DIY ELECTRIC SAILBOAT CONVERSION heavy full keel cruising boat - Sailing Oka Solo - 030

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  • @hartfischer5509
    @hartfischer5509 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing engineering. This is the perfect motor setup. Just add a Diesel generator for hot water and emergency electricity so that you have unlimited range. I would always want an electric motor drive my sail boat. All clean, all quiet, all reliable.

  • @sivanihowe
    @sivanihowe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just watched this with my 12 year old son. You are the definition of cool. So inspiring to him as he wants to be an engineer. Great work!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, I love to hear your son wants to be an engineer !

    • @VeganV5912
      @VeganV5912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Heart attack pictures, fatty foods is animaIs cIogged arteries : th-cam.com/video/15wgYsToORM/w-d-xo.html !!! th-cam.com/video/pFPFnhfuLrE/w-d-xo.html Vegans don’t have this problem because that is the animals. Vegans don’t get clogged arteries, 4% cancer if you’re vegan. Meat based diet 51% death rate. That is extremely high for a frigging burger etc. Gorillas in the wild, have 1 percent cancer. And they never ever eat animals !!! Peer review science !!!!
      TH-cam delicious vegan food. Time to change ✅❤️😉

    • @VeganV5912
      @VeganV5912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 , . ‘Smells bad’. 6 hours !!!! 🔴🦌. 5 days or more sitting inside your stomach puuuu-trifying !!! No fibre if you eat animals in their secretions !!! Timelapse. th-cam.com/video/lmSrUvgWiqE/w-d-xo.html . You’ve got to watch this 😲🤮 !!!! We’ve got long, long stomachs. Flat teeth. Little flat teeth 🦷😬. We are herbivores ✅❤️. Peer review science.
      Fat is a heart attack. 🧟‍♂️🦠🍖🍳🍗🍔... 🔴🐮🐷🐔🐣🐙🐟..... Deodorant mask the symptoms. But 🧟‍♂️👟🧦🤮.
      That’s why I’m vegan ✅❤️💪😬🦷😉. Fibre is plants and fruit and nuts and berries and tubers and lentils and beans and potatoes et cetera. Next day poop without any stink.

  • @robinevans3979
    @robinevans3979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Now that is quite the achievement utilizing so many skills along the way and learning new ones too no doubt. Damn right you should feel proud.

    • @RulgertGhostalker
      @RulgertGhostalker ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, every sailboat needs a different system in a way .... each hull is a different load, so there is a lot of research to do also, before the parts even ship.
      so there will never be enough sail drive conversion videos.....but the fist thing anyone needs to know when they do a sail drive conversion is : Make Sure You Get A Re-Gen Controller !!!

  • @TheRyan5517
    @TheRyan5517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    10:50 that's the most concerned look I've ever seen on a dog! 🤣

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She looooves when I raise the anchor and normally boat in gear means im going up to the anchor winch next... she is ready... more than ready!

  • @tadrimmey8746
    @tadrimmey8746 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work! I really admire your skills and knowledge about getting this project done!

  • @tonyhill5418
    @tonyhill5418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are a real Jill of all trades; I can't wait to see how the motor performs and how far you get on a charge. With your ability to sail on and off the docks I think the motor will serve you well.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im currently putting thru the ultimate test a 400nm northbound journey via the tidal rapids of the inside passage of vancouver island! more videos to come

  • @donb4386
    @donb4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re pretty handy with a set of tools.

  • @pizzaqueen5783
    @pizzaqueen5783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive looked at some other sailboat channels but they are terrible, yours is by far the best

  • @sumobear2031
    @sumobear2031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very CLEVER, you must be so proud of yourself.

  • @williamturner1517
    @williamturner1517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remarkable. Yet not surprising. I knew you could do it.

  • @rainfinger
    @rainfinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations on your upgrade. We are an electric-drive Bristol 35, currently cruising in the Bahamas. We are like a sailboat without an engine, sailing everywhere with a range of about 30 miles on 200 amp/hrs of AGM batteries at 48 volt. It will be interesting to see what you get with Lithium.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      30 miles on 200ah thats surprisingly good what speed is that at and how much draw? I haven't pushed it to the limit yet but im averaging 10-13mile range at 2.5knots which isn't great but its auxiliary propulsion!

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      buy soar ektric 385 33.6 miles teksa bew xell 38.6 mike rangé

  • @pizzaqueen5783
    @pizzaqueen5783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can't wait to see how it goes and stuff

  • @SYSirius
    @SYSirius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's a nice and clean setup, well done! Greetings from Nederland 🇳🇱

  • @BorissTheNomad
    @BorissTheNomad 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done ,you have done great installing eletric motor, seems you had better experience than I had .

