During mid to low power cruising conditions 23rd maximum hull speed the electric MotorGenerator can be used to electrically motor the vessel using the energy stored within the battery bank.

Narrowboat electric motor. Modern canal boats often have a large number of electric devices onboard requiring sophisticated low voltage 12 volt or 24 volt and mains voltage systems making use of intelligent electrical management systems to control load and. A hybrid diesel-electric engine in a canal narrowboat. The 800Ah battery pack providing both power for 230V AC electrical appliances without running the engine as well as near silent cruising when using the electric motor.

Whisperprop HPD electric motor 10kW 600rpm with a speed of 7kmh. With recent improvements in battery technology and electric engine design a new third flavour is now starting to appear on UK narrowboats and that is the Serial Electric Hybrid. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device.

Electric narrowboat motors are becoming common place they are safe green reliable and wonderfully quiet. What makes her unusual. Electric motors need a lot of infrastructure but when not travelling this can be used on other narrow boat appliances.

The Marlin Drive Systems from LMC are suitable for a whole range of vessels. Main engine 130kW with a speed of 13kmh. Our inaugural DIM is from Jonathan Evans of Stourport on Severn in England about his narrowboat Nu Era.

Typically the engine is running at just over tick over. Battery bank of 500Ah. The benefits are huge.

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