[Public-list] electric repower, steam and diesel smell

[Roger L Kingsland]

Dan,

I looked into electric and Mike Minehold set me straight with his sobering
numbers.  Also, I recently got a notice from one of the companies I
contacted indicating they had a marine "package."  I got prices; over
$10,000 for 2/3 the power I now have at the same weight as my diesel.  This
is WITHOUT any power source; batteries, solar cells, wind generator or
diesel generator.

I am holding out for steam power (http://www.pursuitdynamics.com/marine.php)
which seems to be the next "big idea" in propulsion.  I spoke with the
Pursuit Dynamics' US Rep who said they are focusing on the food service
industry before adding marine.  Of course, something will still need to be
burned to produce the steam but I assume a steam generator is way simpler
than an internal combustion engine.

RE diesel smell, I agree; it stinks and, for me, encourages mal de mare.  I
don't know how effective it will be, but I moved my fuel tank to below the
cockpit so all diesel is in one compartment.  I also have a separate
ventilation system for everything aft of the cabin.  Air flows through
cockpit lockers first then though engine compartment.   I put the exhaust
fan at the downstream end of the air flow (aft end of engine compartment).
This should put the engine compartment under negative pressure which I hope
will prevent diesel smell from getting into the cabin.

Just for yucks, I looked at a 50 footer last week while I was in Miami on
business.  It was closed up tight and had a strong diesel smell.  The broker
told me that Bounce fabric softener absorbs diesel smell.  I guess you just
place fresh sheets on the engine cover.

Roger Kingsland
Chief Boat Boy, Rubber/Scraper, Check Writer and Splash Dreamer
Alberg 30 #148, "PERFECT intentions"
N40-33.92, W79-51.25


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dan walker" <dsailormon at yahoo.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 6:45 PM
Subject: [Public-list] electric repower


> as many know, i have been slowly moving towards repowering from gas to
diesel. then i started thinking about going to electric. stumbled on ngc's
website, and now see their name as a sponsor for the alberg 30 site. looked
to see if anyone has done this in the group but found no refernces. so, has
anyone had any experience in this area? diesel smell has always nauseated me
so this method has a lot of appeal
> constructive comments are welcome
> dan
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