  • @jamesharp5479
    @jamesharp5479 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had the skillset you do!!! Its incredible seeing you take this project on so masterfully!

  • @jacquesicard6200
    @jacquesicard6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy for you Pat ! ♥

  • @arthurmarkham8621
    @arthurmarkham8621 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really impressed, I will be copying you

  • @SailingLilith
    @SailingLilith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy you got it working!

    • @SailingLilith
      @SailingLilith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for posting your experience, and issues, with the electric motor. I am currently looking at repowering with electric. I am looking at the 18kw liquid cooled from Thunderstruck Motors. I also found some interesting reading on lithium batteries and making custom cells for cheaper than assembled (Rigging Doctor has a whole video on DIY lithium).
      Would love to hear about your experience with the Lynac Lithium.

  • @ivainmartinossi7529
    @ivainmartinossi7529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look so simple XD I am sure it is not! Impressive job.

  • @sailingniskua8369
    @sailingniskua8369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Llevo más de 20 años navegando solo por los océanos. Al ver tu canal me doy cuenta que somos más uno con el maldito virus de la navegación en solitario y vivir a bordo de nuestros viejos y amados veleros... Mi próximo trabajo será motor eléctrico sin duda. Buen viento amiga!

  • @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496
    @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 ปีที่แล้ว

    F-yah … this is awesome. Full respect and we’ll done!! PS: I sail out of Hudson, QC … just across the Ottawa river from … Oka! Fair winds.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome I grew up in Valleyfield and am literally looking a flights to Montreal atm to come visit the family!

    • @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496
      @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Bon voyage … nothing like visiting with family in the spring sunshine! Recent warm spell melted most of the snow but you could still visit a cabane a sucre! PS: I have breakfast every Sunday in Pointe-Claire with some sailing friends. So drop me a line when you’re in town in case you might like being the celebrity sailor at one of our Sunday skippers breakfasts!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 would be lovely!

    • @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496
      @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 OK … well if you do fancy a complimentary breakfast in the company of some interesting sailors here in Montreal … post a comment here or on one of my TH-cam videos and we’ll coordinate from there! In any event, enjoy your time with family. ⛵️😀

  • @joestone6177
    @joestone6177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @ildut4921
    @ildut4921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super boulot Pat, quand je remplace le parc de batteries sur la voiturette électrique de mon père c'est un vrai casse-tête tous les 3 ans, mais avec de la patience, et de la méthode ça finit toujours par redémarrer 🙂

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      neé batès add 15 perct too 24 perct more rabge every 3 yeàrs

  • @petermcminn9508
    @petermcminn9508 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! Looking forward to learning about your battery range.

  • @azmike1956
    @azmike1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice catch on that miswire.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a pain for such a small mistake on the manufacturer part

  • @pizzaqueen5783
    @pizzaqueen5783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was pretty awesome, Ive been thinking of doing the same thing

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of boat owners looking into it in the last couple of years! Thats awesome!

  • @sv_dandelion
    @sv_dandelion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent job

  • @davidotness6199
    @davidotness6199 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to have found your channel.

  • @genznation6707
    @genznation6707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally waow!

  • @KeepTurningLeft
    @KeepTurningLeft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done

  • @sailinggreenpearl2571
    @sailinggreenpearl2571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Fuck yeah" fuck yeah!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣can't call myself a sailor without a swear or two!

  • @nocontent4097
    @nocontent4097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Pat👍👍👍👍

  • @PyeGuySailing
    @PyeGuySailing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that box you built to house it, I just used the reducer from the company I bought the kit from but yours seems bulletproof. I got a 96v 18kw motor to push my 36,000lb 40ft boat. I used my old shift cables to control the motor but its literally connected with whipping twine and I need to redesign it...shrug, more content to share I guess. Nice boat, ill check out your other videos and subscribe.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you find changing the 96v system was it harder to source supplies

    • @PyeGuySailing
      @PyeGuySailing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 I charge the system two ways. I have eight 100watt solar panels in series mounted to my railings running through a 96v mppt charge controller( 4 solar panels on each side). I also have a 96v ac charge controller I bought off line. I use the ac charger to charge at the dock and/or I use my portable generator to charge the batteries at anchor and I can use the generator to give me a long range at slow speeds (turning the boat into a hybrid). I find that getting the chargers were a giant P.I.T.A and regret not just going with a 48v system. But on the bright side I have ample thrust.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      buy 4⁰ foot oiçníc bost 52 mile range

