(This is a follow-up on part #1) Electrical circuits Adapting the electrical circuits Here are the different circuits on board, as originally designed by the shipyard: Blue: 240V ACWhen connected to shore power or running the generator (same input), the boat AC circuits are powered. These AC circuits include the 12V battery charger, the water … Continue reading Designing an electric saildrive (part #2)
Designing an electric saildrive (part #1)
The concept The concept is quite simple. Seen as a black box (see above), the propulsion system receives electrical power from the battery and turns the propeller. Add some control with the throttle and some output to a display and yet we have a system that can do its job. Let's open the box. We … Continue reading Designing an electric saildrive (part #1)
