Sevcon Controller - Where to begin.

Hello folks, new to the forum currently re fitting an atlantic clipper 36 ketch yacht.
Trying to do a shoestring EV conversion, mainly for my own knowledge as for the past 5 years i've been rebuilding diesel engines and think its time to add some new skill sets.
Today my Sevcon- Gen4 -size 6 controller arrived. But I'm a little stumped on where to begin.
I have a 48v AC Juli Lift motor (20kw) from an old forklift. That I want to power, from 16 x 3.2v -280ah LIfep04 with another 16 x being added at a later date. I don't plan on maxing the motor out, far from it, the smallest amount of draw to make her move and occasionally punch a tide, with solar, wind and a backup genset.

I guess the first question is - What are others using for throttle controls, how does this translate to reverse.

Would mainly like to hear from others doing similar.

Wanted to welcome you to ES!
Diesel mechanic going Electric, that's great. Looking forward to see the end result.

Just wanted to offer a link to a build that may help. A few pictures of the motor would help.

Shamrock, 25 foot sailboat electric conversion with an ebike hub motor Justin is the owner of Grin Technologies Ltd Did did a detailed build and has helped others in his area.

Here is a good place to start:
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36146&hilit=sevcon

There are more threads, but this one is probably the biggest.

If you ever find an expert willing to help remotely, from anywhere in the world, even if they are charging what you think are outrageous rates

please post a new thread with their contact info.