I think the mess is a small price to pay for the huge benefits of the generator. After all, all the cords on a sailing boat look like a real mess :) Thanks Doug for your prompt reply on the water maker and your washer.
I'm a bit surprised that it doesn't use a simple lock pin to hold it in place. Or even better a 90* rotational socket with a ball lock at the top and bottom that would allow it to stow below the deckline and a simple handle could be used to raise and lower it. The only reason I see it not doing this would possible be due to corrosion of parts, but used stainless and delrin should eliminate that issue.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could use your main prop for this? It needs a speed adjustable prop though and you probably don't have that :-) I mean like on a motorsailer.
doesn't that just add drag on the ship, it could be a non issue if you are using free wind energy to push the ship forward. but if you are using fuel then the amount of energy lost due to drag should be the same amount of energy gained by the device. can any physicist... please confirm.
It definitely adds drag, but there is no discernible reduction in boat speed when using the hydro generator under sail. We never use the generator when motoring because the alternators provide 115 Amps of charge per engine, so there's no point in running the hydro.
There are pros and cons for everything: It does add a bit of drag, but... - Much, much less maintenance than an genset, no running cost, can run 24/7, weight gain, carbon free, less moving parts = lesser risk of failure, etc. I have not done the math, but I would guesstimate a lower cost of kw/h compared to a genset.
I think the mess is a small price to pay for the huge benefits of the generator. After all, all the cords on a sailing boat look like a real mess :)
Thanks Doug for your prompt reply on the water maker and your washer.
I'm a bit surprised that it doesn't use a simple lock pin to hold it in place. Or even better a 90* rotational socket with a ball lock at the top and bottom that would allow it to stow below the deckline and a simple handle could be used to raise and lower it. The only reason I see it not doing this would possible be due to corrosion of parts, but used stainless and delrin should eliminate that issue.
What is that wotah he keeps talking about?
Smallest one I've seen by them. What is the model number.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could use your main prop for this? It needs a speed adjustable prop though and you probably don't have that :-) I mean like on a motorsailer.
doesn't that just add drag on the ship, it could be a non issue if you are using free wind energy to push the ship forward. but if you are using fuel then the amount of energy lost due to drag should be the same amount of energy gained by the device. can any physicist... please confirm.
It definitely adds drag, but there is no discernible reduction in boat speed when using the hydro generator under sail. We never use the generator when motoring because the alternators provide 115 Amps of charge per engine, so there's no point in running the hydro.
There are pros and cons for everything:
It does add a bit of drag, but...
- Much, much less maintenance than an genset, no running cost, can run 24/7, weight gain, carbon free, less moving parts = lesser risk of failure, etc.
I have not done the math, but I would guesstimate a lower cost of kw/h compared to a genset.
R K A sailboat wouldn't deliberately use it while motoring.
15-20 at 24v? wow!
Have you come close to crushing it while mooring stern in?
No, we only use the generator offshore. I stow it before we enter a marina, and I also stow it at anchor in case we bump it with the dinghy.
Ahhh! I see. Excellent. I am a bit of a gear head, so your videos are right up my alley.
I can't hear a word he mumbled! What an unprofessional performance!
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