[Public-List] Electric Aux power

[Gordon Laco]

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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> Thanks Rod, I'll look at this option.
> Peter
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rod Symmes" <harmony at aztec-net.com>
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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
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>>   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"
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>>   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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