[Public-List] Electric Aux power

Gordon Laco mainstay at csolve.net
Tue Dec 9 11:59:43 PST 2008 

Funny you should bring up rowing...

One of my stories about my TOUCH WOOD days was the time I was becalmed for
many hours off Toronto.  I had told my parents that I would be home for
supper; but as I always do, I also gave them a 'call the Coast Guard' time
six hours later.

I was bringing the boat home from Whitby; but just a few miles short of
home, in a dead clock calm ran out of fuel.  By midnight my running lights
had killed the battery stone dead and of course this all occurred in the
days before cell phones.

I tried sculling her a-la WoodenBoat Magazine but after hours of work my
reference bearing remained unchanged.  The water was a still as glass and
the night was utterly black.

Sure enough about 2am I could see a speed boat running to and from inshore
of me; I guessed correctly that I was reported overdue.  I had lost my
flashlight while climbing back aboard earlier after trying to tow from the
dinghy, so my only signaling device was my flare pistol.  Not wanting to
cause a general panic (I was in no danger, but only wanted to be reported to
my parents as safe) I waited until the police boat was at it's closest pass
to me - still a couple of miles away - then aimed horizonataly with the
pistol and pulled the trigger.

All I heard was a click.  'Damn, a dud', I thought.  I aimed down at the
water, cocked it and pulled again.  This time there was a bang and a
terrific flash - in the light of which I saw that the dinghy was alongside.

Yup, I shot it.

Just so you all will benefit from my experience, an Olin 12 gauge flare
pistol is quite a weapon.  I blew a hole about 1" in diameter right through
the dink's 1/4" marine plywood transom.  I could see the shell boiling and
burning as it sank.

The cops didn't see me, and I didn't try to signal them again.  They found
me about an hour later and towed me home.

I made the huge mistake of telling a friend what had happened and
subsequently was called up to receive an award at our sailing club's annual
dinner that winter...

Gord
#426 Surprise (equipped with several flashlights)





On 12/9/08 2:41 PM, "Roger L. Kingsland" <r.kingsland at ksba.com> wrote:

> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Gordon Laco
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:45 AM
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Electric Aux power
> 
> 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
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org
>> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Peter
>> Milley
>> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 2:08 PM
>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Electric Aux power
>> 
>> Thanks Rod, I'll look at this option.
>> Peter
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rod Symmes" <harmony at aztec-net.com>
>> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all"
>> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 1:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Electric Aux power
>> 
>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> ~~~~ _/)~~~ _/)_/) ~~~~
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>    ~~    ~~~~~    ~~~~
>>> 
>>>   ----- 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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