luckybeanz
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Hi all, firstly thanks for all the amazing information, though it is all this information that has my head in a tangle...
I am currently in Italy and looking to convert our 37ft sailboat (https://www.luckybeanz.com/2018/09/23/realising-a-dream/) which we live aboard to an electric drive. I have been researching this for about 3 years now and I want to take the plunge this winter, ordering components in the next few weeks. The question is not whether it is a good idea or not, that decision is made. Though every time I think I am there with the system I seem to find some new information which makes me reconsider. The biggest question is around the battery setup, since it will require a high amp draw.
I started a thread here with the batteries I was looking at https://diysolarforum.com/threads/d...igh-c-cells-any-experience.14159/#post-158002 and have stumbled upon this thread https://diysolarforum.com/threads/lifepo4-bow-thruster-batteries-which-bms.4668/page-2 which is ever so useful, and has me thinking of using the electrodacus BMS with a relay (I know nothing about relays so will be heading down that research path now too)
So hence this post. I am interested in anyone who has done a similar conversion and anyone who has thoughts/recommendations on the battery setup.
The motor will likely be
Here is what I am looking at :
N50 motor here http://www.fimea.it/index_eng.htm I was looking at a Golden Motor 10KW, but I can get this one locally and it supports direct drive.
250 / 300AH 48v bank- for engine and inverter
200AH 12v bank - for boat living electrics - fridge, lights etc
1.2KW solar using sunpower panels - https://sunpower.maxeon.com/uk/site...3-400-395-390_ds_en_a4_mc4_1mcable_536423.pdf
Charger/Inverter - still to be decided, but needs to be about 3kw.
DC/DC converter to run windlass and keel pump - both 12v
Interested to hear any /all thoughts one this, especially from those who have done it and have a list of components they care to share.
Thanks
I am currently in Italy and looking to convert our 37ft sailboat (https://www.luckybeanz.com/2018/09/23/realising-a-dream/) which we live aboard to an electric drive. I have been researching this for about 3 years now and I want to take the plunge this winter, ordering components in the next few weeks. The question is not whether it is a good idea or not, that decision is made. Though every time I think I am there with the system I seem to find some new information which makes me reconsider. The biggest question is around the battery setup, since it will require a high amp draw.
I started a thread here with the batteries I was looking at https://diysolarforum.com/threads/d...igh-c-cells-any-experience.14159/#post-158002 and have stumbled upon this thread https://diysolarforum.com/threads/lifepo4-bow-thruster-batteries-which-bms.4668/page-2 which is ever so useful, and has me thinking of using the electrodacus BMS with a relay (I know nothing about relays so will be heading down that research path now too)
So hence this post. I am interested in anyone who has done a similar conversion and anyone who has thoughts/recommendations on the battery setup.
The motor will likely be
Here is what I am looking at :
N50 motor here http://www.fimea.it/index_eng.htm I was looking at a Golden Motor 10KW, but I can get this one locally and it supports direct drive.
250 / 300AH 48v bank- for engine and inverter
200AH 12v bank - for boat living electrics - fridge, lights etc
1.2KW solar using sunpower panels - https://sunpower.maxeon.com/uk/site...3-400-395-390_ds_en_a4_mc4_1mcable_536423.pdf
Charger/Inverter - still to be decided, but needs to be about 3kw.
DC/DC converter to run windlass and keel pump - both 12v
Interested to hear any /all thoughts one this, especially from those who have done it and have a list of components they care to share.
Thanks