There is no reason whatsoever to not have it that is related to energy consumption. Regardless of what electric cooking system you use (induction plate, thermomixer, etc.) it will draw more in an hour then the fridge and freezer in a day. What does not make sense is you wanting to keep electricity use at a minimum and not having a fridge but having electric cooking. Simply because you have an engine does not mean you need to use it all the time. This could mean inboard diesel in one hull and inboard electric in the other, or two outboards, one gas, one electric, etc. On a catamaran the most sensible option is "through the water", meaning you have two completely independent propulsions, one electric and one fossil fuel based.
But, as above, all depends where and how you want to "cruise".įor going hybrid there are better options then a small petrol generator. With both running full bore you are barely above the minimum recommended power. As for your motor choices, remember that the plans specify two 9-18hp diesels, and the EP-12 is a 6.8hp motor, while the EP-9.9 is a 6.3hp motor. If you are ok with this, then yes, electric is feasible. Having electric propulsion is only marginally better then going engineless, so all planning has to be done accordingly. Would that be foolish?Īll depends on your definition of "cruising". What do you guys think of having a small generator like the predator from Harbor freight or honda as well to make it a hybrid boat? I actually don't want to carry it as I don't think it will be necessary so I can save on weight/maintenance issues.
#Elco electric inboard install#
What do you guys think of this plan? Are there any issues with using a single inboard and a single outboard that I'm not aware of? Also would I even need to install diesel or gas tanks since I will be relying solely on electric? I want to be able to do blue water cruising and be off grid/self-sufficient as possible. I want to use an electric pressure cooker like the instant pot for all my cooking. I don't want to use any diesel or gasoline for anything. I want to have 4x440watt solar panels (total of 1.76 kwatt) and a lithium ion battery bank. I was thinking of installing an electric inboard engine (in particular, the EP-12 electric inboard by Elco motors: EP-12 Electric Inboard - Elco Motor Yachts ) on one hull and using an electric outboard engine (the EP-9.9 electric outboard by Elco motors: EP-9.9 Electric Outboard - Elco Motor Yachts ).
#Elco electric inboard how to#
Hi guys, I am currently building a woods flica 34' sailing catamaran and I am planning out how to fit it out.
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