[Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor

[Matt Wilson]

Thanks for the links!

Does anyone have any experience with CNCEST electric outboards?  Thanks for
the help,
Matt

On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 2:29 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> 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
> > >
> >
>
>