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If you sail you likely spend considerable time—and money—cleaning, fixing, and worrying about your diesel or gas engine. When it comes to safety, your backup propulsion is as important as your sails. Can you rely on electric motors for safety? What are the pros and cons of buying an electric sailboat?
Diesel engines are reliable, but they pollute. Diesel (and gas) engines emit greenhouse gasses and exhaust that includes particulate matter and carcinogens that are a risk to human health.
Until recently, alternatives to marine diesel engines were limited. Boat owners could carry out their own repower projects or purchase expensive commercial electric motors. Storage capacity was a problem.
Fortunately, the winds are shifting and there are now numerous high quality and economically competitive alternatives to traditional marine engines. In this article we describe the pros and cons of purchasing a new motor or repowering an existing engine. We also describe the market for marine electric propulsion systems and identify leading boat builders, manufacturers, and installers.
The climate is warming and we continue to pump greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere at a torrid pace. Transport emissions, including road, rail, air and marine transportation, account for nearly a quarter of global CO 2 emissions. 1 https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg3/transport/ According to the United Nation’s International Maritime Organization , marine traffic accounts for nearly 3% of the world's CO 2 emissions.
While emissions from recreational boaters are less than those from shipping and fishing fleets, they are still considerable. According to an estimate from electricmotoryachts.com , if just 5% of the roughly 13 million registered boats in the United States today repowered with electric, boaters would eliminate an estimated 1 billion pounds of CO 2 emissions. Scaled across boaters around the world, the potential for boaters to meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions is significant.
Exposure to diesel emissions also poses health risks. The smallest particulate matter can contribute to heart attacks, strokes, and lung disease. High exposure to small particulates can impair brain development in children. The International Agency for Research on Cancer , part of the World Health Organization (WHO), classifies diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans.
Global concern over climate is leading to a revolution in how we produce and use renewable energy. This is particularly true in the transportation sector. Sales of electric cars in 2019 increased 40%. In 2020, Tesla motors alone produced almost 500,000 new electric vehicles. This helped to propel Elon Musk to become the world’s wealthiest person. Electric vehicle penetration is still just about 3% but growing dramatically 2 https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/mckinsey-electric-vehicle-index-europe-cushions-a-global-plunge-in-ev-sales# A key factor driving this growth, according to the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency, is innovation in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and other storage technology. Batteries now account for nearly 90% of all patenting activity in the area of electricity storage. Between 2005 and 2018, patenting activity in batteries and related electricity storage technologies grew four times faster than the average of all technology fields. 3 https://www.iea.org/reports/innovation-in-batteries-and-electricity-storage
It is clear we are reaching a tipping point for electric automobiles and trucks 4 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/22/electric-vehicles-close-to-tipping-point-of-mass-adoption . Is the marine sector also experiencing an electric revolution?
The market for marine electric propulsion systems is lagging what is happening with cars and trucks. However, the potential for growth in this sector is extraordinary. In an article published in Yachting World, Christoph Ballin, CEO of electric motor manufacturer Torqueedo, estimated that only about 1.3% of marine propulsion systems are electric. 5 https://www.yachtingworld.com/features/future-yachting-smart-technology-126136 According to an article published in 2017 by IDTechEx there are over 100 manufacturers of electric boats and ships with an estimate of more than $20 billion in global sales by 2027 for non-military boats. According to the IDTechEx report, recreational boats are the largest—and fastest—growing electric marine market by sales.
The growth potential is enormous considering the size of the recreation economy. In the United States alone, in 2019 outdoor recreation generated US$ 788 billion dollars in output. 6 https://boatingindustry.com/news/2020/11/12/orr-provides-breakdown-of-latest-recreation-economy-data/ An estimated $37 billion of this came from retail sales of boats, engines, accessories and marine services. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) data, Boating and fishing was the largest conventional activity for the nation as a whole, adding US$ 23.6 billion to the economy. This was the largest conventional activity in 30 states and the District of Columbia and the second largest activity in 11 states. 7 https://boatingindustry.com/news/2020/11/12/orr-provides-breakdown-of-latest-recreation-economy-data/
What are the pros and cons of electric motors for sailing?
Who are industry leaders in the electric sailboat space?
Numerous companies produce electric and hybrid propulsion systems for the marine sector. Some of the best known and highest quality brands that provide electric propulsion systems for yachts and sailboats include:
Who builds sailboats with electric motors?
