I bought a $1,080 5-seater ELECTRIC boat from China
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
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I buy a lot of things from aliexpress, I do talk to many of the sellers and let me tell you, Chinese people are super kind and hard working, just looking at their factory and general vibe you can tell they are like that, amazing content man, stay safe, much love from Colombia
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I wasn’t expecting a belt drive. It looks pretty easy to upgrade
Agreed. Leaves a lot of options for easy upgrading
That's definitely part of the plan. I'll get some good testing with the stock motor first but then it will be fun to upgrade it for more power. The belt drive definitely makes that easy.
belt drive make it a lot easier to upgrade to other motor no problem but straight drive it going be headache because have make adapter for it
it better off finding boat with belt drive or chain in future can upgrade it bigger motor or switch over to gas power in cause of emergency (it easy swap motor with weedeater but remember cant change gear because only one way turn
@@kittyztigerz It is belt drive
I love these electric products that you buy from China. The people are incredibly friendly and helpful, they really love and are proud of what they produce.
Indeed !!
Belt drive is a good idea as it works well to save prop damage if you strike a rock or similar.
One immediate upgrade I'd recommend would be a couple of automatic bilge pumps in the hull, and a fire extinguisher or two.
I have some similar sized boats with a myriad of electric drives and that motor size will be fairly efficient on a still lake with no wind, should make
three to four knots depending on passenger count. The problem with electric is the power needs to go up almost exponentially to get to
planing speeds. A thousand watts should hit 6-7 kts, and 2000 would probably hit 8-10, but then 10kw would be somewhere around 15kts again depending on load, but the v belt will need upgrading to tooth belt above a few kW, along with suitable prop sizing.
Also, be careful adding weight to the canopy, it can have a serious effect on roll stability, especially with a crosswind. Cheers.
That's the problem with boats, each doubling of the horsepower only gets you a few extra knots.
Good looks on the roll stability comment. This might be one of those times where flexible, slightly lighter panels (that are ungodly expensive) make more sense
It would be great if you did a detailed video on how you ordered this boat and all the loopholes you had to go through to get it here.
Yes
Agree
the shipping cost + tax and transportation cost from port to your home at least will cost you another 3000 usd
@@jonitan76 Good info. Thanks.
@@jonitan76 yikes, thanks for info
Awesome video. The guys at the factory in China seem very nice. Made me smile.
Very interesting Mica. I hired a small electric boat on the Norfolk Broads just before covid. It was fine at first, but as the wind strengthened the power grew weaker and it was a battle to get back to base. This suggests you need as much power as you can get to get you back to base on the lakes of Florida. Great video.
You're right about that little motor and prop. A big enough wind will overcome the power that boat comes stock with. The belt on that motor looked kind of loose too. But there is nothing that can't be upgraded easily enough if the hull is sound. Might have to order more parts from China. lol
Honestly that 500 watt continuous motor looked chunky... I think you could just put on a bigger prop and get a lot more thrust, that dinky one is just on there to be hidden.
I love the way you investigate and showcase all these interesting vehicles from China. The e-vehicle industry in China is like the USA was in the late 1800 early 1900's. Thanks for your insatiable curiosity.
(11:20) I'd be cautious about adding too much weight in the form of solar panels to that canopy. If you make the boat too top heavy, it will really change the handling characteristics of the boat and make it more liable to tip over.
Yes - center of gravity is a real consideration. We will keep a very healthy margin of safety.
Get those lightweight flexible panels, as it will probably sit for 3days between uses, it will probably always be fully charged even with 200watt.
Don't forget all the little things you will need. Life vests, fire extinguisher, bilge pump, dock lines, a horn, a throwable life ring, and fenders would be nice so as not to scuff up your boat against the dock.
in new video it came with like 8 life west.
I've really enjoyed your series on the pick up truck. I expect this boat venture will be equally entertaining. Looking forward to see this unfold.
Might be able to go 5 mph. And keep in mind doubling the power will not double the speed. For every doubling of speed you require 4 times the power based on wetted surface area friction, unless you can get it up on plane, which would take quite a bit of power for this boat. Just saying, don't expect a huge increase in speed by adding a little more power.
Can change propellor, makes a hell of a difference
@@killack4944 Good point, the proppeler on there doesn't look especially efficient. And the rudder could use some fairing.
@@dustman96 agree with you but you kinda expect that coming from China
Excited to see the results.. seems like a lot of quality and hard work put into it
After watching your videos with your pickup truck and now your boat, I will spend my night searching the electric vehicles. I never imagined so many different types exist. I am looking forward to your continued journey with the boat.
Wow that is awesome. Cool idea. Can't wait so see how it performs. Thanks for sharing.
Great content as always and I can’t wait for the update on the boat. Thanks
This looks like you could fit anything in there, just a basic rack that can be modified or replaced at will. So much potential, and the twin hull is a great thing to have too.
Looks really interesting, we have a decent sized pond on the property and my wife really wants a boat, I was interested until the 2,000 dollar shipping part! lol Still really cool though.