  • @holdingfast9233
    @holdingfast9233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very cool. i have a 35' Pearson and am looking to install this ME1616 at 48v as well...didnt realize that was the equivalent of 60 hp. i was considering a 2:1 gear reduction...Thanks for sharing!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      16hp sorry my accent might of been misleading

    • @braithmiller
      @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      750 watts is essentially 1hp, most diesel drives at non peak efficiency can be 1/2 of their peak, pushing close to hull speed just isn’t practical in electric. Most use the electric drive at 1/4 output to get range. A 3hp belt drive runs my 31’ waterline x 11’ beam over 3 knots in calm conditions.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      buy thé 385 soar ektrc sail boat 33,6 mike rabfe teksa new xells 38.6 nike tange

  • @keithlenton1736
    @keithlenton1736 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you have an Australian blue healer, they’re wonderful cattle dogs very smart,had a good red one for 16 years, broke my heart when he died, still think of him, I love your boating show by the way, Love from Australia.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Winter the blue heeler is best dog ever! She grew up on board and sure hope she lives a long life by my side!

    • @Lana_Warwick
      @Lana_Warwick ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801Where did you meet/adopt Winter? (Guessing it wasn't in Au) You have beautiful eyes @1:10

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lana_Warwick hi I adopted winter as a pup from a cattle farm in the town of Quesnel as she was not a good prospect as a herding dog ( she is skittish) she has been my best friend for the last 5 years!

  • @braithmiller
    @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great self build. Your channel just popped up. Welcome from down the coast in the Pacific Northwest from SV Touchstone. Relaunched and rebuilding as a parallel hybrid.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there, are you in puget sound? Would love to hear about your hybrid conversion as my friends are about to do so!

    • @braithmiller
      @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Sure, some on my Instagram, nothing to TH-cam yet. Financial limitations, time and experiments.
      Presently a 12v 'continuous' maybe duty winch motor no speed control, on V belt sheave. It was enough to launch and leave port. After purchase I found it was not practical to use for regeneration. I hope to later get a much better electric drive and batteries. Not expecting to have a large unit, found a Beta 16 so reasonable, I can't regret. Tired of deck generators personally.
      Many old sailors just ran alternators off the driveshaft for regeneration, so I can just do that. 3k watts drive and 1k regeneration I would be happy.
      Near Port Townsend presently, moving to Humboldt asap.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats how it goes I my conversion Basically took a year because of doing it on a paycheck to paycheck budget while working 50h+ a week on tug boats.
      Im seeing some interesting bike hub motors used on 20-32ft boats and i find that quite interesting and an easy option but the ones I saw were direct drive.
      I find it interesting that the only boats Ive seen set up with the pulley for an alternator were 60s 70s boats wondering why no so common these days.

    • @braithmiller
      @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Grin is one with a personal test boat with hub motor.
      Very few references of v belt on shaft to alternator, at least on the internet. Fair amount of suggestion of negatives like off axis wear by belt tension(most from people that never attempted it). Simply mount alternator/generator above driveshaft and pick up weight of shaft or 2x, it should not wear more than an unsupported shaft. Most smaller sailboats prop size can make it unsuccessful.
      I was able to get 18.75" double belt sheave between my wooden boat frames. Some 8" was still successful. Recommend the largest that there is room to fit. Bearing bolted to a frame just in front of a PSS shaft seal takes thrust and side load.
      Everything low tech off the shelf engineering. Something to be said for not waiting in port for a missing diesel part to be shipped in. Same reason for the Kubota based motor. I will have the rebuild set on board before world cruising, easy in frame rebuild to me.

  • @theislandpackrat
    @theislandpackrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job!

  • @briandale8386
    @briandale8386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To much on your plate when your trying to escape. Beautiful song

  • @whitestarhorros3374
    @whitestarhorros3374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, looks like a lot easier to fix than rebuilding the diesel engine. 🙂

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only two moving parts the bearing and belt not much to go wrong other than if the unit was submerged.

  • @sailingtaku
    @sailingtaku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done! Looking forward to seeing what the range will be :) hopefully see you down here in Mexico soon 😀

  • @peterwillems3806
    @peterwillems3806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice work! If I would have my own sailboat I definitely would go for electrical ASAP (doing everything myself like you did). Could you tell me how much you paid for everything? (Solar panels, engine, batteries, controllers etc...). Again, thanks for the video

  • @svzayante
    @svzayante 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, I have thought about this so many times. We currently just spent a chunk on keeping our 50 year old ford dagenheim diesel running. We’re 45 foot full keel. Subscribing!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah i figured id take the risk and worst case scenario I could always reinstall a diesel (I won't)

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      byt gren line 45 fiter 33.6 muoe hybre ektecrange

  • @SailingSeaDreamofClyde
    @SailingSeaDreamofClyde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really look forward to hearing what your range and running speed are like! When it comes time to replace my old diesel, I'll certainly be looking at going electric.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So far its only 10miles or so but its a tiny battery bank at only 150ah but im currently half way thru johnstone strait proving it can be done

  • @2004FHC
    @2004FHC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chapeau....really nice the work you did

  • @delricoeppes
    @delricoeppes ปีที่แล้ว

    good job use them skills

  • @ianrusso8790
    @ianrusso8790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are amazing!!!