Electric propulsion is going mainstream. Dozens of boat builders are building electric-only boats (like SoelYachts.com and Silent-Yachts.com ). Some traditional yacht builders now offer electric propulsion options—and this will likely grow to include all major manufacturers in coming years. Examples of leading yacht manufacturers that include electric propulsion options include:
Who can help me convert my sailboat to electric propulsion?
A growing number of companies are dedicated to helping boat builders and individuals convert their yachts. These companies may provide design and support options for advanced battery systems, solar and wind systems, hydrogenation, and overall system design. Some of these companies produce their own electric motors and systems. Leading companies in the field include:
A small but growing number of yacht dealers offer new and used electric boats. Green Yacht Sales is an example of a small company that supports the sale of electric yachts and systems from diverse manufacturers.
Global clearinghouses, like YachtWorld and Boat Trader , now provide options to filter searches for electric propulsion sailboats.
Until recently, the amount of energy batteries could store was limited. The cost of buying a new battery bank was prohibitive for most sailors. Today, however, costs are dropping and batteries provide more charge. Range anxiety remains one of the biggest reasons sailors don’t want to swap out polluting diesel engines for quieter and cleaner all-electric systems. However, this concern will soon be obsolete.
There are many high quality marine battery suppliers. Some of the major players in the LiPO market include:
Okay, this all sounds good in theory, but is it really possible to throw out your old engine and install a new motor? Here are a few examples of individuals and companies making the switch to electric yachts.
As with many disruptive technologies, it is easier for wealthy individuals to pay more—often much more—for tomorrow’s technology today. That said, these Super Early Adopters are a harbinger of things to come. These individuals may be risk takers but they are also typically really smart and forward-thinking.
Swedish billionaire Niklas Zennstrom is one example of a pioneering “mogul” in the electric yacht world. The founder of Skype and former Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People awardee, in 2018 Zennstrom’s team launched Rán VII. Yachtingworld described the boat as “…so angular it calls to mind Darth Vader or a Stealth bomber.”
Zennstrom shared his views on the future of electric racing in a CNN article in 2018:
“Having gone through the design, build and initial test cycle there is no doubt to me that the future for racing yachts is electric propulsion. It's lighter, less drag, quieter, and most importantly it is environmentally friendly.”
Do-it-yourselfers have been converting electric sailboats for years. The mainstream boating magazines and the media are increasingly showcasing the stories of these sailors retrofitting their boats. A few examples of well-publicized electric yacht conversion stories include:
We are facing a climate emergency and the world is mobilizing to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses. A growing number of boat builders, engine and battery producers, service companies, and individuals are addressing this need by building and retrofitting emission-free sailboats. We are still in the early stages of this transformation, but change is coming quickly.
Some of the major challenges—and opportunities—for catalyzing this transition in coming years include:
We are at the dawn of a new age of sailing. With each passing month electric propulsion technology is improving. Motors are getting better, batteries and solar panels are getting cheaper, and electric sailboats are starting to become mainstream.
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Yanmar Marine International, a leading marine engine manufacturer, has launched its first-ever electric propulsion product, the E-Saildrive, for emission-free sailing.
The product was introduced globally at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Newport International Boat Show to make electric boating more accessible to sailing enthusiasts.
The E-Saildrive is designed with a plug-and-play platform for easy installation and connection, avoiding the need for complex hull modifications.
The product features a cooling system, an integrated gear, a motor, and a motor controller, allowing a smooth transition to 100% electric sailing.
The global launch introduces the three models of the E-Saildrive: the SDe7, SDe 10, and SDe 15, each capable of producing up to 15kW of power for sailboats under 40 feet, depending on the vessel’s application and displacement.
The E-Saildrive is a direct replacement for Yanmar’s YM engine, one of the most widely used engines in sailboats. This allows boatbuilders to offer both electric and combustion engines.
Customers who want to refit their sailboats with the E-Saildrive can do so without making any hull modifications.
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Lettinga said that YANMAR’s new electric propulsion system is packed with innovative features to help boaters easily switch to emission-free sailing and that the company’s dealer and distributor network would provide worldwide technical support.
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Has anyone converted from diesel engine to an electric motor? If so, what are your thoughts on the conversion?
To do it right will take many many and lots of boat bucks. Unless your thing of using a small outboard motor like Torqeedo 20 hp.
