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Electric boat motor/ control suggestions
salty:
I have a 14 ft. slow wooden rowing hull I would like to power up. It has a shaft log in the keel so will be an inboard motor. A sealed unit would be good as it will be living close to the bilge. I've had a 2 HP gas outboard on it which will give it hull speed plus some extra wake. I'm looking for suggestions on a kit for this boat. I have machining and welding facilities so am able to adapt.
Presently I have a line on an electric scooter that I may be able to adapt the motor from. It has a 500W PWM 3ph motor with 750W controller and guages etc.
JW:
I wouldn't go with the thru hull for that size boat. Perhaps an outboard like this would work better.
Mary B:
Why not go with a purpose made electric boat motor. They are available! This is equivalent to a 1.2hp engine https://ecoboats.com.au/products/electric-motors/bellmarine-inboard-motors/drivemaster-cute/ or just one of the 24 volt trolling motors that have quite a bit of thrust...
OperaHouse:
I have an old REO inboard engine kit. A lawnmower engine designed to mount in any old rowboat. These were popular in the bayou region. Best thing is to elevate the motor above the waterline. I've been wanting to build a solar powered one using a linesr current booster which would travel as fast as you had sun without a battery.
salty:
Thanks Mary, That is what I need But I'm more of a do it yourself person and don't think I could afford one of those units . I think I need advise on sourcing an efficient DC motor and controller that I could adapt. A requirement would be a relatively low shaft RPM and if you can avoid using a transmission you improve your efficiency.
A Reo is a gas engine isn't it?
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