Greg,

In answer to your question:

http://issuu.com/proptalk/docs/dec_pt_2012 see pp 39-42

This is an article in the Dec 2012 PropTalk magazine, the powerboat mag for the Chesapeake Bay area. It was written by one of the contestants, Charlie Iliff.

Anyone with an electric boat that can go 24 miles in less than 6 hours without recharging is invited to attend.

There is also a great article on the 2011 race in the English mag, Electric Boat News Autumn 2012 written by Jim Campbell of eCanoe.

The race is sponsored by the Electric Boat Association of America. It is held on the Friday before the Small Craft Festival of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, about Oct. 1.

We would love to have you here.

I am new to this sort of page so I do not know how to keep things organized. I posted a video of the race on my "page".

Ned

Hi Greg!

Thanks for your welcome-mail, i am happy to be listed on your site! A lot of informations - also in english  - can be found on our website www.solarwave.at

Kind regards, Michael

thanks for the complement Greg. I was out sailing today had a nice run in with an afternoon squall. it was a blast. cheers

Hi Greg, thanks for the profile comment.  Like others here, I am wrestling with questions of propellers and battery packs for my 8m sloop.  I'll post more when things have become a bit clearer.  Best regards, - Martin

Hi Greg, Thanks for the welcome. I've got some questions.

First of all, I am reclaiming a 32ft Nantucket Clipper after she was stripped and left in a barn for 10 years. The old Sabb diesel is out and in my garage. My thinking is that I keep the underpowered diesel cause it sounds like the engine in African Queen and is miserly on diesel or repower. As I look at the electric option I am finding that I could get more thrust from an electric than the 10 hp diesel and not gain more weight or much more. The Sabb weighs 450 lbs + fuel and extras.

Now I'm looking at motors and controlers to put together a DIY system so I'm looking for answers to selection questions. I'll ask them in the forum but will involve things like are the rated RPMs for a motor and indication effect on regeration. I'm also interested in linking a drag generator with solar panels and wind gen and emergency back up organic burner. My goal is for long term livaboard cruising. A passage through the Panama Canal and as far as it is fun. I think I can enjoy myself more if I'm free from paying tolls to oil companies not to mention being a good human and not messing up our home.

Nice to meet you Greg,

Walter Graupner 

Hello Greg, thank you for the welcome and for your comment.  As yet, most of our products are not available to purchase, however we are working with several companies developing battery systems for their products.  We will keep you informed with updates and thank you for your interest in OXIS Energy.

Thank you! She is a great deal of work, but it is (supposed to be) a labour of love.