Check out Sailing Uma on utube. They converted to all electric. Tim
Tim22 said: Check out Sailing Uma on utube. They converted to all electric. Tim Click to expand
Perhaps in a lake to use to get in and out of the dock. Would not think about in the Potomac River or out in the Chesapeake Bay. You need and sustainable power source to fight the currents and foul weather that may develop. At this time a Diesel Auxiliary is still the best option in performance and cost by far.
Which boat mfg &model? Smith mountain Lake or VA coastal area?
take a look at this (270) Diesel to Electric Sailboat Re-Power, Part One: Installation - YouTube
Electric Yacht sells electric engines for $5k, equivalent to 25 hp diesel engine for up to 34’ sailboats. Has anyone experienced this engine, and thoughts please? Thanks.
Bash said: Electric Yacht sells electric engines for $5k, equivalent to 25 hp diesel engine for up to 34’ sailboats. Has anyone experienced this engine, and thoughts please? Thanks. Click to expand
Batteries and installation are extra. But I suspect the entire package is still more economical than a new Diesel engine, and better for the environment.
jr22553 said: Has anyone converted from diesel engine to an electric motor? If so, what are your thoughts on the conversion? Click to expand
Bash said: ... and better for the environment. Click to expand
And without the diesel smell.
Bash said: And without the diesel smell. Click to expand
rgranger said: And silent Click to expand
So is the world ready to have a conversation about population control? I’m not sure we are there yet????
rgranger said: population control? Click to expand
I did see an interesting new application of an older technology being applied to electric motored sailboats that essentially uses the rotating prop shaft under sail to generate electricity and recharge the batteries. Prop shaft generators have been around a long time, but this promises increased efficiency and essentially allows a way for wind to generate power via the sails (the other being a wind generator on the boat). Add solar to that in favorable climes and you have three sources of power that don't burn carbon-based fuel. The boat had do be moving at something like 4 kts for the generation to take place, but for long voyages that could be a significant source of power. Of course, that's at the expense of speed that you might gain with a folding or feathering prop.
Yes, that concept or "Regeneration" is one of the driving forces used by the French group associated with he Elcano Challenge. In theory and in calm water testing, by Oceanvolt, the marketing numbers appeared successful. Sail a boat at 5.5 knots generate the power and charge the battery. Just like the Wright Brothers with their magic flying machine. The real world cruising attempt Our 1000-mile maiden voyage from La Grande Motte to Seville showed up some of the weaknesses of the regeneration system when it failed to keep up with the overall consumption on a proper voyage, identified the differences between marketing and performance. In summary the following was reported: "the barriers to getting a lot more out of regeneration are formidable since, as Jimmy found out, they are running into basic physics here: drag balanced against regeneration and the need to sail efficiently." Granted that science and engineering merge as start someplace. I understand that the " The Elcano Challenge " started by Jimmy Cornell (an experienced world class sailor) was fired to abandon his project of sailing around the world on an all electric catamaran. What was clarified by his ambitious attempt are the engineering barriers of balancing the drag on a boat, the energy costs of regeneration, and the electrical demands involved living on a boat in the ocean. What is the phrase? An intriguing idea - not ready for prime time! But it may be just a brilliant idea away from possibility. Such creativity has given us all sorts of new concepts. From the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk we now fly in Space.
Hydrofoiling boat manufacturer Candela has set a new electric boat record, taking their C-8 model 150 nautical miles (172 mi / 275 km) across the Baltic Sea from Stockholm, Sweden to Åland, Finland. It is the first time an all-electric boat has crossed the Baltic, and the team took the record one step further by returning to Stockholm the same day.
“The aim was to demonstrate that zero-emission sea travel is not only possible today, but that foiling electric ships and boats are so much cheaper to operate than fossil-fuelled vessels,” said Gustav Hasselskog, CEO and founder of Candela. The proof is in the crossing: the Candela C-8 had 85% lower costs than a fossil-fuel-powered boat.
It wasn’t just 15 times cheaper than gas/petrol, there was also less range anxiety, continued Hasselskog, “We did have anxiety, but not for the Candela. The irony is that the photographer’s gasoline-powered chase boat had to refuel six times during the trip, while we only charged three times!”
The record trip was made Thursday, September 12 in the latest version of the Candela C-8, equipped with a Polestar battery. The trip was made mostly with the existing charging infrastructure, and in partnership with Kempower, a charging solutions provider.