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched a sailor who was a electrical engineer who converted his island packet 27 into electric.. he said to mount the controller or whatever the piece is that has the aluminum fins so that the fins are facing towards the open and make sure said fins are running vertical in order to displace the heat faster?? You can find his video on TH-cam.. said he was the first island packet owner to make the conversion and he made his own battery bank. I would buy a bank like you have because you're paying to have a warranty

  • @novelistusonthewater
    @novelistusonthewater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome, thanks for sharing this. I am just dissecting my failed Volvo Penta and if its a total loss I may go electric too. I already converted to 400 Ah Lithium last year and have 400 W of solar but would sure need more battery and solar and I'm a small boat so not sure where to put more panels. But great job you did, very motivating.

  • @sea_knot
    @sea_knot ปีที่แล้ว

    you will wonder, but smashed panel could work very well if you epoxy it from the top, to prewent damade by water penetrated...

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว

      The company sent an other one and gave this one to a local liveaboard and it still works to this day

  • @bryrensexton4618
    @bryrensexton4618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍!!!awesome

  • @press1776
    @press1776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your heat sink is up side down the fins should run up and down so heat can escape not sideways.. it could over heat your control box .. ... happy sailing hope this helps..

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am very limited in ways to position the controller as the cables are so short but ive since added fans on the side of the heatsink.

    • @press1776
      @press1776 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 great job .

    • @press1776
      @press1776 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 I can't wait to finish my boat you are an inspiration keep up the great work

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear working on more content specifically on electric motor

  • @peterb9038
    @peterb9038 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, just found your channel. I like the work you have done.,May I offer some advice , it's not a criticism just a safety concern, you leave a lot of metal fillings in the engine bay, I am sure you've cleaned them up bty now, however you have to be carefully of things like that when working with electrical stuff. Try to put down a tarp or something to catch them when drilling, triming, etc. Got to keep that area clean and safe for you.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't do any drilling in the engine room the only filling i seen upon rewatching the video were simply on my cabin floor not the engine bay, I agree tho that foreign metal shavings do not belong near electrical connection

  • @ameliedubreuil5743
    @ameliedubreuil5743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got this! :-)

  • @ajax1137
    @ajax1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your conversion installation is fairly clean and tidy. Do you have an engineering or fabrication background?
    For short periods, does the conversion provide similar power to the diesel (for overcoming a wind or strong current for example)?
    I may have missed this, but do you need to change to a different propeller for the different torque curve of an electric motor?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! No fabricating background what so ever but love to learn new skills! So the old diesel was 50hp so 16hp is in no way comparable but I am currently navigating johnstone strait some of the fastest tidal rapids in the world altho i need to wait for favorable tide and winds other wise I can hop about 13miles a day motoring only. I still have the same prop and shaft as i did with the perkins but you can adjust the belt reduction ratio and motor rpms to match the prop

  • @johnmeldrum4717
    @johnmeldrum4717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A cheaper car engine would be more economic and give you better range . I sail the same boat with a perkins diesel 72hp
    Thirsty at full revs economic at half throttle, thanks for sharing best of luck well done young lady

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The cost of marinisation of the car engine would probably cost as much as my motor did, but I hear you. 1500nm+ later I do not miss my old perkins diesel, its not for everyone but i knew what i was signing up for.
      You have an endurance as well?

    • @johnmeldrum4717
      @johnmeldrum4717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 yeah mine is an Endurance 40 cutter rigged nice and steady build by windboats in Norfolk UK.
      Lovely boat off shore , but a challenge in a marina . I love the living space , she's surprisingly fast with a bit of breeze. Where do you sail out of , I'm in crosshaven cork Ireland. Have a lovely day cheers

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnmeldrum4717 I am transient on the west coast of British Columbia Canada.
      I would love to have that extra 5ft! 35ft is fine solo but I find it cramped the second i have crew onboard, altho my lenght overall is 48ft with the solar arch

    • @johnmeldrum4717
      @johnmeldrum4717 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 your along way away from here,,,
      I won't pop over for a coffee and a chat anytime soon, your an impressive young lady , well done with the boat modifications , wishing you fair winds, peace love and joy,
      Cheers John

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnmeldrum4717 thanks john maybe someday we will be in the same ocean!

