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    controllable pitch propellers and regeneration

    For thode seeking other hydro regen possibilities.. Bruntons have recently advertised a CP prop with regen software in mind... with a wider cp...
    Post by: popobowa, May 31, 2021 in forum: Electric Propulsion
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    Proa Shunting in Heavy Weather

    Hi, I am new here, have read nearly this entire thread.. I have been studying Proas and esp. HPs a while ago...I do like the spacy ufo looks of...
    Post by: popobowa, May 29, 2021 in forum: Multihulls
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    Hybrid sailing trimaran with electric outboard and regenerative capability

    to genrrate power from PM brushless motor one probably has to modify/change the controller. I believe it must be possible to make a dual purpose...
    Post by: popobowa, May 26, 2021 in forum: Hybrid
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    Home Made Hydrogenerator?

    yes gonzo, but can use both. I once came across a US Company refitting alternators with PMs and more and different wiring to give more power more...
    Post by: popobowa, May 3, 2021 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Home Made Hydrogenerator?

    Wonder if this Thread is Dead?! Mr Gilmore is right...a prop makes a BAD open turbine.or repeller. 1.The repeller needs to create TORQUE (lift)...
    Post by: popobowa, May 2, 2021 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    hydro-generator

    As the hydro gen. topic is stil discussed....elsewhere ..Ill comment . Any open(not encased) fluid screw (prop), air or water, if used as...
    Post by: popobowa, Apr 24, 2021 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Controllable pitch prop, effective range

    who are actually producers of smaller (max 1m) cp props? I only found "West Mekan"...maybe "Hundestedt"..all Danish. Oceanvolt has one they sell...
    Post by: popobowa, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: Props
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    Controllable pitch prop, effective range

    Good day, does anyone know what method is mostly used to keep the motor running on a constant load, which input governs the pitchcontrol. 1.if a...
    Post by: popobowa, Apr 13, 2021 in forum: Props
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    controllable pitch propellers and regeneration

    Dear Will Gilmore, my goal is to get a boat, catamaran, to generate its "houseloads" with the least poss diesel use...not that I am such a...
    Post by: popobowa, Mar 31, 2021 in forum: Electric Propulsion
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    controllable pitch propellers and regeneration

    Hi, I was in the belief that a decent , not too heavy Cat would uphold 10 to 12 kt easily, in favourable winds and seastate...tradewind situation?...
    Post by: popobowa, Mar 31, 2021 in forum: Electric Propulsion
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    controllable pitch propellers and regeneration

    Hallo you all! An ever intetesying topic.....regen. via driveprop. Ive gone through a lot of different setups with some knowledgeable people..and...
    Post by: popobowa, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: Electric Propulsion
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    Low Displacement/length ratio boat designs

    I am studying the market for fuel efficient power boats. Obviously one will have to resort to a multihull when choosing a short LWL....Supercat...
    Post by: popobowa, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Diesel/Electric Propulsion for Sailboats

    I guess the only viable Hybrid drive for a small to mid size yacht (max 70') would be a parallel drive with a variabvle pitch prop fitted so the...
    Post by: popobowa, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Hybrid
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    Higher power parallel hybrid applications?

    Hybrid or not I've been studying Hybrid solutions availiable "off shelf" as I want to equip a new 70' sailing boat with it. unfortunately there's...
    Post by: popobowa, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Hybrid