Starting out at 6 a.m. from the Stockholm Frihamn port authority in Candela’s hometown, they made a charging stop in Kapellskär – roughly the halfway point of the journey – and reached Mariehamn, the capital and largest town of the Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland, at lunchtime.
Kempower has been working with various charging companies like Aqua superPower and utilities like Norways’s Plug Power to provide high speed marine charging stations in Nordic countries.
Check out the Plugboats map of high speed chargers.
The Baltic trip was made mostly with the existing, non-high speed charging infrastructure. In Kapellskär, the Candela charged with a Kempower Movable Charger, a 40-kW wheeled charger connected to the existing power grid at the harbour.
In Finland the boat was plugged into the marina’s standard three-phase outlet, which took a few hours while the team met with local officials and refuelled themselves. In the evening at 6 p.m., the hydrofoiling speedboat started flying back to Sweden, topped up in Kapellskär and returned home in dense fog at 11.30 p.m.
“Kempower is proud to contribute to the electrification of boating and help create greener waterways. Electric boats combined with hydrofoiling offer the best possible efficiency. Kempower’s DC fast charging solutions are ideal for electric boating, and our Kempower Movable Charger is a plug-and-play solution that integrates seamlessly with the electrical grids already available in many marinas,” says Antti Vuola, Director, Market Segments, Kempower.
This isn’t the first time Candela has set distance and endurance records and challenged preconceptions about electric boats. About a year ago they covered 420 nautical miles in 24 hours. That is approximately the distance between London and Amsterdam but it was done going back and forth between two points in Stockholm 40 nm apart.
In that case the power did not come from the onshore grid, but from a Voltpack mobile battery storage system by Northvolt, which is owned by Volvo and Swedish EV maker Polestar. The 281 kWh battery packs are about 250 x 170 x 90 cm (4′ x 8′ x 3′) and were coupled with a DC charging station from Plug. The idea was to showcase how DC charging networks for boats could work in archipelagos and remote coastal areas.
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The Voltari 260 electric boat actually went further on a single charge than the C-8 did in this trip, but that was at a speed of 4.4 kt (5 mph / 8kmh) when it did the 79 nm (91 mi / 145 km) journey from Key Largo, Florida to Bimini, Bahamas in 19 hours.
The Voltari is standard planing boat where the boat has to constantly overcome the resistance and friction of the hull against the water, while Candela’s hydrofoiling technology lifts the boat above the water, enabling it to achieve both speed and distance. This ability is one of the reasons the C-8 won the 2022 Gustave Trouvé Electric Boat Awards in the Up to 8 Meter/26 Feet category.
Hydrofoiling is a great advantage for pleasure boats, but it also enables massive cost reductions for sea transport, which was proven on the Baltic Sea ride when the electric costs were tallied up. The similar size gasoline-powered chase boat on the trip had to pay 750€ ($835 US) to fuel up, while the Candela C-8 consumed 213 kWh of electricity, at a cost of about 45€ ($50).
That’s makes a huge difference for public transport boats that are operating constantly, and governments around the globe are adopting Candela’s 30 passenger P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry.
This fall the P-12 will begin operating on the Ekerö-Stockholm City Hall route, where it is expected to not only save money but also halve travel times as its minimal wake allows it to travel in the inner city where standard ferries have to slow down dramatically to adhere to no-wake zones.
In Berlin, private operator Reederei Riedel has purchased a P-12 that will connect the East Side Gallery, near Ostbahnhof, with the cultural hub Funkhaus. Candela also recently announced a deal to electrify the water transport network in Saudi Arabia’s giant NEOM project, as well as ferries sold to a protected national park in New Zealand.
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Big news emerged from the 2024 ICAST fishing trade show in Orlando, Florida. Both Lowrance and Simrad debuted bow-mounted, electric-steered brushless trolling motors designed for salt water, representing the first trolling motors from either engineered to perform in the brine; indeed, the Simrad motor is the first ever from this long-established marine electronics brand.
These motors join a cadre of models from Garmin, Minn Kota, Power-Pole and Rhodan all featuring GPS guidance, rugged marine-grade construction, sophisticated technology and advanced system integration. Among experienced boating anglers, positioning is everything. And positioning is exactly what these motors are designed to achieve. Let’s look at some examples.
The new saltwater trolling motors from Lowrance and Simrad share the same model name—Recon—and possess the same design, including a brushless motor that operates on either 24 or 36 volts and produces 90 and 115 pounds of thrust, respectively.
