![]() ![]() A side- or top-mount controller-akin to the throttle-will cost $1,399, by the way.Įlectronically monitored batteries extend range. Through digital controls, peak output is boosted beyond nominal output for a short time to improve acceleration at the hole shot, then returns to nominal output for optimal heat, range and speed control. In remote control, it is popular among pontoon boaters in particular, and commonly installed on pontoons used on neighborhood lakes requiring electric propulsion. Most Popular Motor: Torqeedo’s Cruise 10 ($8,999) puts out 10 kW, or about 14 hp, but performs comparably to a 20 hp outboard thanks to Torqeedo’s software. Range of Power: Outboards from Ultralight 403 at 400 W (about 1 hp) to Deep Blue at 50 kW (about 80 hp equivalent with 20 percent hole-shot boost), and inboards up to 100 kW (about 135 hp). The batteries are provided by BMW, but it is Torqeedo’s control system that manages output, heat and recharge operations to protect and optimize battery capacity and motor performance. Electronically controlled systems give its motors greater range per battery capacity and, similar to a fuel gauge, help operators conserve energy when needed or tell them when they can splurge on maximum throttle. ![]() Torqeedo provides completely integrated motor, battery and controls. The BlueSpin is a hybrid conversion option that can be used as a transitional phase in a move to all-electric or as a long term hybrid solution.Single and dual throttle controls are available from Torqeedo. For many of those uses, a battery powered system works, but for others a combination of fossil fuel and electric is best. One of the things that separates electric boats from electric cars is that cars generally operate on roads whereas boats operate in all different kinds of waters with all different kinds of uses. The BlueSail S15 Liquid is a 10 kW (15 hp) standard electric sail drive - non retractable, with a conventional propeller. The BlueDrive S20 Liquid is a 15 kW (20 hp) inboard available with air or liquid cooling. In addition to the BlueSpin hybrid boat conversion system, BlueNav can provide complete electric-propulsion systems. The boats have electric autonomy range of 4 to 5 hours at 6 or 7 knots. The 8-ton (7,257.5 kg) pilot boat Strad has a single 65-hp combustion engine and two retractable 10kW BlueSpins and the Suzon, a 46’ (14 m) traditional pinasse, has two 15kW BlueSpin Stationary motors. Night Ocean has two 370-hp inboard engines and twin 15kW BlueSpin retractable motors mounted below her swim platform. Suzon is a fully electric boat powered by twin stationary motors with a rudder.īlueSpin motors come in power ratings of 15, 20, 30 and 50 kWs (≈ 20, 30, 45 and 70 hp). In all cases the motors are rim motors, meaning the impeller blades are not attached to a central hub but are mounted on an outside ring that is part of the motor itself. They are efficient for low-speed applications. On sailboats, the box containing the electric motor is designed to install in the hull opening occupied by most diesel sail drives. A non-retractable BlueSpin can be attached to a boat’s hull with the same minor battery and cabling components as the retractable version. The BlueSpin system is also an option for hybrid conversion on boats with inboard ICE motors or for sailboats. The HMI integrates all major electronic navigation systems and will be augmented with options like self-parking and dynamic position holding. Suitable for a Variety of BoatsīlueNav has also developed a human machine interface (HMI) that analyzes data about current, position and speed to help the captain switch from one propulsion system to the other. The only intrusive interior modification with the system is the addition of the batteries, wiring and cabling for electricity flow and steering/throttle control. Night Ocean is powered by twin 370-hp inboards supplemented by two BlueSpin electric motors. ![]()
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