Re: [electricboats] Configuration for converting 1963 Mercury outboard to electric?

I don't think this setup will have near enough power for you, but it's an interesting study of converting a gas outboard to electric:

Converting a Gas Outboard to Electric Made Simple youtu.be

-Steve

On Oct 23, 2024, at 9:04 PM, bobkart <couch45@msn.com> wrote:



Let's assume 24hp is good for 'cruising speed'  That's 18kW at the prop, but considering drivetrain losses, let's go with 20kW input.  The real number is probably higher.

 

So 20kWh of battery will get you that one hour of cruising.  Using LFP chemistry, your battery weight will be around 250lb.