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Electric motor to power a dinghy revisited
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Wayne.B
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Electric motor to power a dinghy revisited
On 12 Apr 2006 20:08:25 -0700,
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This
creates a problem---how do I recharge the battery/batteries if I decide
to go with electric motor? Is it possible to do it through the running
car in some way? Is this a realistic approach anyway? Solar
power(likely, unrealistic)/other alternatives?
Electric power is not going to work for you unless you buy a generator
and a high capacity charger. If you're looking for quiet operation
you will probably be better off just getting a small 4 cycle Honda
outboard. At idle you can hardly hear them.
Recharge times will be too long on solar power or with your vehicle
alternator.
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