Volvo? OMC? Yanmar? Bukh? Quite a few choices of brands and models out there....
Loren
Loren
I've been thinking about using electric for auxiliary power for a while. My latest thought was to use a saildrive lower end and attach an electric motor. I'm thinking there is probably a saildrive unit out there with a blown engine that I can get for a reasonable price. In my search for info I found this http://www.sillette.co.uk/elect_saildrives.pdf I sent Sillette an email and haven't heard back regarding pricing but I'm sure it's too much to spend on my $2700.00 1968 E23.
So to your question Loren, any lower unit that works, has a folding prop and the smaller the better. Do you have any ideas on brands/models?
Thanks, Mark
So to your question Loren, any lower unit that works, has a folding prop and the smaller the better. Do you have any ideas on brands/models?
Thanks, Mark
http://huberman.org/sailboat/
Here is a newer site about a sailboat with electric propusion. If nothin else, it is interesting viewing and reading.
Since your boat is not too large, I wonder if a large "trolling motor" on a bracket would be a good experiment -- a fisherman might buy it if/when you decide to sell it later. This might be a good way to gain real-world experience in thrust, amphours, etc.
The "Harbor 20" has an electric aux. Here is their parts list with a price for the electric motor. You might ask 'em where they are sourcing it.
http://www.wdschock.com/harbor20/h20_partlist1.htm
Wish I could help you more...
Loren
Here is a newer site about a sailboat with electric propusion. If nothin else, it is interesting viewing and reading.
Since your boat is not too large, I wonder if a large "trolling motor" on a bracket would be a good experiment -- a fisherman might buy it if/when you decide to sell it later. This might be a good way to gain real-world experience in thrust, amphours, etc.
The "Harbor 20" has an electric aux. Here is their parts list with a price for the electric motor. You might ask 'em where they are sourcing it.
http://www.wdschock.com/harbor20/h20_partlist1.htm
Wish I could help you more...
Loren
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