Electric yachts - the future?
- Geoff
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
As long as they also make a 4hp one for Queenslanders.
Geoff
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Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
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Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
- Ozzie
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
Sorry mate that was a reference to the 6 hp Mariner “sail drive “ *outboard. Rectifier, 4 stroke, right pitch prop good gear all round but weighs more than Ayres Rock for my use.
If I were a betting man I’d buy one chain it on the back and make book on how long it would stay there in my mooring area. I’ve checked with the authorities and apparently running 20K volts through the carry handle is illegal
Maybe legal in Qld Geoff
*edit. This is a “Sail Pro” not Sail Drive.. memory failure
If I were a betting man I’d buy one chain it on the back and make book on how long it would stay there in my mooring area. I’ve checked with the authorities and apparently running 20K volts through the carry handle is illegal
Maybe legal in Qld Geoff
*edit. This is a “Sail Pro” not Sail Drive.. memory failure
Ozzie
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
- Peter T
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
Gee Geoff I fail to see why that's illegal mate. Sounds like a great idea to me
Regards Peter T
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"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
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"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
- Geoff
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
Hi Ozzie
Put me down for a redback on it being gone inside a week.
Put me down for a redback on it being gone inside a week.
Geoff
Investigator #50 'Timeless'
Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
Investigator #50 'Timeless'
Investigator #111 'Missy'
As the engineer said, "sure it works in practice, but will it work in theory?"
- Ozzie
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
Ozzie
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
- Andrew
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
How about an inboard electric drive for moored boats, ?they couldn't flog that! The Investigators keel shape looks like theres room to hang a prop shaft under the hull.
But then they might nick the solar panels instead, unless they're riveted on..
But then they might nick the solar panels instead, unless they're riveted on..
Andrew
Investigator #9 Teria
Investigator #9 Teria
- Andrew
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
Too true Ozzie, won't hold my breath either. Its not going to change in a hurry, forces beyond our control are at work.Ozzie wrote: ↑Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:32 am Agree Andrew. I’ll keep s schlepping the Mariner about
The beauty of an electric rig is enticing but so was a jet pack 70 years ago . Stilll not available at Aldi .
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-25/ ... g/13178910
“Cars of the future: The hype, the high hopes, and the sobering reality.”
This article on today’s ABC web site talks to the issues I’ve raised earlier.
Andrew
Investigator #9 Teria
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- Peter T
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
How about the inboard electric motor converting into a generator when you are sailing? The water passing the prop turns the motor / generator generating power. Add solar and wind and away we go. Quite possible and they wouldn't know what to steal first.
Regards Peter T
" Sail-La-Vie," # 114
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
" Sail-La-Vie," # 114
"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
- Andrew
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
It's possible to re-generate off a prop and that would be an ideal situation to have. not sure how many Amps output with only 4-5 knots boat speed tho. Solar could be far better than wind power, at least its silent, safe and could also form a sun canopy.
Andrew
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- Ozzie
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Re: Electric yachts - the future?
https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/ex ... ainability
While checking some old links to dump into the new “links” thread I came across “boatus.com” again (added it) and began sorting through the newer articles. Here is a converted diesel to solar auxiliary set up for a 30’ keeler. Doable, but not cheap and done with domestic gear rather than marine grade. Great execution, and I’m not knocking the gents involved by any means but main takeaway from the article is the area of solar panels needed. The cabin mounted ones would somewhat limit your operating it as a sailboat. All in all a very informative read on the subject and quite well explained even to the electrically challenged like me.
With the passage into normality of the LED and the iWatch it’s not too far off I suppose that the main limit on the viability of these systems, the evolution of the battery will eventually make it commonplace too.
While checking some old links to dump into the new “links” thread I came across “boatus.com” again (added it) and began sorting through the newer articles. Here is a converted diesel to solar auxiliary set up for a 30’ keeler. Doable, but not cheap and done with domestic gear rather than marine grade. Great execution, and I’m not knocking the gents involved by any means but main takeaway from the article is the area of solar panels needed. The cabin mounted ones would somewhat limit your operating it as a sailboat. All in all a very informative read on the subject and quite well explained even to the electrically challenged like me.
With the passage into normality of the LED and the iWatch it’s not too far off I suppose that the main limit on the viability of these systems, the evolution of the battery will eventually make it commonplace too.
Ozzie
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)
Investigator #143 "SPRITZIG II"
The Mariner - “It’s too strange here. It doesn’t move right." ...
Enola - “Helen said that it’s only land sickness."
Waterworld (1995)