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mitchellthomas:
Hello!

This is my first sailboat, which I actually purchased in November of last year, and since I haven't sailed in over 30 years. I'm pretty much starting from scratch there as well. My boat has a ton of deferred maintenance that needs to be tackled (the PO had a major health issue right after purchasing the boat so it sat for a year) - and before that it was a live-aboard for a few years.

I've already done a bunch of work on it, but the big target right now is the engine. Currently it is powered by a Volvo MD11c, but I'm considering going electric - so if anyone here has any experience with that I would love to hear from you.

Cheers

T_schlueter:
Welcome!  I acquired my 323 2 years ago after setting for 4 years so I understand your issues. Engine is one of my issues though I'm sticking with the existing gas Atomic 4. Keep us updated as you search out the electric option.

Alma:
I just rebuilt my Atomic Four but electric is viable for the sailing we do- you might like this:

these two have already done extensive sailing with a converted golf-cart motor they call "Electrobeake". Now one of their patrons has given them a sweet electric sail drive which they install in this episode.

They are young and both architecs- And they are a lot more mechanically inclined than the architects I've worked with...

https://youtu.be/WAhlrGck-bc

T_schlueter:
Nice, but expensive! You could put $15k into a setup like that with batteries at a minimum.

mitchellthomas:
Alma - thanks for the link! Uma was actually one of my inspirations for making this change. Apparently, there are a few other YouTubers that are also all-electric.

I will definitely post updates. Initial cost estimate for motor and battery pack are in the $8-10k range, add to that solar and related electronics.

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