[Public-List] Electric Aux power

Tue Dec 9 11:41:07 PST 2008

Gord,

I thought you rowed TOUCH WOOD???

PS - I actually did try that w/ my Rhodes 19; mounted sculling oar locks on
the combings (just the right distance apart), bought some used carbon oars
(from Princeton rowing no less), fashioned a seat that fit over the
centerboard trunk and did my first test row on a trip to the Jersey shore.
In a 5 knot headwind with 1/2" waves and slack tide I think I got 5 boat
lengths in 25 very hard strokes.  Fortunately the wind blew me back to the
dock where the ambulance was waiting.  My back and heart are much better
now, as long as I don't laugh.    

Roger 148

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Interesting, Roger.

I think the big issue is still range.  I look forward to developments in
that area.  My own interest is in ref to TOUCH WOOD.

Gord

On 12/9/08 9:34 AM, "Roger L. Kingsland" <r.kingsland at ksba.com> wrote:

> Some time ago I found a company making a similar electric propulsion 
> water pod (sorry, did a quick search and couldn't find it) and thought 
> it was pretty cool because a lot of the weight seems to move down 
> (beats replacing your cast iron keel with lead, Gord).  With one on 
> each side, in close quarters the barkey might handle like those twin 
> screw sport fishing boats (OK, that might be a bit of a stretch).  I 
> just wonder what impact the added wetted surface and 2 propellers would
have boat speed under sail.
> 
> Perhaps electric power is getting more feasible.  More quiet and less 
> stink sure are appealing.
> 
> 
> Roger 148
> 
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> Milley
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> 
> Thanks Rod, I'll look at this option.
> Peter
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rod Symmes" <harmony at aztec-net.com>
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> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 1:59 PM
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> 
>> Peter;
>>     Have you looked at this external electric pod unit.  A good heat
> dissipation system and it even recharges your batteries while you sail.
>> The only problem I haven't figured out is mounting location.  I guess 
>> on a
> full keel boat, you have to buy one for each side of the keel.
>> 
>> http://www.re-e-power.com/
>> 
>> Cheers,    Rod
>> 
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>> 
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Peter Milley
>>   To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>>   Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:18 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Public-List] Electric Aux power
>> 
>> 
>>   Hi Gord,
>>   I'm researching electric power for Privateer, my Whitby Continental
>>   Folkboat. She was never pierced for an Atomic 4. This would be an
>>   installation as opposed to a conversion.   I would like to bounce some
> ideas
>>   off him and discuss my proposal.
>>   Peter.
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
>>   To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all"
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>>   Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:21 PM
>>   Subject: [Public-List] Electric Aux power
>> 
>> 
>>> Hello gang...
>>> 
>>> I have a client who has installed a fairly nifty electric aux motor 
>>> in
> his
>>> new 32' wooden yacht.  He is willing to discuss his experience with
> people
>>> interested in his project.
>>> 
>>> I recall there was some discussion earlier - folks who are 
>>> interested
> can
>>> write to me off list and I will put them in touch.
>>> 
>>> Cheers -
>>> 
>>> Gord #426 Surprised
>>> (I am considering changing my A30's name to what I wrote above in
> light of
>>> the earth-shaking political news here today...)
>>> 
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