We just bought a Minn Kota trolling motor for our Walker Bay 8 hard dinghy. As I didn't have time to source fancy batteries, I just got a Gr 24 deep cycle lead acid for now. Planning to charge it using a smart 2/8/15A charger powered by an inverter and our house bank (4 6V GC2 batteries), which will soon be either 340 or 400W solar. I know the Minn Kota won't compare with a 2hp outboard or the Torquedo, but the whole setup cost me <$550 CAD including a battery charger, which I needed anyway. I was a bit surprised that the Minn Kota actually weighs more than a Honda 2Hp (and of course one of those came up for $150 the next day), but I detest gas engines, and really don't want to carry another fuel aboard. Haven't tried it yet, aside from a quick zip around the docks in 20kn wind, but speed seemed ok, maybe 3 knots. If we want to go faster, we'll use the sail kit on the WB... :)
-- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sun, May 31, 2020 at 12:11 PM bwhitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > We have a torqeedo and a Mecury 6 hp 4 stroke, both from the prior owner > of our boat, so I've compared them side-by-side. The 6 hp can get our 10 > ft. PortaBote up on plane 13 kts., and with a separate tank has a really, > really long run time. Downside? Small gasoline engines require fresh fuel > and maintenance. And, the weight makes it a challenge to take on & off the > boat, though we have a system now that makes it a lot easier. > > By comparison, the torqeedo is nearly slient, I can put it on the boat > with one hand, and I recharge the battery from my 12 volt system on > Astralis. Heck, if I want to extend the range, I can just bring one of my > house batteries and connect the torqeedo to it. Downsides? The electrical > connections can be a bit finnicky, and you won't get more than about 4 kts. > out of it. > > I would personally not buy an off-brand electric. > > I like both, and its great that I have options. > > Bruce > 1994 C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" > > > > Sent from Samsung tablet. > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: John Conklin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 5/31/20 11:52 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: John Conklin <jconk...@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Outboard motor for dinghy > > I looked hard at that one at Annapolis boat show last year Super light > nice affordable package. No where near the power of the torquedo Though > There is one other I also really liked will look for the brochure. > > John Conklin > S/V Halcyon > S/V Heartbeat > www.flirtingwithfire.com > > > On May 31, 2020, at 10:55 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Despite the extra cost, I am starting to like the idea of an electric. > I also found this motor: EP Carry ( > https://www.electricpaddle.com/index.html). It is made in the US, > slightly cheaper and lighter than the Torqeedo but otherwise seem > functionally equivalent. A bit less high tech and less cool factor (no > integrated USB charger or charge display). One thing I think I like is > that the battery pack is separate and connects with cable to motor. So > moving the motor from dinghy to C&C is two light packages (14 pounds and 6 > pounds with the battery in a floating case). For normal use, I would > simply bring the battery pack home each time and recharge it. Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > On May 31, 2020, at 10:35 AM, John Conklin via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Yep Torqeudo next for me for sure (if I don’t find a used 2.5 or > something) I have a LEHR 9.9 I M happy to sell my back Just can’t quite > handle that one. > Just had a long discussion with a guy at town dock he loves it!! And > charges up easily from his solar panel > > John Conklin > S/V Halcyon > S/V Heartbeat > www.flirtingwithfire.com > > > On May 31, 2020, at 6:02 AM, Nathan Post via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Consider replacing with an electric. I got a Torqueedo 1103S for my > dinghy (9ft Zodiac rib). The motor with battery is around 38 lbs but > disassembles and the battery can be installed after you put the motor on > the boat. Quiet, no fuel, no mess, No smell, runs every time as long as you > charge it. The 503 Model is under 30 lbs I think if you are concerned about > weight. Also depends on which battery you get. More money up front but a > lot less hassle in the long run I expect (new this year for me). > Nathan > S/V Wisper > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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