Electric Propulsion for Boats
Electric Propulsion for Boats

Author: Charles A. Mathys

Publisher:

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780984377510

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After years of researching, building and testing many designs, Charlie Mathys has found the answers to inexpensive "Electric Propulsion for Boats." This book starts with an overview of his successes and failures. With each success Charlie moves ahead until you have an excellent understanding of electric propulsion for boats. This book delves deeply into the technical aspects of electric propulsion. However the information remains extremely easy to understand. The book will take you through each phase of the required work thoroughly, with detailed explanations for each step along the way. You will not find another book that explains all aspects of this subject so completely or in such an easily understood format. Although Charlie has limited the examples to smaller boats, the processes can easily be modified for larger vessels. If you have an interest in quiet, clean and green propulsion for your boat, this book is the perfect place to start your project

My Electric Boats
My Electric Boats

Author: Charles A. Mathys

Publisher: Netcam Publishing

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780984377527

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My Electric Boats is the 2nd Edition of the popular textbook Electric Propulsion for Boats. This updated version includes a new Rhodes 19/Etek conversion, plus more performance and efficiency tests, new photos and four complete step-by-step conversion chapters. Divided into three sections, the book starts with an overview of the author s successes and failures while researching basic concepts. With each success, he moves ahead until you have an excellent understanding of electric propulsion for boats. Delving deeply into all the technical aspects of electric propulsion, the book guides you thoroughly through each phase of the required work, with easy-to-follow explanations for each step. The examples and processes can be easily modified for small or larger vessels. If you have an interest in eco-friendly propulsion for your boat, this is the perfect place to start. www.myelectricboats.com --------- NEW to the Second Edition Four Electric Boat Conversions Convert a Rhodes 19 sailboat with a Lynch/Etek inboard Align the drive shaft electrically Four How-To Chapters More Performance and Efficiency Tests More Photos -------- For anyone with practical skills who wishes to get deeply involved in building or modifying boats, or experimenting with AC drives, this should be a goldmine. Paul Lynn, Electric Boat News review of Electric Propulsion for Boats, First Edition

The Motorboat Book
The Motorboat Book

Author: Ed Sobey

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 161374451X

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There's more than one way to power a toy boat. Electric motors, balloons, gears, water jets, belt drives, chemical reactions, steam, and even gravity can be used to propel a small ship across a pool. Also, the boats' propellers and paddles can be side-mounted or at the stern, or even sit above the waterline, like a fan-powered swamp boat. The Motorboat Book will show children how to build more than 20 different models through step-by-step instructions with clear photos. And if they'd rather travel under the water than over it, the book has 6 different submarine projects. In addition to the boatbuilding activities, author Ed Sobey includes instructions on how to build an &“ocean&” to test the boats, as well as accessories such as four different water pumps, waterproof battery and motor cases, and a working foghorn. Most of the boats are built from recycled and easy-to-find materials, but an appendix lists local and online sources for wire, plastic propellers, small motors, and more. Educators will appreciate the Meeting Science Standards summary at the end of the book.

World Cruising Routes
World Cruising Routes

Author: Jimmy Cornell

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 617

ISBN-13: 1408158884

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A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.

The Cardboard Boat Book
The Cardboard Boat Book

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Publisher: Dave Friant

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1439224951

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A step-by-step instruction manual on how to build a lightweight 'environmentally-friendly' boat with recyclable resources. The boats simply fold up from ¼” thick cardboard obtaining their strength from the geometry of the component parts. The boats are 8-feet long, weigh about 25-pounds, and can accommodate a 250-pound person without risking structural damage. Each boat is constructed with 21-pieces of cardboard that are used to make 7-component parts. The 7 parts are assembled together with 'environmentally-friendly' contact cement and paper drywall tape. Once assembled the boats are sealed with an 'environmentally-friendly' water-based waterproof coating. No special tools are required and they are very simple to build. All of the materials used to build a boat are typically found at 'do-it-yourself' home improvement stores. The boats can be outfitted with 12-volt electric fishing motors, although they are typically propelled with traditional Kayak style paddles.

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

Author: Nigel Calder

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-04-17

Total Pages: 2454

ISBN-13: 1472947738

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This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

Electric Boats and Ships
Electric Boats and Ships

Author: Kevin Desmond

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1476627681

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Electric propulsion for boats was developed in the early 19th century and--despite the advent of the internal combustion engine--continued with the perfecting of the modern turbo-electric ship. Sustainable and hybrid technologies, pioneered in small inland watercraft toward the end of the 20th century, have in recent years been scaled up to create integrated electric drives for the largest ocean-going vessels. This comprehensive history traces the birth and rebirth of the electric boat from 1835 to the present, celebrating the Golden Age of electric launches, 1880-1910.

The 12-Volt Bible for Boats
The 12-Volt Bible for Boats

Author: Miner K. Brotherton

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2002-11-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0071660739

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The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a clear, nonthreatening introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. This second edition is thoroughly updated with respect to modern batteries, breaker and panel design, alternative energy sources, and troubleshooting equipment, but it retains the fundamental simplicity that is the source of its enduring popularity (more than 100,000 copies sold).

Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System
Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System

Author: Mike Westin

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1408159309

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The second in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the yachting press, which, like general boat repair manuals, can't go into the level of detail Micke Westin does. This is a visual, hand-holding guide, dwelling on the details as it explains each procedure rather than focussing on the theory (which is relegated to an appendix, for those who wish to go further).

Understanding Boat Wiring
Understanding Boat Wiring

Author: John C. Payne

Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781574091632

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John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.