Owner | Brendan Kirby |
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Owner's Other EV | 1980 Jet Courier |
Location | Knoxville, Tennessee United States map |
Vehicle | pontoon boat |
Motor | Ray Series Wound DC electric outboard |
Drivetrain | Outboard Motor |
Controller | Curtis integrated in, Ray outboard |
Batteries | 8 US Battery US-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Charger | Lester |
Instrumentation | 1) Expanded Scale Voltmeter 2) Ampmeter |
Top Speed | 7 MPH (11 KPH) |
Range | 100 Miles (160 Kilometers) 100 miles |
Seating Capacity | 8 adults |
Curb Weight | 1,540 Pounds (700 Kilograms) with no people |
Conversion Time | 6 months |
The boat had to be thinned down to fit in a 7 foot slip so rebuilding from the ground up was a benefit. The battery racks can hold 12 batteries. The extra room alows the weight to be shifted forward and back. |