Dan's 1996 Yamaha 40 Outboard

Owner	Dan Baker
Owner's Other EVs	Firefly Snowpig 2013 Sylvan Mirage 820 - The Led Zeppelin
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada ^map
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Vehicle	1996 Yamaha 40 hp 2 stroke outboard bought outboard and crank for $120 CDN
Motor	Mars ME1003 Permanent Magnet DC 23kw peak at 72 volts
Drivetrain	Long shaft
Controller	Alltrax 7245 72 volts at 450 amps, currently running at 48 volts
Batteries	4, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Gently used 100lb UPS batteries
System Voltage	48 Volts
Instrumentation	voltage display purchased
Top Speed	8 MPH (12 KPH) Prop size and pitch seem to be limiting performance for boat size (10 ft rigid hull) at 48v. Need to test at 72v and/or larger craft
Acceleration	Great
Range	2 Miles ( 3 Kilometers) Not tested yet, 400 lbs of batteries are limiting range on small boat!
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	700 Pounds (318 Kilograms) Outboard itself is lighter than factory however 400 lbs of batteries makes for a heavy small boat
Conversion Cost	$1500
Additional Features	Winner of boater innovation award from Ed's Boat tips! www.edsboattips.com Coupler made from end cut off crank and flex Princess Auto adapter ($20 parts, $100 machine shop) Mounting adapter made from 2" square tubing Layout of motor and controller allows cover to still be mounted. Bilge pump mounted in exhaust manifold to provide cooling via copper coil.
Prop pitch is limiting performance for small rhib boat, need to test on larger craft :-)

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