Diesel Electric Narrowboat

Diesel to electric sailboat re power part one.

Diesel electric narrowboat.

Having access to a large amount of energy means that there is an opportunity to use a wide range of appliances that bring comfort and convenience to your time on board. Electric drive systems whisperprop the next generation fischer panda has succeeded in bringing the advantages and possibilities of the diesel electric drive from large ships to smaller commercial and recreational vessels. Layout comprises from the stern an extra wide hatch with compartment over the engine which has storage and electric 17. We have discounted the idea of a pure electric drive system over an hybrid system that would feature a standard marine diesel set up along side an electric tractio.

48 north sailing magazine. 1976 west riding boat co narrow beam with bmc 1 5 diesel on shaft mahala has plent of living space with a forward cabin converting to a double and saloon sofa converting to a double she has a r video ansehen 14 m 2002 narrowboat 45 heritage boats 44 862 eur reading. 1 instead of a diesel engine we have an electric motor for propulsion giving us totally silent cruising. These are all powered from the batteries so we.

With many thanks to alan and wendy for letting me on board this is another video where i peek into other boaters craft but also this particular narrowbo. The new whisperprop drive systems are designed for boat owners wanting to experience electric cruising. This allows the electric drive components to be smaller and provides a very cost effective hybrid solution. Installing our 12v 230v electrical system wiring.

If you have a narrowboat with an electric motor you will also have a large battery bank solar panels and diesel generator. Even if you had to charge your boat using shoreline power you are still getting a better rate than buying diesel. When the sun is shining you are essentially getting free power for your battery bank. Helping with on board safety and convenience it means that you don t need to use gas for cooking and heating.

2 we are a gasless boat so don t use bottles of lpg for cooking as is usual instead we have an electric oven an electric induction hob use an electric kettle and an electric toaster.