Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

Woops. I got lazy. Yes, by "pounder," I meant 70 pounds of thrust. Sorry.

Its cool.

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

Links aren't allowed here, but here is a copy and paste.

http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ...parentType=index&indexId=cat602014&hasJS=true

But, it is gonna run you about 3000 dollars when you count 4 batteries, and all the other junk associated with it (fuses, wiring, etc)
Best bet is to start with a 70 pound thrust transom mount, and go from there.

Thats not bad considering the boat is so cheap.

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

can you find a picture of something similar on line and post a link. if we have a real idea of the boat you want, you will get the best advice. there is a brand called it thing electra craft boat.

here's a list of manufacturer of electric boats. and there links.

http://www.mindspring.com/~jimkerr1/sebebman.htm

Possibly something this size: http://www.cobaltmarine.com/13'ElectricBoat.htm

It seems to hold 3 people well enough. Would of liked something like this but with three of those swivel chairs.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

You mention "decent speed" a couple of times. Any boat designed for planing with an outboard motor will have limited speed. The electric trolling motor in this case will not have enough power to get the boat up out of the water and on plane. As a result, you speed is limited to hull speed. Given the transom of most of these boats is designed for planing, you will be limited to a max of about 5 knots.

If you really want the best tranquil performance you should look for a boat designed to operate at displacement speeds. You'll get a little more speed if desired (not much), but more importantly, it will operate more efficiently extended your battery life. To understand the difference, picture the back of a sailboat or a canoe compared to a power boat.

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

Well the guy I saw only had the one stern mounted electric motor and he was making good speed (By my definition). But other than the one stern mounted electric outboard motor I didn't know his setup (Voltage, batteries, etc).

 

[Fishstick1962]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

Minn Kota sells an "E-Drive" but is is pretty spendy. I think it has about 120 ponds thrust. They used to sell "Neptunes" that were two 65 pound, 24V troll motors mounted on a rack with a tilt funtion. They needed 4, 12V batts, but were very easy to operate and ran pretty good if you didn't run WOT all the time. I just bought a 20' pontoon boat that had the Neptunes on it and the PO said it ran fairly well. I'm pulling the Neptunes off and hanging a 50hp 'rude on her. I did charge the batts and the TMs still work fine. I think I'm gonna e-bay them.
Ray Electric also sells an electric outboard but it is VERY expensive and uses 8, 6V batts. Not really suited to your needs. But I do see lots of small pontoon boats with electric motor and the owners are very pleased.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

what about a 14 foot aluminum, 24 volt transom mount trolling motor, and put a bimini top on it. think it would give you what you want for a lot less money.

 

[Fishstick1962]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

Tashasdaddy- Very nice little boat! Looks great!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

it's a 1960's Lonestar, w/ 1955 15 hp evinrude. was my 1st restore. wish i still had it. sold it to buy more boats.

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

what about a 14 foot aluminum, 24 volt transom mount trolling motor, and put a bimini top on it. think it would give you what you want for a lot less money.

Thats exactly what I am looking for, something like that with an electric motor. Where can I buy that and what is the cost?

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

Minn Kota sells an "E-Drive" but is is pretty spendy. I think it has about 120 ponds thrust. They used to sell "Neptunes" that were two 65 pound, 24V troll motors mounted on a rack with a tilt funtion. They needed 4, 12V batts, but were very easy to operate and ran pretty good if you didn't run WOT all the time. I just bought a 20' pontoon boat that had the Neptunes on it and the PO said it ran fairly well. I'm pulling the Neptunes off and hanging a 50hp 'rude on her. I did charge the batts and the TMs still work fine. I think I'm gonna e-bay them.
Ray Electric also sells an electric outboard but it is VERY expensive and uses 8, 6V batts. Not really suited to your needs. But I do see lots of small pontoon boats with electric motor and the owners are very pleased.

That sounds good, how much with batteries?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

i sold that boat, this winter for $1100. as it sits in the picture. it was and old ugly aluminim boat, with weeds growing on it. cleaned it up, $20.00 worth of home depot spray paint. i think the seats were $40 each. plus the trailer, and motor. i had about $550 in it. it would be an easy fun little project, and install a bimini. and a good trolling motor. these little boats are always on ebay.

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

i sold that boat, this winter for $1100. as it sits in the picture. it was and old ugly aluminim boat, with weeds growing on it. cleaned it up, $20.00 worth of home depot spray paint. i think the seats were $40 each. plus the trailer, and motor. i had about $550 in it. it would be an easy fun little project, and install a bimini. and a good trolling motor. these little boats are always on ebay.

I meant new. Where can I buy one new and how much it would cost?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

there are many good boats built very similar, many brands. check the local dealers, and the will rig it just as you want. sent you a PM, with a link to a nice little boat. take them a picture of what you want.

 

[Curious1]

Re: Hello, have questions about "Electric Boating"

there are many good boats built very similar, many brands. check the local dealers, and the will rig it just as you want. sent you a PM, with a link to a nice little boat. take them a picture of what you want.

Thanks, I didn't know I could customized the boat like that.