These manually deployed, electric-steered trolling motors boast a unique joystick remote called Freesteer. Incorporating a color LCD screen, the remote is lightweight and wearable, providing 360 degrees of manual steering, as well as activation of automatic functions. With the Lowrance version of the Recon, the remote can be combined with a wireless foot pedal with a programmable keypad and seamless display integration via a NMEA 2000 network. The Simrad version grants full integration with a Simrad multifunction display via NMEA 2000.
Recon trolling motors also feature a GPS-guided virtual anchoring system that holds boats within a 3-foot radius. A unique jogging function allows anglers to execute diagonal moves in eight directions. There’s also the option to move virtual anchor positions in almost any direction. The carbon-fiber-infused shafts carry lifetime warranties, while the motor carries a three-year warranty.
The Recon motors have integrated sonar technology and are available with a sonar nose-cone option. The Recon models are available in 54-, 60- and 72-inch shaft lengths, and start at $3,499. To learn more, visit lowrance.com or simrad-yachting.com .
The news coming out of ICAST 2024 is that Garmin expanded its Force Kraken brushless saltwater trolling- motor series (which was introduced last year) with a 48-inch shaft length to accommodate smaller boat sizes, including flats boats and microskiffs.
Like the other models in the Kraken series, the 48-inch model is engineered with a pivot-style mount for easy installation on boats where bow space is limited. With manual deploy and stow, it offers anglers seamless, wireless integration with Garmin sonar systems, multifunction displays and smartwatches.
Now completing its first season in the hands of saltwater anglers, the Kraken features a brushless motor and high-efficiency propeller to produce 100 pounds of thrust as a 36-volt system or 80 pounds as a 24-volt system. Anglers can also easily install live sonar thanks to a cable management system that routes the transducer cable inside the trolling-motor shaft. With the Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket (additional purchase required), any Garmin LiveScope transducer can be installed and operated in all three modes: Forward, Down and Perspective.
The included wireless remote gives anglers control of the trolling motor with precise virtual anchor lock, autopilot functionality, heading hold and point-and-go gesture steering. The new 48-inch Kraken is available in both black and white, with suggested retail prices of $3,599.99 and $3,799.99, respectively. Other Kraken models feature 63-, 75- and 90-inch shaft lengths in white, and 63- and 75-inch lengths in black. To learn more, visit garmin.com .
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Minn Kota has set a high bar among saltwater anglers with its top-of-the-line Riptide Instinct models featuring Quest brushless motor technology and push-button deploy and stow. Now completing its first full season on the bows of saltwater fishing boats, the Riptide Instinct operates on either 24 volts for 90 pounds of thrust or 36 volts for 115 pounds of thrust. Shaft-length choices include 60, 65, 87 and 100 inches.
It also has a beefy composite shaft and pivot points, and the motor incorporates real-time battery monitoring with a “time until empty” indicator, which prompts anglers to switch to Eco mode when reserves drop to 20 percent. Built-in i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link GPS guidance enable functionality such as Spot-Lock virtual anchoring and a Drift mode that works like a virtual drift sock.
Control options include a GPS wireless remote to drive the motor from anywhere in the boat. Riptide Instinct offers compatibility with the One-Boat Network for networking with and controlling via a Humminbird multifunction display easily. They are available in black or white and start at $4,399.99 for a 60-inch-shaft model. For more information, visit minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com .
The Move PV series saltwater trolling motors from Power-Pole feature pivot mounts, brushless motors, GPS guidance, wireless controls and virtual anchoring. The brushless motors are engineered to deliver power at lower rpm. A super-strong titanium shaft carries a lifetime guarantee. Advanced electronic technology includes built-in GPS navigation with features such as Anchor mode and Active Vector Heading navigation. A variety of user-friendly wireless controls include a ReelFeel foot pedal that provides the sensation of cable steering and the ability to put it anywhere you like.
There are also wireless foot buttons available to activate the Anchor and Active Vector Heading modes. Power-Pole’s ProNav app can enable a mobile device to become a controller. The PV series is available in 45-, 52-, 60- and 72-inch shaft lengths, and is available in black or white. It starts at $4,999.99. To find out more, visit power-pole.com .
The HD GPS Anchor+ saltwater trolling motors from Rhodan feature pivot mounts and digital pulse-width modulation circuitry to help maximize efficiency and heat dissipation, optimize power and extend battery life. A wireless and waterproof floating remote fob controls the motor from anywhere on the boat.
