The difference in voltage between 12 and 24 volts will make almost no difference in life span of any of the components that you mention. Rather...
Have a look at this Dix design http://www.dixdesign.com/silv26.htm or this Lavranos design...
Not true. You need an even amount of cells, but could use the same amount of cells. e.g. If you need 800 amp hour capicity at 12 volt, you only...
Yes I agree! But remember that you always get less power out than you put in. A higher voltage motor will always be lighter and also more...
I have been looking into the same thing. It seems to me a lot depends on the size of the boat. The bigger the boat, generally the heavyer the...
I seem to recall that on some website for a boat firm (I think it might have been Nordhaven) that the same boat at "cruising speed" burned less...
I would first look at the actual rudder shaft and tube installation. Is there any vertical play in the shaft. Was the correct top bearing used. If...
This boat is actually being used for professional fishing. I am sure that the sailing performance is good. A bigger version might be something...
Thanks I will have a look at these
I am looking more at building techniques than design. I will probably look at buying a design and maybe modify with help of the designer. I am...
Has any read this book? The Complete Guide to Metal Boats, Third Edition: Building, Maintenance, and Repair [Hardcover] Bruce Roberts-Goodson...
Hi I am looking for recommendations for boat building books for metal boat building. I am looking for something up to 70 feet, not ships. Thanks
What I was thinking was, weld up a manifold using thick walled pipe and T's. Either a simple pipe to elbow from port one and then just T off to...
Is it possible to make your own water cooled exhaust manifold? Could you weld one up from plate and pipe? Has anyone done this for a engine in the...