tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post5299224715108507738..comments2023-09-25T08:48:48.104-07:00Comments on John Vigor's Blog: Engines on the way outJohn Vigorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02215080385571534292noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-65887492556359903552015-02-18T11:46:47.723-08:002015-02-18T11:46:47.723-08:00I have had electric inboard motor since 2003 and s...I have had electric inboard motor since 2003 and still happy with it. But as said, you need to consider the batteries (in my case about the old engine's mass), your needed range, etc... though there was a German couple that went around the world with electric propulsion. If you have room for solar cells or small honda or similar generator that would also help... and you can use the engine as generator when sailing (some speed lost, though)<br /><br />BR<br />SeppoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-9364989260210257402015-02-16T09:18:14.761-08:002015-02-16T09:18:14.761-08:00I think you are right about electric drive being t...I think you are right about electric drive being the future. Motors appear to be there now and batteries, while not there yet, are coming along. I predict the trend will be to electric motors and on board generators to keep them going on long runs. That will also satisfy the modern longing for microwaves, blenders,refrigerators etc. on board. It doesn't look promising for peaceful evenings at quiet anchorages.Don Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-38780899670162258912015-02-14T10:42:01.849-08:002015-02-14T10:42:01.849-08:00I am at a cross roads with my Alberg 30 propulsion...I am at a cross roads with my Alberg 30 propulsion. I am starting a refit and what to remove the Atomic 4 that is currently in the boat. It runs perfectly fine, infact it was rebuilt in 2008 by Moyer marine. But wife and I want to do some extended cruising and just feel like the spae that the A4 take up could be better utilized. James Baldwin of Atomvoyages.com has been install motor wells in the lazarette and this seems intriguing but I just can"t see myself cutting a large hole to install it. <br />I have been considering and seriously looking at electric. I am, as you pointed out, concerned with distance. A nice new diesel would use half the fuel of my current Atomic and double my range, but electric would cut it. It would cut it to probably 1/8th what my range is currently. <br />Anyway I'm rambling but I, too, am hopeful we can bring battery technology where it needs to be so it can give at least a 40-mile range on a 30fter.Adventures of Salaciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687192402209365671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-8989000501426098552015-02-13T09:36:09.107-08:002015-02-13T09:36:09.107-08:00Thanks for the book recommendation Todd. As for my...Thanks for the book recommendation Todd. As for my boatless state, I wrecked my back pulling up the anchor. Thought I would never be able to do that again. Crushed a couple of vertebrae so that they impinged on the nerve. Suddenly I'm an inch shorter than I used to be and boatless. But I'm getting used to the pain, and looking at boats again. You never know.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />John V.John Vigorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215080385571534292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266108914902271629.post-74676982177158250302015-02-12T19:55:52.727-08:002015-02-12T19:55:52.727-08:00Hi John,
You might be interested in this book:
h...Hi John,<br /><br />You might be interested in this book:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/The-Powerhouse-Inside-Invention-Battery/dp/0670025844<br /><br />And while I'm here, if I may be so bold, how come you don't have a boat at the moment? :-)<br /><br />ToddAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802159591285170304noreply@blogger.com