electric/hybrid propulsion for small ferry

[SheetWise]

See systems at Solomon Technologies and FEYS.

[DaveB]

Originally Posted by SheetWise

See systems at Solomon Technologies and FEYS.

I've found solomon, but where's FEYS, or what does it stand for?
Do you have a web address?

Thanks,

Dave

[SheetWise]

www.feys.org - Fast Electric Yacht Systems. The FEYS site has a lot of information on the individual components, properties and relationships -- high performance systems. Solomon was testing a 20hp 'wheel' the last time I checked.

Good Luck.

[mattotoole]

Is this thing going to run around the clock? If not, then why not a pure electric system with enough battery capacity to last a day's worth? It's quite doable too -- just imagine a big Duffy. Duffies go all day (8 hours) on a charge, and recharge overnight.

Batteries would have to be replaced periodically, but it might still be cheaper than maintaining a typical diesel drivetrain, especially when fuel costs are figured in. If nothing else, electric power is incredibly reliable, and practically maintenance free.

If I was responsible for a yacht club shoreboat project, etc., I wouldn't consider anything else.

[DaveB]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the FEYS info.

Yep... doesn't have to run around the clock n' am seriously considering electric only... not tight enough in the spiral to be sure, but 90%...

Thanks again for your help...

Cheers,

Dave