Maybe after this one you can check out Electric chinese motorcycles. I purchased an old school carbed bike from China for just under 2k and it's been great! Runs like a champ! I follow the forums and the guys were showing off there are new Electric motorcycles and dirtbikes coming out now. Hopefully they can put a reliable and affordable one in the U.S.
I can't wait to see the upgrades you make to it!
Looks really interesting, look forward to seeing it when it arrives and are able to see the quality and how it performs.
those guys in china are living their best life man, such nice people
It looks pretty cool. It si going to be interesting to see what the performance and the range is. Look forward to seeing the future videos on this one. Cheers.
That's insane how cheap that boat is costing you. Looking forward to see how it's packed and shipped and what kind of mods you are going to do haha.
From ebikes to eboats......that would be cool to see on your channel. Can't wait to see what's next!!!
Wonderful video as always, I have been looking at those two exact boats more interested in the bigger blue 8 seat myself. Looking forward to seeing you take the yellow one out on the water when it arrives.
Can’t wait to see it on the water and how it performs!!
Very cool boat! Perfect for the small rivers! Lakes will be also perfect! I see many upgrades possible with this boat! awesome!
Aww he was so kind and polite!
I love how informative this channel is
Can't wait to see the boat in action! Speaking of solar panels, I read the other day that the new Priuses have solar panels along with a nice power uplift :)
Only on the Prime model. So it misses out on the panoramic roof. They should use the transparent solar panels. 190 to 220 hp depending on model. And best of all, it looks great.
Have you seen Justin's solar panel boat videos from Grin Technology? There's six videos in the series so far, the first one is titled "Intro to Shamrock, Justin's first electric sailboat conversion"
I can't wait to see the mods you do to this!!!
That is absolutely awesome! I'm wondering if you could water-ski behind that boat? Make a video please!
Not with a 500w motor lol
Just recently found your channel. Love your projects. Definitively subscribing
awesome video can't wait for next part
Would also add in extra flotation using plastic bags and polyurethane or polystyrene foam, so that it has positive buoyancy, even when full of water. A bilge pump is also good, along with, seeing as you are putting solar on and running wire up, a nice low power LED panel under that roof for evening use. Probably will also need, if using on commercial waterways, to have it Coast Guard certified as well, and have both the emergency kit (standard plastic can that is attached to the side) and the alternate power method of a fold up oar in there.
Trailer wise simple jetski trailer will work, just lower the rails and make them the width of those bottom pontoons, wider felt area and away you go.
Great video and really enjoyed the unboxing video too thanks for sharing 👍💖
Glad you liked them. Stay tuned for more videos. regards
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okay I've contacted the provided number via text. So what's next?
great video, look forward to the update
Excited to see the next video 🙂
I've piloted one of those boats, there is a company not far from here i live that has like 10 of them in a lake and rents tem out by the hour, they have put 2 to 3 100w flexible solar panels on each vessel (some had bigger canopies), with that amout of solar is still not full of grid but helps a bit.
Also, if you put in a more powerfull motor, more than likely will also have to change the motor controller.
Not gonna lie, i considered buying one of those boats but for about double i could get a decent jet ski, so i gave up on that but i'm exited to see how yor purchase goes.
Cool. Hope the boat works great when you get it. I think it will be underpowered if the boat has four or five people. But you are right to want more power.
I can't wait to see your boat in action.
Exciting project!
Looks like a fun boat. Hope it goes well with the import into the states.
Would love to have one. Definitely needs more giddy up ! That would be the fun part.
Those guys looked as though they were very happy to be of service. Excellent - Hopefully performance holds,,,
I'm so jealous. I've blown so much money on DIY Powerbank Boards trying to find the best 100W USB C Power Delivery Board and I could have been halfway to an E-Boat instead!
Looking forward to the first voyage
This is going to be very interesting, definitely going to see how this plays out :-)
that looks sweet, I live near a bunch of little inland lakes, might be something i'd consider myself down the road
Im so happy to see you have put real tires on there
Awesome thanks for sharing.
Very cool and hope you have fun.
You'll need more power than that to reliably overcome wind and current.
Also check out USCG certification and local registration requirements, as well as safety equipment.
Thanks for the video 🙂
I was interested in building an electric boat but it sounds like buying one it's a much better deals it's a place to start I love to see their swan boat that sounds really neat and see that on the lake a bunch of swans going around not making any noise or pollution
Wang appears to be learning about the boat right along with you. lol Good thing whoever the 2nd one was knew all about everything.
its getting really cold here in Canada. I went out for a ride in -10C and the battery drained fast.
Even though the battery was coming from my warm house it became cold and the battery drained fast.
It only lasted about 30% of what it would normally perform in warm weather.
I have seen others wrap their batteries with insulation so it would stay warmer for longer and thus get more range.
I am probably going to put the bike away for the winter. Only on dry and sunny days bring it out for a brief ride during the winter. The battery will be staying indoors where it is warm.
Going to keep battery at half charge or less in storage.
Then charge it when a spot of good weather appears for a brief ride.
That is awesome. Patience in shipping but still awesome!!!!
Really cool boat!
