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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Electric Boat Market Takes Off in Switzerland
Submitted by cac on Sun, 2011-10-30 13:07ABCNews has an interesting article covering Boesch Motorboats' electric power line. read more »
New Tug design for home builders
Submitted by cac on Sun, 2011-01-23 15:37
Glen-L has a new stitch-and-glue tug design that looks pretty slick. They had their Tubby Tug before and this adds another slick looking option for a small tug. read more »
Planet Solar's Turanor
Submitted by cac on Sun, 2010-12-26 17:48I've seen bits and snags on this boat, but here's the "home page"... pretty boat showcasing modern solar technologies. She's a 101-foot catamaran powered completely by the sun, with 5,780 square feet of solar panels arrayed on deck.
Mad Mariner™ magazine also has a podcast (audio) interview with founder Raphael Domjan.
Sinking boat followup
Submitted by cac on Fri, 2010-12-24 12:37
SOL Solutions
Submitted by cac on Fri, 2010-12-24 12:24SOL Solutions has several nifty looking solar energy products. Not sure how some of them might play on a boat, but their portable power unit could be very handy if you are building "remote" from utilities.
You can combine up to three panels for more generation. Neat design.
Mobile Solar Generators
PLUG AND PLAY PORTABLE GREEN POWER NOW! read more »
