Re: Bolger electric boat plans
Mark,
I think that your right on the money with the electric outboard boat
motor being the best way to use electric on the boat. There everything
is already done and ready to go. And ready to go is the big thing! As
far as I am concerned, it is a good feeling to have an instant start and
run available when one of the many little surprises comes around the
bend while your sailing, or even when your just sitting enjoying the
view. Just step on the button and get out of harms way.
No matter what I end up with to push the Snow Goose around with,
there will be a 35 to 45 pound thrust Minnkota (spelling?) for a
backup. If I ever decide to be a poacher when I grow up, it will be
nice to be able to sneak up on those "swimming chickens" (read
alligator). Just kidding, but let me tell you, get a leg off of one of
those humpers, and you have got some drum stick! Still kidding.
At one time I had considered building a Weekender from Stevenson
Projects, and at that time they had one that they had set the trolling
motor right into the rudder, and I thought that was a really good idea,
again for the, "instant on" ability that it gave.
With the availability of solar panels now-a-days, and the pricing
becoming more and more reasonable, I see no reason electric can not be
used for putting around the lake on the weekend and solar charge all
week.
All the best, Stan, Micro Tugger, Snow Goose.
I think that your right on the money with the electric outboard boat
motor being the best way to use electric on the boat. There everything
is already done and ready to go. And ready to go is the big thing! As
far as I am concerned, it is a good feeling to have an instant start and
run available when one of the many little surprises comes around the
bend while your sailing, or even when your just sitting enjoying the
view. Just step on the button and get out of harms way.
No matter what I end up with to push the Snow Goose around with,
there will be a 35 to 45 pound thrust Minnkota (spelling?) for a
backup. If I ever decide to be a poacher when I grow up, it will be
nice to be able to sneak up on those "swimming chickens" (read
alligator). Just kidding, but let me tell you, get a leg off of one of
those humpers, and you have got some drum stick! Still kidding.
At one time I had considered building a Weekender from Stevenson
Projects, and at that time they had one that they had set the trolling
motor right into the rudder, and I thought that was a really good idea,
again for the, "instant on" ability that it gave.
With the availability of solar panels now-a-days, and the pricing
becoming more and more reasonable, I see no reason electric can not be
used for putting around the lake on the weekend and solar charge all
week.
All the best, Stan, Micro Tugger, Snow Goose.