Robert Lange's 1953 Grumman Float

Owner	Robert Lange
Owner's Other EVs	Electric Motorcycle Off-Road Electric Wheelchair F4 Drop Tank BOB Wood-E 1981 Jet Electrica 1978 Ez-Go Golf Cart 1987 Kawasaki KX 125 Puma Dyno 2006 Bronco Beach Cruiser 1970 Volkswagen Bug 1963 Rambler 440 1985 Honda CR80
Location	Kelseyville, California United States ^map
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Vehicle	1953 Grumman plane float 24 volt 3 wheeler
Motor	Westinghouse generator Compound Wound DC actually a 24 volt aircraft generator 300 amps
Drivetrain	1984 virago 5 speed and rear suspension, shaft drive
Controller	Kelly 24 - 48 volt 400A. with regen.
Batteries	4 Dynasty UPS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Recycled UPS batteries double 24V 100ah.= 200AH @ 24Volts
System Voltage	24 Volts
Charger	homemade Variac 18A 0-180V. (adjustable) ... 35A. rectifier, capacitor, 2 gauges really easy!
Heater	dutch oven in the sun
Instrumentation	state of charge meter
Top Speed	55 MPH (88 KPH)
Acceleration	should be great
Range	35 Miles (56 Kilometers) depending on terrain
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	700 Pounds (318 Kilograms) float only weighes 150lbs.
Tires	150-90-15 rear 185-70-14 front
Conversion Cost	so far $300.00 To finish $2000. more