Owner | Rob Linda |
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Location | Simpson Bay , Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles map |
Vehicle | 2010 Tri Solar electric motorsailing trimaran dinghy |
Motor | Hitachi 0.9 HP Series Wound DC Dynastarter from golfcart |
Drivetrain | Johnson 8HP leg with 600W dynastarter from golfcart as powerhead |
Controller | No controller On/Off switch |
Batteries | 1 Mastervolt AGM, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 130Ah (C20) |
System Voltage | 12 Volts |
Charger | Siemens 55W Solar panel does all the charging |
Instrumentation | Dig.Voltmeter Dig. Ampmeter |
Top Speed | 4 MPH ( 6 KPH) |
Range | 6 Miles ( 9 Kilometers) Sailing most of the time Motorsailing mainly to windward Motoring in calms and tight corners |
Watt Hours/Mile | 150 Wh/Mile |
Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
Curb Weight | 0 2 sailors can lift it |
Conversion Time | 3 months on and off |
Conversion Cost | Recycled and repaired old stuff. Bought can of paint. Less than &100 |
Additional Features | Rolling windsurf mast for furling and reefing Rudder on outboard leg. Daggerboard |
Sails comfortable, safe and very dry. The instant electric propulsion at the flip of the switch, makes the sailing dinghy a joy to use as tender between anchored boat and shore |