Diy Electric Propulsion For Boats
Electric propulsion boils down to a very simple concept. an electric motor is connected to propeller, power is supplied to the motor, the motor spins, and the boat moves. how hard can it be?. Running at 36v near top speed. seems like plenty of thrust and too much speed. may be better to run at 24v with this prop.. Electric motors are in constant ‘stand by’ mode; you can engage the control lever at any time for instant forward or reverse propulsion. electric motors achieve instant torque with electromotive force while internal combustion engines need to build rpms gradually by increasing piston firing frequency..
Home boat design forums > design > propulsion > diy marinizing > homemade electric outboard. discussion in 'diy marinizing' started by bnhk88, aug 11, 2009. i did a little "kids boat" with an electric scooter motor, inboard, direct drive through the skeg. motor was rated 250 watts, 2500 rpm on 24vdc. it did about 1/2 that on 12v.. Electric propulsion is an ideal way to push a sailboat. it may also be appropriate for some trawler displacement boats: ideal for day sailing - less than 4hrs motoring.. Also the last update to this topic was already done one year ago.... i found an interesting blog on which a french couple describes their own experience with an electric propulsion system..
