mounting the motor We are at a point that the motor assy which is a home made housing that houses a 250W 24vdc scooter motor (could not find a...
Pic of our solar boat Here is our boat. We are in the process of mounting the motor, but would like to optimize the postion. Any comments...
Motor location Thanks for the input. We have mounted our steering assy , solar panels and control panel. So the cockpit, batteries and misc...
need some advice Our boat is coming together nicely,but we need some recommendations on mounting our motor. We are using a 16 foot canoe and...
update we have accquired a canoe and a trolling motor. We have designed our circuits and things are coming together. will send more when time...
thank you all for your great input. We did have one question. On the canoe if we go with a direct drive motor, at what angle should the prop be...
In my past experience with forums, it has been a colaborative experience. If you see a problem with the rules then please help us understand how...
Thanks all, we will get a swordfish and go have fun
does anyone have any comments?
spec Has anybody had a chance to read the spec?
more info Thank you all for your helpful input. It is alittle too technical for us so if it is possible to keep it sort of simple to understand...
the panels are 18"x40" and we will be using 4 of them @ 10 pounds ea. Thanks
No mirrors are allowed. We will select the lightest kid in the class for the event. the battery must remain in the boat but your motor must run...
The Rules 14. One pilot (no weight min or max) Thanks, Jennifer
The Rules Ok all you. We have until May 18th to design a boat Here are the rules for the Regetta to date. 1. One battery 100ah 2. Solar is...
we will get more info on thet race parameters, just got the prelim rules and are waiting for final version
Hey Boston We dont appreciate your humor or lack of .....
Budget The project is funded by state grants and local donations. We have about $3500 so far.
The rules are: We are given 4 solar panels MSX64 (Solarex is the brand), we choose a boat (we are looking for a lightweight boat. Also it must be...
Spec for Solar Boat Yes, actually the kids will be the pilots.
