All Electric "Tesla" Speed Boat

I converted my 2016 Bayliner 175 to All Electric. Here are some links. I hope you enjoy them.

Scott

https://electrek.co/2016/08/11/enthusiast-builds-all-electric-speed-boat-tesla-battery-modules/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my0TX3INjSk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRqcp4Tzzrg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcIyKLs5VW0

 

Other general specifications include:

32 kwh battery pack (total of 10 Tesla modules), and EV range of approximately 25 miles
12 hour charge time at 120v, and 4 hour charge time at 240v
Cruising speed of 25-30 mph, and a top speed of 53 mph
Weight of about 1,900 lbs (862 kg)

 

Thanks for the mention.

 

I found your experiments and the links you provided quite interesting. I've sent some copies along to some associates, and posted this link, and some of your links onto some other boating forum discussions.

 

Thanks Brian. I'm glad you liked them.

 

So what do you think about this project of mine?

Electric Motor Propulsion for 40 foot sailing catamaran
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/propulsion/exciting-new-eps-thruster-propulsion-9432-5.html#post787077

As you might see I was seeking info that might limit my battery supply size and weight.
Perhaps I just really need to consider those lighter weight, very powerful Tesla batteries?
And isn't Tesla working on an even more ambitious battery project??

I think I need to get involved with some of those discussions over on that Electrek forum or ElectricSeas.org

 

Great project! I like the idea of a catamaran type hull for electric propulsion. I think a single electric 10-20hp solution is a simple straight forward affordable approach. I am in the process of producing a 6hp electric outboard with plans to produce a 20hp one too. Elco makes electric outboards, but watch their rating. Go by the KW, not the HP "Equivalent". Go with the EP-20. That is actually 9.5hp. I would go with lithium batteries without question. Please keep me posted.

 

As you might see here on this 'advanced vessel' design I had even bigger plans for those rim-drive propulsion units, BUT development of their bigger brother units has lagged behind

http://www.runningtideyachts.com/dynarig/