Thursday, April 1, 2010

[Electric Boats] Re: solar cup

 

I get it, April fool's, right?

It's amazing how quickly cars transitioned from oil to solar after the World Solar Challenges started in 1987. I'm sure that the boating world will convert just as quickly.

All kidding aside, while these programs are critical for the experimental development of new technologies, the problem is very narrowly defined and the solutions are very specialized. It may take decades before any advancements found here will trickle down to a small segment of the recreational or commercial boating world.

Eric
Marina del Rey, CA

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "gramplarry" <pfister.l@...> wrote:
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> Being new to the world of electric boats I was suprised when a fellow asked me to supply a prop for the "solar cup" in california. http://www.mwdh2o.com/mwdh2o/pages/education/solar_cup/solar_cup_01.html
> Or simply google solar cup look at the video. I believe that here is the future of electric boats. Give these kids a few years and the diesel will be used only for mooring weights.
> larry
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[Electric Boats] Hello All!

 

Just wanted to introduce myself. I live and sail in WA and currently working on an electric sailboat project.
Creating a spreadsheet that calculates electrical needs to figure alternative power options so we can decide if we will be able repower with an electric motor or hybrid. ?? Crazy complicated. Going cross-eyed.
Thought this might be a good place for ideas/suggestions, the like.
Good to meet you all!

Yona Burdge
www.GoGreenSailor.com

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[Electric Boats] Re: Solidnav on ebay

 

Looks like a good price for a cosmetic "scratch and dent" item.

Eric
Marina del Rey

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "acsarfkram" <acsarfkram@...> wrote:
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> I just saw this on ebay;
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SolidNav-Explorer-Electric-Propulsion-Motor_W0QQitemZ140380480917QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gear?hash=item20af542595
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> I don't know anything about this motor but it looks like a good price if it's not too damaged.
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> Mark
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[Electric Boats] solar cup

 

Being new to the world of electric boats I was suprised when a fellow asked me to supply a prop for the "solar cup" in california. http://www.mwdh2o.com/mwdh2o/pages/education/solar_cup/solar_cup_01.html
Or simply google solar cup look at the video. I believe that here is the future of electric boats. Give these kids a few years and the diesel will be used only for mooring weights.
larry

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[Electric Boats] Solidnav on ebay

 

I just saw this on ebay;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SolidNav-Explorer-Electric-Propulsion-Motor_W0QQitemZ140380480917QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gear?hash=item20af542595

I don't know anything about this motor but it looks like a good price if it's not too damaged.

Mark

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[Electric Boats] Re: buying a Torqeedo 1003

 

Hi

I am thinking about getting a 1003 for my 28 foot sailboat. Just for getting out of the harbor and back in again. There is a little test of a pre-production model on a little boat: http://www.horsbord-electrique.com/index.php/2010/03/18/essai-en-avant-premiere-du-nouveau-travel-1003/. However, it is in French, but there is a little movie and it gives an impression of its power at least when used on a small boat. On a previous test they used the same boat to test the travel 400, 800 and Cruise http://www.horsbord-electrique.com/index.php/2009/10/19/essai-du-zegul-380-avec-le-travel-401-travel-801-et-le-cruise-2-0/
There you can compare max speeds. Which don't seem to differ very much for the boat in question.

Matti

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Roland" <lightdoesnotage@...> wrote:
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> Hey, I am a gold miner in washington state....well, we don't actually have much good gold left and the lawmakers have such strict rules here that really it is pointless...I really want to spend a summer in Alaska prospecting though. Is that Nome beach gold you mine?
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> I have never ridden in a portaboat but I would guess if a 2 or 3 hp gas outboard would move it then the 1003 would do just as well. You need to consider if you just want to use it for short hops or if you plan to be out all day in it (in which case you would need more batteries or some way of recharging it). I plan on using it as a light auxillary on my 17 foot Montogomery sailboat.
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> > Hi-I have a portaboat 14 ft. I'm thinking of buying a torqueedo 1003 (same as you) reply if you can give me more inside info whether it's a good matchup I'm a gold miner out of nome alaska
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Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Prius Motor

 

Nicholas,

Check out the following site. A guy used a Prius battery in the Wye Island electric boat marathon. http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/boating/4333018.html?page=3
Ned


On Mar 31, 2010, at 9:00 PM, Nicholas Luker wrote:

 

Hello All
Has anybody tried using a Prius motor and inverter to drive a boat?
Prius inverters are available on Ebay  U.S. for about $650 and they handle a lot of power
I have not seen M1 and M2 (the electric motors from a prius) being sold separately
But there is a complete power train on Ebay at the moment for $2k and this would contain M1 and M2
and comes with the invertor
Looking at photo's of the inverter and motors on various sites , they sure are built to last!

Nick


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