17' Mahogany runabout just completed
 

On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:52:52 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Nov 29, 2:24 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Delburt D" wrote in message

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Just for the record, we are using a 15000 watt battery pack that weighs
828 lbs. Add to that the battery cable, 2/0 welding cable, the charger,
this is a plug in, Controllers etc.

With battery technology what it is today we are lucky to push a nice
little light weight hull like ours as much as we can. The future however
is looking brighter for much better batteries with higher capacity and
much less weight.

Where is the high capacity battery technology heading? The last major
advancement I am aware of was the development of lithium ion technology but
you don't see many of those in really big battery applications. Lithium can
also be a bit dicy in terms of handling (or getting wet) if I recall
correctly.

Seems like we are still stuck in the lead/acid age, either in wet cell or
AGM configurations despite many years of forecasts predicting major
technological breakthroughs in battery construction.

Eisboch

My little mahogany skiffs with an 8 horse will make a smaller carbon
footprint than the electric plants used to charge these things,
hopefully when I come here selling them in spring, I get such a warm
reception...;)

Just show us pictures and wait for someone to ask if you're selling them.
(I'll do it if no one else will.)
--
John H

17' Mahogany runabout just completed
 

On Dec 1, 5:47 pm, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:52:52 -0800 (PST),
wrote:





On Nov 29, 2:24 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Delburt D" wrote in message

news:ILn3j.15376$B21.15016@trndny07...

Just for the record, we are using a 15000 watt battery pack that weighs
828 lbs. Add to that the battery cable, 2/0 welding cable, the charger,
this is a plug in, Controllers etc.

With battery technology what it is today we are lucky to push a nice
little light weight hull like ours as much as we can. The future however
is looking brighter for much better batteries with higher capacity and
much less weight.

Where is the high capacity battery technology heading? The last major
advancement I am aware of was the development of lithium ion technology but
you don't see many of those in really big battery applications. Lithium can
also be a bit dicy in terms of handling (or getting wet) if I recall
correctly.

Seems like we are still stuck in the lead/acid age, either in wet cell or
AGM configurations despite many years of forecasts predicting major
technological breakthroughs in battery construction.

Eisboch

My little mahogany skiffs with an 8 horse will make a smaller carbon
footprint than the electric plants used to charge these things,
hopefully when I come here selling them in spring, I get such a warm
reception...;)

Just show us pictures and wait for someone to ask if you're selling them.
(I'll do it if no one else will.)
--
John H- Hide quoted text -

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When I am selling them, you will know;) Pictures I post are just that,
I have not built in over three years.

17' Mahogany runabout just completed
 

17' Mahogany runabout just completed
 

On Dec 1, 6:06 pm, HK wrote:

When I am selling them, you will know;) Pictures I post are just that,
I have not built in over three years.

Uh-oh. I suggest you attend a wood boatbuilder improver course,
sponsored by your local union.

Unfortunately, I don't speak spanish...

If you want, I'll make the initial call
for you. Of course, some demonstration of skills will be necessary for
you to be accepted. :}

Even if I were interested in joining another union, I would prefer not
to sit around and watch them make fools out of themselves, thank you
anyway;)


(Saying you fished with SWT is no demonstration of skill.)

Uh, I dunno' I've only been out with him a handful of times and I
already learned not to pee myself when I f**k up;)