diesel electric repower ??????

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diesel electric repower ??????

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has this ever been done? replacing the old gas hogs with a deisel electric generator and 2 electric drive motors
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yes But the weight is a killer even on a slow hull and forget it if you want to plane the motors and genset would have to be very large , A straight diesel would be as efficient or better in most cases . there are some hybrid systems that make great claims but , real world they have a way to go .

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just Gett a snail boat :twisted:
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snail boat as in rag bag :lol: :lol:
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got it on the rag bag the only time they'll pass a stink pot is when it's at the gas pier (ouch)
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snail boat / rag bag Well theres a first Ive heard alot but never those two now dont hold this against me as I own a hunter 23.5 waterballast "snailboat" :P sailed for a few years and now selling it to fund the engine rebuild on my trojan 26 .
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Had a 23 ODay and loved it was a great boat miss her its name was Barnacle
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Nothing wrong with a sailboat , just made the comment as diesel / electric is only suited for slow displacement type hull and if your trying to save fuel a Sailboat is the best way .
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naw a trawler with the old leman (ford) in it....that way there's no lightening rod.. :D
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alexander38 wrote:naw a trawler with the old leman (ford) in it....that way there's no lightening rod.. :D
What about two old lehmans?
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Sorry guys.... If I was switching to diesels I'd rather go this way to stay true to my roots http://www.ladyben.com/searchresultsful ... selID=3567
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two would do.. :wink:
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I have to agree with captainmaniac on this one :D
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I got my two and there wrapped in fiber glass . I'm good :D
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The sailboats in my area run there engines as much as they do there sails and then badmouth the powerboats..., some peoples kids :roll:
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