silentguy
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- Sep 15, 2009
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I just created my first electric boat.
Used a Sevylor Quick Pak 5 Inlfatable Kayak,
and built a PVC frame to mount the electric motor on.
I used an 30 pound thrust Minn Kota trolling motor,
and a 80 Amp Hour Deep Cycle 12 Volt Marine battery.
Top speed is only about 2.4 mph, but fast enough for slow cruising,
and at least as fast as I could paddle.
I will try to post some pics later.
Kayak weight is approx 24 lbs
Kayak can support 250lbs
Electric motor Weight is 15 lbs
Battery weight is 45 lbs
I did look int LiOn batts, but too expensive for now.
Used a Sevylor Quick Pak 5 Inlfatable Kayak,
and built a PVC frame to mount the electric motor on.
I used an 30 pound thrust Minn Kota trolling motor,
and a 80 Amp Hour Deep Cycle 12 Volt Marine battery.
Top speed is only about 2.4 mph, but fast enough for slow cruising,
and at least as fast as I could paddle.
I will try to post some pics later.
Kayak weight is approx 24 lbs
Kayak can support 250lbs
Electric motor Weight is 15 lbs
Battery weight is 45 lbs
I did look int LiOn batts, but too expensive for now.