Re: [electricboats] trolling motor lower unit

I'd be worried about having four new through-hulls. But then I'm not any good at that kind of work :-)

Unless you are trying to keep the atomic 4, a much simpler proposition would be to use something like the ThunderStruck kit and replace your inboard. There are quite a few on this list who have done exactly that with exactly your type of boat and it is a very successful formula.

If we set aside the labor cost of removing the atomic 4, I imagine that all the through-hull work you are describing and then system testing for a somewhat unknown system with unknown results and tuning would very likely be quite a bit more labor than an electric inboard. if you are keeping the atomic 4, then of course you have to add that labor savings back in. Though if you keep it it would be really tight quarters in there for working on the inside end of the new through-hulls. 

But, blazing new ground is always interesting, and you might learn things that are more more applicable to other boats or setups. If your primary aim is to tinker, experiment, and learn, then this might be a fulfilling direction. If your primary aim is to have an electric sailboat, then for your particular boat one of the off-the-shelf or kit solutions that has been proven well is a better and quicker path.

On Jan 3, 2022, at 09:36, Glenn Holland <gholland1@nc.rr.com> wrote:



Pretty much calm conds.  GH

From: Luke Johnson

Sent: Monday, January 03, 2022 12:26 PM

To: electricboats@groups.io

Subject: Re: [electricboats] trolling motor lower unit

Thanks Glenn,

That's a really good reference - same idea, roughly 1/4 the power and 1/4 the displacement.

Curious what conditions you could get 4 knots in - glassy smooth or blowing, or both?