Green Macgregor/solar
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:33 am
Green Macgregor
The only thing for the 26M on table at moment is green power. Tested so far was some of the Torqeedo product. This is a German made newcomer. Easy way to start this was the 801, clamed to be “Comparable gas outboard propulsive power “ to two hp. Chosen because of my years long usage of Honda 2hp. That is, I know how fast it goes tested on V-23, how it pushes, etc. Exactly the same, 4.7 mph on gps. Also it seemed similar against or with wind as with the Honda. So, the Germans told the truth in their technical data, what a surprise. Note; the 801 has been replaced now with the 1003, same weight but compares to 3hp gas.
Next was some new info. The cruise 2.0RS model claimed to be equal to 5hp on a 26M, empty boat, no ballast. The cruise 4.0 equal to 8hp. More testing needed before results are published “this is publishing”. But, surprise, surprise, very little diff!. What the heck. $500 dollars more for the 4.0. There are also some funny data not fully understood. Comparable outboards thrust is one number and comparable gas outboards propulsive power is another number.
Also in the package is a solar charger sunshade to replace the Macgregor sunshade! This is going to be an option very soon. If their claims are right, dual battery system might not be needed. We need to be able to start the 60hp after one day of charging a low battery!
Most of this is real, some might just not cut it for us. Thinking the top speed of just about 6mph. Not my personal cup of tea, but we do have a lot of customers who chose 10hp motors.
If you have any real published data to share? By the way, anyone know where to get a light 3kw electric motor and just how much do the batteries weigh for it? Guess why it is 3kw in the above question. Some of the info following this line won't be complete only because its not that reliable.
Mike Inmon.
The only thing for the 26M on table at moment is green power. Tested so far was some of the Torqeedo product. This is a German made newcomer. Easy way to start this was the 801, clamed to be “Comparable gas outboard propulsive power “ to two hp. Chosen because of my years long usage of Honda 2hp. That is, I know how fast it goes tested on V-23, how it pushes, etc. Exactly the same, 4.7 mph on gps. Also it seemed similar against or with wind as with the Honda. So, the Germans told the truth in their technical data, what a surprise. Note; the 801 has been replaced now with the 1003, same weight but compares to 3hp gas.
Next was some new info. The cruise 2.0RS model claimed to be equal to 5hp on a 26M, empty boat, no ballast. The cruise 4.0 equal to 8hp. More testing needed before results are published “this is publishing”. But, surprise, surprise, very little diff!. What the heck. $500 dollars more for the 4.0. There are also some funny data not fully understood. Comparable outboards thrust is one number and comparable gas outboards propulsive power is another number.
Also in the package is a solar charger sunshade to replace the Macgregor sunshade! This is going to be an option very soon. If their claims are right, dual battery system might not be needed. We need to be able to start the 60hp after one day of charging a low battery!
Most of this is real, some might just not cut it for us. Thinking the top speed of just about 6mph. Not my personal cup of tea, but we do have a lot of customers who chose 10hp motors.
If you have any real published data to share? By the way, anyone know where to get a light 3kw electric motor and just how much do the batteries weigh for it? Guess why it is 3kw in the above question. Some of the info following this line won't be complete only because its not that reliable.
Mike Inmon.
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The size would be limited to about the size of the top of the Dowsar bimini (part of their full enclosure--however big that is--since it is tall enough and stays up while sailing). I was going to just make my bimini taller, but then thought about how it would be such a perfect place for the solar panel! The panels with frames are themselves are pretty rigid but I think either plywood or foam core with fiberglass would be needed to create the right size and strength. The arch could provide enough support strength on the aft end, but what about forward?