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Old 11-07-2014, 02:39 PM   #74
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Here's what a 22 foot cuddy cabin all electric launch has...


22 Cuddy Cabin

Length: 22' - 0"
Beam: 9' - 3"
Draft: 29"
Capacity: 12 Adults
Displacement: 4,315 lbs.
Top Speed: 6.0 MPH
Running Time:
@ Cruising Speed: 12.5 hours
@ Top Speed: 6.5 hours

48-volt DC Motor
6-volt Deep Cycle Marine Batteries (16)

A guy I know has one of these and there are a boatload of batteries...he may have even added more even though he never goes far.

One possible solution...2 banks... use one till it's down...start using the other and start charging the first. That way you always have an emergency backup in case of a bank malfunction and you can control the charge rate better on a smaller, non loaded bank ...I would think.

Not only practical electric boats are here, they have been around awhile, and are getting better every day.

Is it a loop boat? Probably not, but not every boat is good for every use.
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