And alas there were no 15x25s to be found. Here is a list of the Bolly props I could find, 16x13w, -2 blade 16x14 -2 blade 16x13 -3 blade 14x14...
Rick, your outlook on this project and the importance you place on organization and division of the duties is something I am stressing with the...
Sorry Rick, when I refer to the Da Rules, I am referring to the rules of the Solar Cup Competition that dictate and control all aspects of design....
Thank you so much. Let me see how I might be able to work that into Da Rules governing design. I know that we cannot have anything extending...
Rick, With respect to the batteries, wouldn't 2 - 12v 450CCA batteries in series yield 24v and ¿900CCA? or would the amperage remain 450. Been...
I stand, kneel and grovel corrected. The Opitma Batteries we are using are the D51s. Their specs are as follow: 12v 38 Amp Hours 450 CCA...
Not how sure you figured that , but here is the approx breakdown. Batteries 55 lb Motor 20 lb Panels 80 lb Skipper...
Gonzo The total weight of the boat with skipper is about 350 lbs or 160 kilos. AH, With respect to the parameters you talked about, "As for...
Rick, The boat is 4.6 meters (15 ft, 1 in) and .81 meters 32 inches wide. pictured above. It is also referred to as the 6 hour canoe. The...
The short answer is no. We are presently using Optima Yellow top batteries. 12v Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F: 750 Cranking Amps @ 32 F: 870...
Great feedback! Thanks! You are correct Matt, the weight of the skipper is set at a minimum, with ballast added to make up the difference....
As much as I would like to say it has to do with my fav. So Cal Burger (In & Out), it is the extension of a long standing torture I have endured...
Thank you Rick With respect to our hull, we have little choice. The good news is, all of the the HS in this project have to use the same hull....
I love your project. The hull that you are working with is rather similar to the one we are using. I am working with a group from Santa Monica...
Hello to all, I am a newbie, not only to this website, but to the world of boating. I am working with a great group kids from Santa Monica HS...