuel pump) hand bilge pumps (no electric bilge pumps), And who does not say a short prayer "Lord please let it start" when you need an emergency start of a diesel.
Just saying,.
Mike Electric Yacht
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