Tuesday, November 22, 2011

1485 NAUTICAL MILES

I cruised 285 nautical miles this year with BIANKA. Making a total of 1485 miles since I converted the boat to electric propulsion. A little less than last year. But, I managed to get a few weeks of freelance work this summer which did not happen last year. So I spent a few less weeks over the summer on board.  Such is the life of a freelancer.  BIANKA also came through Hurricane Irene and a Nor' easter on the mooring this year without a scratch. I did have a day on one of my cruises this year where I had to motor for over 10 hours using electric propulsion. That was the most I have had to do that since I installed electric propulsion and once again the electric propulsion system came through with flying colors.
Posted by Capt. Mike at 10:05 AM
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4 comments:

Jeff said...

That is pretty good, how far can you go with a full charge?

1:24 PM
Capt. Mike said...

Hi Jeff:

The ASMO MARINE system is speced for 20 miles at around 4 knots. But, I use my Honda 2000 generator to help augment the battery bank in a poor mans hybrid mode. I'm conservative in my battery usage. I will operate under battery only for a few hours. Then I will fire up the Honda once the battery use has dropped 10 to 20% from a full charge if it looks like I'll be motoring for an extended amount of time. Which is not too often. The Honda will push the boat at 3 knots without drawing any battery amps in calm conditions.

2:52 PM
Dan said...

Your successful results are inspiring. It’s good that it has worked out so well. So far I’ve noticed around that anyone who has elec-propulsion love it and those who don’t have it or never had it are just missing out. I was looking at some boats online (35’-38’) and thinking of what it would take to go electric. I was looking at doing some coastal cruising and eventually longer voyages. I enjoy reading your blog and getting as much info. Thanks for sharing your progress.

2:03 AM
Capt. Mike said...

Dan:

Thanks Dan. Yeah, I agree the naysayers are really missing out by dismissing electric propulsion. After I while I just have to smile and shake my head and just keep motoring passed the fuel docks. From my perspective it just seems to get better and better on board since I made the conversion.

8:20 AM

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