Build Your Own Electric Boat

A step-by-step guide to building an electric boat from the ground up
Build Your Own Electric Boat provides all the information needed to build an electric boat with hybrid options, or to convert an existing boat. This how-to book brings together all current data, materials, and components to build a complete electric boat of varying sizes, depending your requirements and budget. Current styles and designs of various boats for use in conversions, both large and small, are covered. Chapters include sections on parts, design, batteries, controller, motors, marine propulsion, propellers, hull design, hybrid systems, solar, alternate fuels for use in hybrids systems, marine safety in regards to electricity, and sources for components. Also included are tables and easy-to-understand formulas the average person can understand.
Build Your Own Electric Boat :
Includes information on building smaller, affordable electric boats for half the budget and half the work, for those with limitedcapital, free time, and expertise
Provides a one-stop resource, covering everything from a survey of available parts to details on components, technology, and suppliers
Offers information about alternative fuels and how they apply to the marine industry
Covers all technical information about batteries, controllers, motors, and other components
Features a companion web site with updates on new technologies, chat, and Q&A section
Complete coverage:
Description of Electric Boats; Electric Boats on the Market; Boat Selection; Propellers; Marine Propulsion Systems; Marine Control Systems; Design & Calculation Selection; Electric Motors; Batteries; Motor Controllers; Battery Chargers; Solar Options; Hybrid Options; Wiring; Accessories; Installing the Electric Motor; Installing Batteries; Tying All Systems Together; Running and Testing Your Final Conversion; Sources, Parts, Conversion Companies, Experts, and Parts A step-by-step guide to building an electric boat from the ground