Available in 12-, 24- and 36-volt models delivering 80 to 120 pounds of thrust, these trolling motors also have the unique ability to steer the boat while the main engine is at low power settings, allowing anglers to troll at higher speeds or to anchor in fast-moving currents. The Anchor mode automatically compensates for wind, waves and cross current.
Rhodan integrates with Raymarine’s Axiom MFDs to adjust thrust and the motor’s direction, and activate Anchor mode. This enables anglers to use the touchscreen display to control the Rhodan trolling motor when it is active. The HD GPS Anchor+ is available in black or white in shaft lengths ranging from 36 to 108 inches, starting at $2,399. Visit rhodanmarine.com to learn more.
Lithium batteries have opened up an entirely new category of electrical power for boats. That is due to their energy density, allowing a lithium battery to pack in as much voltage and amps as a lead-acid battery but at one-third to one-half the weight. They’ve been powering professional anglers’ trolling motors for years and, with an inverter, are increasingly common replacements for gensets. Because lithium batteries can recharge in much less time than lead-acid batteries, a short run of an engine’s alternator integrated with a DC-to-DC charger can quickly bring them to full power.
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) is the chemistry settled upon by most battery-makers. Past formulas included cobalt and manganese for lithium-ion batteries. Though powerful, they proved hazardous. Runaway discharges caused fires that were inextinguishable—a poor trait in a boat or anywhere.
Regular power updates from your batteries are essential. Some lithium batteries such as X2Power employ Bluetooth wireless communications to report discharge rate, battery temperature, state of charge and more to smartphone apps, bypassing a gauge, saving space on a tight helm. Others, such as Brunswick’s ReLiOn batteries, offer a battery gauge that reports data to an MFD.
If a LiFePO4 battery runs too low, it might require an intervention to wake it up—an electronic slap in the face. A shot of voltage wakes the battery management system, which reconnects the batteries so that it can be recharged. Such devices—basically a voltage-adjustable charger (5 volts to 36 volts)—are available for $25 at Amazon. Alternatively, Norsk and Brunswick’s ReLiOn LiFePO4 batteries have a button that wakes them from snooze. Some batteries optionally offer this feature.
Be sure the boat’s charge system is amenable to lithium. Some, such as JL’s Charge, can be set to lithium by the user. Others, such as Dual Pro chargers, have to be converted with a module that can only be factory-installed. So far, we haven’t seen onboard chargers that will “slap” their batteries. And they charge them in a different way than lead-acid batteries get charged. Typically, a charger such as Dual Pro and JL Marine’s Charge systems replenish higher-voltage lithium trolling motors or house batteries through the cranking battery bank by converting cranking voltage to house voltage, which could be 24, 36 or even 48 volts.
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LiFePO4 batteries can be fully discharged and recharged up to 10 times more than lead-acid AGM batteries. So, even though they cost up to one and a half times the priciest AGM battery, they continue to deliver power long after AGMs give out, making them cheaper in the long run, also reducing installation charges. They can provide full power to the last amp (they can be discharged to 10 percent without damage when the battery management system shuts them down). Aboard my Ranger 2510 Bay, 60 amp-hours of 36-volt lithium power gives more fishing time than 100 amp-hours of AGM power of the same voltage.
There are two ways to improve performance in a boat. One is to add more horsepower. The other is to remove weight. Take a bass boat with one lead-acid starting battery and three AGM trolling-motor batteries—the equivalent of two heavyweight boxers in the boat. Lithium batteries can cut that weight from 400 pounds to 150, adding speed and efficiency.
Note that a lead-acid battery’s weight might be factored into the center of gravity equation of your boat. If the boat is designed to carry battery weight forward and you install lighter lithium batteries, you might have to shift other gear forward, or choose a new prop, to manage the now lifting and falling bow. If the batteries are on the lateral centerline, the CoG won’t be disturbed. Most center-consoles are so arranged. But bass boats, bowriders and cuddies often don’t have space amidships. It might be wise to run such a boat after removing some of the batteries to get a feel for the lighter load.
LiFePO4 batteries are worth the initial money outlay, and the advantages far outweigh the risks. In a new-boat purchase, a set of LiFePO4 batteries could last 10 years—likely longer than your interest in the boat. On a used boat, changes to the boat’s weight can be mitigated and shouldn’t be cause to avoid this important, useful upgrade.
