Dagny
Member I
Wondering if anyone has converted their Ericson (or other sailboat, for that matter) from Gas/Diesel to All Electric? Christian Williams and Solarken have commented on this briefly in another thread, but -- as Christian so wisely requested -- it's probably best to start a new thread on this topic.
I currently have four 100w solar panels kicking out 13.7v into a 250Ah LFP array (200Ah LFH + 50 Ah Lead Acid for the CCA to start my Perkins 3-cylinder diesel). All about adding more/swapping out existing solar panels, charge controllers, batteries, and whatnot! Any members have any experience with this?
Curious as to available options for motors and controllers...as well as hp/torque output, efficiency, durability and so on. Would love nothing more than to get away from my noisy diesel, since I have so spend quite a bit of time motoring around various channels, rivers, etc. Would even consider a wind turbine, even though they're not the quietest...at least from what I've experienced.
Any and all comments are appreciated. Successes AND failures!
Thank you!
I currently have four 100w solar panels kicking out 13.7v into a 250Ah LFP array (200Ah LFH + 50 Ah Lead Acid for the CCA to start my Perkins 3-cylinder diesel). All about adding more/swapping out existing solar panels, charge controllers, batteries, and whatnot! Any members have any experience with this?
Curious as to available options for motors and controllers...as well as hp/torque output, efficiency, durability and so on. Would love nothing more than to get away from my noisy diesel, since I have so spend quite a bit of time motoring around various channels, rivers, etc. Would even consider a wind turbine, even though they're not the quietest...at least from what I've experienced.
Any and all comments are appreciated. Successes AND failures!
Thank you!