Yeah Micah!!!! I know you like solar, maybe you can add wind turbines(own designs) so when your riding on boat the wind will definitely turn to excess electricity :D Will be first to check your reveal for delivery. Turn off parking breaks :D
New sub here, great content. Time for me to get binging on these videos. The one that caught my eye to start watching was the Chinese truck video you did at your parent's place. Will that boat be legal on the waters, or are there regulations like on the truck?
great content 👍🏿, can't wait for your test drive vidéo of that boat, let us know how fast / slow it can actually go with 5 adults passengers and how long the battery last
Definitely, I can’t wait to receive it and make a testing video
Pretty awesome boat. Can't wait to see it in action.
Have you checked out the Aptera solar EV? It's a potential game changer.
I love building things myself. And, this video has inspired to build myself an electric boat in the future.
Can’t wait to see it.
The HUGE crate is in my shop. Waiting for Micah to do a guest appearance at our house to do the unboxing video and get it into the water !! Stay tuned !!
amazing find
Awesome! Your doing what i would have liked to do! Will be looking forward to hearing about the truck and how the boat turns out? I live in Titusville up by Cape Canaveral! Are you putting navigation lights on?
Amazing video!!!
6:30 the beauty of such a simple construct is that it is easy to modify without having to damage the fiberglass body. when all is too much made-to-fit it complicates doing some improvements. I am in China and can tell you for sure that the people are happy to explain and do business with you and more than helpful to show you what they do. It is not the people why most have a negative image, but politics :-(.
They probably make these boats for pleasure use on lakes.. You'll find these boats a lot in public parks here. For that use they usually aren't superfast as they power them with lead acid batteries.
seems like a fun little dinghy to hang out in still water. You should add an automatic bilge pump with a light and/or buzzer just in case the prop seal fails so you can bail out enough water to get to shore before the boat sinks to the botton of the lake.
Agree with adding the bilge pump. I'm an oceanographer. Been on a ship sinking at sea hundreds of miles from land. Not fun !! Thankfully did not sink but engine room was taking on water. Definition of "that sinking feeling !!"
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Very cool. Looks like it will be a lot of fun :) BTW, a 500w motor is probably about 2/3 hp (google says it's about 0.670511 hp). So probably not very fast, but still , you on the lake or pond with friends and family, so still a good day :) Maybe keep a paddle or two around, just in case !
I love the idea, I wonder if you load it with 4 people if that that little propeller will get you out of the dock. Please send a video on the water .
Really looking forward to see what you do with this, assuming you show us 👍
They were great! 😂 I want the Chinese-looking one.👍 These videos of yours are really fun!
Thanx.
Some cool stuff
Ooooooo, I like the idea of a trailer on my ebike with that built in. lots of solar is u must. Great job venturing the unknown 👍
From what you've said before you live in Florida, i.e. the sun is pretty much always shinning. Meaning with the solar panels this thing should pretty much just keep going, which is amazing and far beyond electric cars right now.
In my opinion, unlike your boat electric road vehicles will not become a 100% convincing replacement for ICE powered vehicles until solar panels in the paint or bodywork type tech becomes available.
Would you agree with this/what's your opinion? Can you see this in the future (chances of success) and are you aware of any such ongoing efforts to develop this? Thx
I like it ! Should do a bundle deal 😉
Very nice. I like the Police boat. From your clip, I thought we would see it in the water. I'll look for another of your videos. New subscriber.
cool project. looking forward to see how the whole thing goes with import and all. I would be more interested in one of their Aluminum gas powered boats. Do you have a link to their factory website?
Omg this is hilarious 😂 that's so cool!
that boat is cool! 😍
Looks fun
Boat looks nice. A lot of stuff made in China is of decent quality.
I’d love a book!
This is going to be a lot of fun.
Very cool. I want one.
Hey I just seen your video for the first time today! Was curious how much you paid for your electric truck? I also wanted to know if you have any leads on who can respoke my rear hub on my electric Schwinn??? A bike shop has said that they don't touch them because they don't make them. I live in Detroit Michigan. Thank you for your time!
I have a question from the USA. Is this craft US COAST GUARD approved? With a placard stating so? If it is, definitely interesting and affordable to an entry boater. I'd even be interested in having one to supplement the fun on the river.
This is pretty cool 😊
Very cool!
Have you talked with USCG on permit requirements or are you planning to use this in private waters?
Standard boat requirements for the state of Florida. Mostly on our lake
Interesting boat, the bottom looks like almost the exact same design as my parents electric boat, which has a flat bottom. The boat they have is called an Eldebo (literally stands for Electric Deck Boat).
better looking than the donut boat, that is a catamaran hull but a flat version catamaran hull improves speed, if you upgrade look into more efficient props perhaps before even thinking about the motor and such.
Could you do a video on how you set up your solar panels to charge the batteries on the boat
Lil hi
I'D reccomend flexible to keep weight down. And I'd swap for lifepo4 batteries. Those looked like lead acid.
I like it but the electric control system is way to low in the boat I would raise up like the top of the battery box, nice touch on adding solar panel to it
3/4hp motor. I would think you need at least 10hp 7500w to maybe get it plane on the water. Maybe some of those golf cart motors can be retrofitted. And 48v lithium battery
Nice boats! I like the swan boat :-)