[Public-List] Electric Auxiliary

[Tom Steele via Public-List]

Yeah, I like the idea of it, but reading through some of the blogs of
people who've taken the leap it just seems that there are too many
compromises - range, extra consideration given to tide and current and
their impact on cruising time/range, etc.

On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Andrew Johns <johnsab9 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I seriously looked into the kit provided by this outfit.
>
> http://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/electric-sailboat-kits-
> and-accessories-inboard-motor-ev.html
>
> While the electric aspect is very enticing... no loud diesel, no fuel or
> oil.
>
> Unfortunately i found it would not work for how we use our boat.
>
> The storage capacity required for a 5 knot cruise for 3+ hours is
> unmanageable with traditional batteries (lithium may be an option).
>
> The other major drawback was that most systems will eventually overheat
> and have very limited range at full power settings. I have had several
> occasions ( particularly one three years ago) where I required full engine
> output for extended periods. A situation where a diesel would happly run
> almost indefinitely provided it had enough fuel.
>
> For me it was best to stay with the diesel. ( or if cost was no object go
> with a hybrid system)
>
> http://www.hybrid-marine.co.uk/5.html
>
> For an application where you required 60min of slow maneuvering in and out
> of a marina it would be Ideal.
>
> Good Luck,
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 9, 2016 at 8:09 PM, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> A couple of folks have converted to electric.  One example is
>> https://sailingintotheblue.wordpress.com/
>> One example from their blog is
>> https://sailingintotheblue.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/there-
>> were-electric-motor-problems-because-of-us/
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 9, 2016 at 7:43 PM, Wes Gardner via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Hey Tom,
>> >
>> > I DIDN'T do it because of cost. I was quoted 12K for a Thoosa system.
>> This
>> > was with batteries (4 of them) but uninstalled.  Dunno with a haul-out,
>> new
>> > shaft, new prop, fair amount of large gauge wiring, new engine beds and
>> > some patching up where my old engine panel would have been just what the
>> > total would be.  They also did a usage analysis for me and if I were to
>> run
>> > flat-out, I'd get one hour of run-time. That killed it for me.
>> >
>> >
>> > Wes
>> >
>> > > On Oct 9, 2016, at 3:39 PM, via Public-List
>> <public-list at lists.alberg30.
>> > org> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > I've searched the archives and I see a lot of discussion about the
>> > topic, but has anyone actually pulled trigger and gone electric?
>> Interested
>> > to see some real-world reviews.
>> > >
>> > > Tom Steele
>> > > L'Esprit #288
>> > >
>> > >
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