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I'll preface this:Endless Sphere is a great forum where braincells run rampant and wild. Thanks.
My dilemma: how to win an all-electric boat race, the Wye River Electric Boat Challenge. The race starts on the first friday in October each year, out of St. Michaels, MD. Or more accurately, from the Miles River Yact Club. The challenge is overseen by Tom Hesselink and the Electric Boat Association of America.
So far,most recently, Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards have dominated. Charlie Illif demo'ed mind-blowing speed with a forty foot rowing shell that can do 20mph--and even more. He's powered by AGM's and aan electrified lower outboard unit. He holds a course record, but has dnf'ed of late. The race is 24 miles long! That demands a LOT of battery.
I've been the RC outrunner motor route. I've combusted ESC's and motors. It's not pretty, it costs, and I'm happy to be alive and uncharred.
I have Nissan Leaf modules for power, but am bewildered (and pretty ignorant) of the array of motors out there.
I might have a thousand bucks to spend. From what I've seen (having been in the race 4 times) I'll need 5hp, about 4kw, of motor. I have 30 Leaf modules. Each is rated at 500kw, with 8volts nominal output.
Any suggestions for reliable, efficient powerplants??? (And implied in powerplant is motor as well as controller)
My dilemma: how to win an all-electric boat race, the Wye River Electric Boat Challenge. The race starts on the first friday in October each year, out of St. Michaels, MD. Or more accurately, from the Miles River Yact Club. The challenge is overseen by Tom Hesselink and the Electric Boat Association of America.
So far,most recently, Torqeedo 4.0 electric outboards have dominated. Charlie Illif demo'ed mind-blowing speed with a forty foot rowing shell that can do 20mph--and even more. He's powered by AGM's and aan electrified lower outboard unit. He holds a course record, but has dnf'ed of late. The race is 24 miles long! That demands a LOT of battery.
I've been the RC outrunner motor route. I've combusted ESC's and motors. It's not pretty, it costs, and I'm happy to be alive and uncharred.
I have Nissan Leaf modules for power, but am bewildered (and pretty ignorant) of the array of motors out there.
I might have a thousand bucks to spend. From what I've seen (having been in the race 4 times) I'll need 5hp, about 4kw, of motor. I have 30 Leaf modules. Each is rated at 500kw, with 8volts nominal output.
Any suggestions for reliable, efficient powerplants??? (And implied in powerplant is motor as well as controller)