electric
Electric '72 Datsun
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2009-03-30 13:37Electric Outboard video
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2009-03-23 20:33Here's an interesting take on an electric outboard... 2 E-Tek motors with a belt drive to a common shaft. This is just about what I need.
A second test run. read more »
Kipor generators
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2009-03-18 20:38Anybody familiar with Kipor generators, such as:
Kipor Sinemaster Quiet 2600 Watt Portable Inverter Generator
Rinspeed sQuba - Amphibious Convertible?
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2008-02-18 09:54Even powered by batteries (how well does that mix with water?) so it's zero emissions.
My only real question is the convertible aspect. I guess if you leave the top down and drive enough after you come out of the water it will dry you off :-)
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Epic Electric 20e
Submitted by cac on Fri, 2010-07-30 14:34A "go fast" electric, with a 10 hour runtime? Sounds impressive.
Coolstrip LED lighting
Submitted by cac on Sun, 2010-05-09 21:44A UK supplier of various LED lighting. Got some interesting stuff that might work on a boat, canal boat, etc.
Full scale mockup
Submitted by cac on Thu, 2010-04-15 22:23One of the guys over on the Electric Boats mailing list created a great mockup of his next build... good way of trying some general sizing questions out (is the cabin roof tall enough, etc.).
Check out what it was made OF... (below) read more »
Wind and solar links
Submitted by cac on Mon, 2009-12-28 22:56The site is geared around houseboats, but many of the solutions are universal.
Greenline Hybrid
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2009-12-23 18:41
Here's a very nice looking, 33' commercial diesel-electric hybrid setup. Design goal calls for a battery range of about 20 miles, which would be enough for a lot of little day trips on its own. read more »
Helix Wind
Submitted by cac on Tue, 2009-12-22 15:41Another take on wind power... my Dad sent it along suggesting it for my boat. A full size one (20') seems it might be a bit big for me, but a smaller unit (or a bigger boat) and it might be just the thing.
