Recent content by Grippa

That's right Bert. Very simple, not too many parts.

Recommended 50amp DC resettable circuit breaker at battery. Speed controller is rated at 80 amps. It's never happened.

http://youtu.be/sd5o3i4kJFQ

Kayak video (on the water) sd5o3i4kJFQ

Again, no reliable data, my GPS only works on roads and doesn't measure that low, or not well anyway. I am going to try a program on my smartphone this year. I know there are products you can buy especially for this, but it's never going to get used again. We know how far we've been up river or...

Sorry, I didn't realise your name was ElectricKayak ! and I don't do much on forums generally. Also I don't know how I came up as a Junior Member ! Good point..... I'm 55 YO. ok so you are using an inflatable. Yes you are right, prop loading in a bath is probably different, I was just trying to...

To Junior member >> You said your early versions were 4M inflatable. What did you end up with ? Grippa.

Great to chat to someone in Canada doing similar things on the water. The math : I didn't do any. I wanted to carry as much power on board as I could afford, as I use the LiFePo4 pack in my camper as well, so 100 Ah it was. The motor book specifies 52 Amps (it can draw), but it would depend on...

Motor current is 52 Amp so I haven't found a DC double pole double throw switch that can handle it. DC relays are better. You have to be careful not to switch it when in run mode, or invent a system to make it impossible. As I said though, I prefer not to have reverse because I can have the...

Trolling Motors E Bay. As far as I can tell they are all the same motors, same factory. Make sure you get the white (salt water use), version, and 3 blades. I have experimented with other props, only to find that the one supplied with the motor is as good as anything. Then you just need to pick...

There have been quite a few projects along this line I know, but I think simple ideas usually work better. Here are some guide lines. This kayak has been running for over two years now, and I have been through various set ups. The motor is a Chinese "copy" (but I think out of the same factory)...