Re: [electricboats] Electric Motor for 40' Sailboat

Air cooled is possible at 10-15kw as long as it's designed for it. Can even push it to 20kw with a lot of air exchange. Also keep in mind, I wouldn't do an air cooled 20kw, if you planned on actually using the full 20kw for hours on end. 

Matt Foley 

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On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 8:30 PM, Lee Eldridge <lee@vombatus.com.au> wrote:

have a look at freerchobby.

seems dodgy name but people I see on youtube are using their motors etc. outspinnermotors are highertorque lower speed

Best regards

Lee Eldridge

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On 11 Jun 2025, at 04:41, cammcnally10@outlook.com via groups.io <cammcnally10=outlook.com@groups.io> wrote:



Thanks Peter,

 

I would prefer an air-cooled system but did not see any engines listed on Thunderstruck that also met all my other requirements. I am still trying to figure out what specifications of an engine to value above others. I will definitely reach out to them as they have only received good reviews from this group.

 

-CM