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Who needs a crowded parking lot when you have a marina right beside your stadium here are seven great sailgating venues for your favorite nfl or college team., jaclyn trop, jaclyn trop's most recent stories.
In 1962, University of Tennessee sportscaster George Mooney had an idea.
Tired of sitting in gridlock on game days, the Knoxville resident jumped on a ski boat, sailed the Tennessee River to Neyland Stadium, tied the boat to a tree, and walked to the stadium. Mooney’s problem-solving skills unwittingly birthed a beloved game-day tradition: sailgating.
As a close cousin of tailgating, the pre-game parking lot party where fans feast on barbecue and drink beer in fellowship, sailgating entails the same revelry but on a boat, boasting many conveniences.
Now the flotilla of boats on the Tennessee River has become a football season fixture. Named the Vol Navy–a nod to Tennessee’s sports teams’ mascot, the Volunteers, as well as to the “Volunteer State” nickname Tennessee picked up during the War of 1812, thanks to its volunteer soldiers.
“We make margaritas, grill, and watch the pre-game on TV,” says Michael Caudill, a fan from Gallatin, Tennessee, aboard his boat. “The fridge is fully stocked, so there is no running to the store or asking your fellow tailgate neighbor for mustard.”
Other advantages that are less obvious but equally “mission-critical” are having a bathroom on board—“You no longer have to use an outhouse or stadium bathroom,” Caudill adds—and one that Mooney surely appreciated: no post-game traffic.
Fortunately, the tradition is not limited to Tennessee. Plenty of other college and NFL teams play near marinas, too. Here is a roundup of seven stadiums where sailgate culture reigns supreme.
Burnham Harbor, a five-minute walk from Soldier Field, welcomes Chicago Bears fans boating across Lake Michigan. As the largest harbor in the city’s network, Burnham boasts 1,126 slips that can accommodate boats ranging in length from 28 feet to 100-plus, as well as a gas dock. This season, the Chicago Bears’s home will enter its second century: Soldier Field, opened in 1924, is the oldest standing NFL stadium in the U.S.
The Vol Navy Boat Docks, a 12-minute walk from Neyland Stadium, welcome more than 200 boats on University of Tennessee home games. The Vols built a large walkway between the marina and the shoreline to accommodate the volume of fans streaming into the stadium from their boats. As the proud progenitor of the sailgating tradition, the Vol Navy online store sells boat bags, blankets, and floatable keychains.
Formerly known as Heinz Field, Acrisure Stadium—home to both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers—sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. Boaters line the North Shore wall outside the stadium to partake in gameday revelry. They can also dock at Washington’s Landing Marina about two miles up the Allegheny. The marina has 165 boat slips and shuttles to and from the games. Boatless fans who still want an experience on the water can take a Gateway Clipper from Station Square.
M&T Bank Stadium sits less than a mile from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, making it easy for Ravens fans to rent out transient boat slips. Inner Harbor Marina has 135 slips for boats up to 300 feet and is adjacent to an entertainment district that includes Maryland Science Center’s planetarium and IMAX theater, as well as many bars and restaurants for post-game revelry.
Located on the Brazos River, Baylor University’s McLane Stadium provides extraordinary water access for Baylor Bears fans. The river runs through Baylor’s campus to feature a large lagoon just steps from the stadium. Spectators arriving by sailboat, motorboat, or pontoon can rent a boat slip for the season at the Baylor Basin boat dock, or drop anchor in the lagoon on a first-come, first-served basis.
Husky Stadium, home of the University of Washington Huskies, welcomes more than 3,000 fans arriving via Lake Washington on game day. The diehards brave the North Pacific’s late fall chill and sail even on the wet, gray ones. Boats of all sizes—from skiffs to yachts—pack Husky Harbor well before kickoff. Fans on vessels that can’t fit in the marina can drop anchor in the lake and travel to shore via a shuttle-boat service.
Oasis Marina, formerly known as the Rock and Dock Marina, on Lake Erie is an eight-minute walk to Huntington Bank Field—formerly known as FirstEnergy Stadium—where the Cleveland Browns play. Slips accommodate boats from 30 to 50 feet, and bookings are available by the hour, or overnight for the real revelers. The marina is also accessible by charter or shuttle boat from Lorain Port Authority. The Browns are mulling plans to decamp from downtown Cleveland, so hop in your boat and catch a game before it’s too late.
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