[Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor

[Michael D. Weisner]

Several discussions have been logged on the list concerning electric propulsion.

A discussion about the Torqueedo sizes and capabilities starts at:
http://rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2020-June/084960.html
You may follow the thread by clicking on the "Next message" links.

The above thread was prompted by a discussion the previous month entitled "Torqueedo article" at:
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2020-May/084857.html
The original link to the article is bad, but, the German version is still available at:
https://wasserwanderer.de/2020/05/23/wie-weit-kommt-man-mit-dem-torqeedo-travel-wirklich/
You can translate the text in 5000 character chunks using google translate to get the gist.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)


-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:46 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor

Thanks guys,

Does anyone on this list has a minimum electric outboard thrust recommendation or specific electric outboard recommendation? Budget matters but since I will be making a claim on a nice motor that is now missing, I have some money to play with.

Thank you!
Matt

On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 10:17 AM Steve Bauman <sbauman369 at gmail.com> wrote:

> About 2.5 years ago, I too used a trolling motor for a couple of weeks 
> while my gas outboard engine was being serviced.  It was maybe a 50 
> pound thrust one, the largest I could buy at Walmart at that time.  I 
> found it to be totally inadequate, even just to get me out of our marina in mild wind.
> One time, I literally sailed, making shallow tacking turns, in 
> addition to having the motor running full blast, to get out.  That 
> being said, I love the idea of changing over to a proper electric 
> outboard, something I may do for this coming season.
>
> Steve
> Misty Anne
>
> On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM Todd Robinson <ctrobins at outlook.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I sail on Kerr Lake in NC. When my outboard failed and was going to 
> > be in the shop for several months I purchased a Newport L trolling 
> > motor that provided 62lbs of thrust. I loved how easy and quiet it 
> > was but it could not handle much wind. Just getting out of the 
> > marina was challenging when the wind was above 7 knots. It took a 
> > while for it to get traction to overcome the wind and I started 
> > worrying that I was not going to make it back to my slip much less 
> > the lake. However, after going backwards a few slips it dug in and I 
> > was able to get out and have a great day on the
> lake.
> > After that, I just went out when it wasn't so windy which probably 
> > suits
> my
> > skill level better. When it came time to get the boat out of the 
> > water,
> it
> > did not have any trouble getting the boat onto the trailer.
> >
> > Outboard is repaired and will be the primary this year but I'll keep 
> > the Newport onboard as a backup. Paddling back when the wind dies is not fun.
> > If I had the funds, I would love to switch to an electric outboard.
> >
> > Disclaimer, I am new to boating so I'm sure a lot of my challenges 
> > are
> due
> > to lack of knowledge/experience.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf 
> > Of Matt Wilson
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:59 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I recently had my gas powered motor stolen off my boat in storage 
> > and am looking for a replacement. I sail on a fairly large lake in 
> > MN.  I am wondering if any of you have used a normal electric motor 
> > (trolling
> motor)
> > in sheltered water and if so, what pounds of thrust?  I am mainly 
> > using
> it
> > for maneuvering to and from my mooring and dock.  I suppose I would 
> > occasionally need to get across the lake if the wind died.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Matt Wilson
> > Hornblower II
> > White Bear Lake, MN
> >
>