All Electric New Build CC19

[ChrisS]

A new company called Soladek launched their range of walk-on (non-slip) solar arrays that can be built into the deck of a new build boat at Metstrade. I’m selling my old Lugger and want a boat with a small cabin for some shelter and having the ability to stay overnight if the opportunity arises.

Match this solar decking with a compact electric inboard motor such as the Vetus e-line range, that would be ideal.

I would appreciate your thoughts and comments on this idea

Thank you

[Justin Greig]

Hi Chris - the idea of an electric auxiliary is very appealing. There is one Cape Cutter that I know of which has an inboard - Whisting Rufus. It is a diesel, but I suppose the installation challenges would be the same for an electric motor. Maybe David Peck (who did the conversion) might comment.

If you went for a pod drive you would be limited by the weight that the Cape Cutter can comfortably handle in terms of an outboard in the well - I believe this is about 28kg. A pod drive has the potential advantage of being able to locate the battery lowdown amidships. But even so, the pod drives I have seen have mainly been much heavier. The lightest I have found is the ePropulsion Pod Drive 6.0 Evo which weighs 31 kg and gives you the equivalent power (so they say) of a 10hp outboard. That might be near enough. There is after all a bit variation in the weight of CC owners ...
Justin