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    Simple electric kayak

    That's right Bert. Very simple, not too many parts.
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    Recommended 50amp DC resettable circuit breaker at battery. Speed controller is rated at 80 amps. It's never happened.
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    http://youtu.be/sd5o3i4kJFQ
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    Kayak video (on the water) sd5o3i4kJFQ
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    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...
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    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...
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    To Junior member >> You said your early versions were 4M inflatable. What did you end up with ? Grippa.
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 15, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    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...
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 15, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    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...
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    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,...
    Post by: Grippa, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Simple electric kayak

    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...
    Thread by: Grippa, Aug 1, 2015, 20 replies, in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls