Here is my reasoning: #1 Seaworthyness - 10hp diesel is the stock motor size for this boat and diesel is the time honored and tested safest...
so for the parallel case I envision a direct chain connection between the shaft and the electric motor. Put the diesel in neutral to drive with...
The seaworthy argument wins this for the inline diesel every time regardless of efficiency either way. I want to peruse electric drive as well,...
Diesel efficiency is not my objective. I can waste power when under diesel power as long as I have enough drive to maneuver when on diesel alone....
I must replace my tartan 30 diesel inboard.I want to go electric. Shore charged battery power would usually suffice for my sailing, but I want...