  • @sailingfadafer3743
    @sailingfadafer3743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic,I am looking at doing the same myself, I will follow you with interest

    • @sopark434
      @sopark434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, I want to do a catamaran with full solar canopy. : )

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome 👌 the more the merrier!

  • @savannaswildnatureworkshop7810
    @savannaswildnatureworkshop7810 ปีที่แล้ว

    we would so much to see more of you than your hands.....

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry my dog has not quite figured out how to hold the camera yet.

  • @finn729
    @finn729 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @feedurheadhesaid
    @feedurheadhesaid ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I love your boat and what you're doing with it. I'm sorry if you answered all these questions in your videos but I'd love to know more detailed specs, such as your boat type, length, weight and roughly what current draw is at different speeds. I have a Cheoy Lee midshipman 40 (20,000lb 3/4 shoal keel) and I already have a 57.6v 300ah lifepo4 battery pack (~17kw) I made from 18 cells for my house and the same multiplus-ii as you and my next move is electric motor when mine is ready to go.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello No problem don't mind answering questions its why im sharing my conversion.
      The boat is an endurance35 ketch 22000lbs or about 12 tons full keel altho some may call it a long keel or 3/4 keel
      My current battery bank is 330ah 52v lifepo4, i added a recycled diy bank since the video ( 10y old winston 260ah cells) which in perfect flat calm conditions will allow for 12h at 3knots drawing 1000w but thats never allowing the battery to discharge below 48v. the motor is an me1616 you can find the link in description and am satisfied with its performance and they are very modular ca be used with different controllers at different voltages and has been reliable altho i would recommend a different supplier than the link in description
      thunderstruck electric motor carries a very similar kit and has a better customer service.

    • @feedurheadhesaid
      @feedurheadhesaid ปีที่แล้ว

      @sailingokasolo6801 thank you! I have 300ah Winston cells, about 7 years old but only used for 18 months and then sitting for 5 years. I bought 20 thinking I'd do a 4s and 16s pack but realized I don't need the 12v 4s and with the multiplus-ii you can get a max charge of 64v and max input of 66v so I went 18s. Have you done a capacity test on your diy pack? What did you spend on them? I'm still setting things up so I havent with mine but for 120$/cell I can't complain if it's a bit diminished.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ive noticed so many expect me to have a 12v bank but I just have a 20a 48v to 12v converter running the house I paid $1000 CAD bought them from a friend

    • @feedurheadhesaid
      @feedurheadhesaid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @sailingokasolo6801 I'm sure many people would love to see an update video on the system! I know I would love to see the specifics of how you did the two different banks and what you did for bms. Right now I'm working on integrating my 200a jbd bms and victron electronics with a raspberry pi running victron's Venus os. I want to figure out how to integrate a 1000a shunt and relay into my bms/victron environment if I go electric.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Note taken!

  • @stormshag
    @stormshag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Inspiring! I've been in the thinking about this phase for awhile. About to fix up the old diesel while I dream about making this change when I've got the money. What's the length and displacement of your boat? What was the HP of the engine you replaced? Congrats and great video!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So I went with an "underpowered" option as i use the motor very much as auxiliary propulsion.
      Motor is 12kw or 16hp, boat is 27ft at water line but 36ft on deck 42 loa 22000lbs displacement fullkeel she is an endurance 35

    • @stormshag
      @stormshag 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 wow that's a heavy 36' boat! Mine is 41 but 19000. I guess the full keel adds a lot. How have you found that level of power pushing against a current?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its more a question of battery capacity, Im currently navigating johnstone strait ( in one of my previous videos go through seymour narrows at 15knots speed) and I have not needed to go full throttle once although im not going against the current, but had to dock in heavy current (4-5knots) twice with winds, I didn't feel underpowered while docking... but if i would have to go against a strong current for awhile then I may get into trouble can use the portable honda generator to extend my range.
      its all about good planning but it can be done even with this short range

  • @benwhyte552
    @benwhyte552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bad ass!

  • @terratrekker2
    @terratrekker2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job on the install. Is there a follow up video?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just working on it i was not sailing for a while

  • @johng1857
    @johng1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done! Subscribed! Are you happy with your engine setup? I’m thinking of going with the me1117 for my C&C 30.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there there are things i will be changing eventually but for now it works and its my main concern.... definitely going to need more batteries!

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      buy j88 soar ekrc sail boats

  • @cleangreen2210
    @cleangreen2210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome on the repower!! We are going electric too. Stuck on anchor with dead gas engine. Have all the components for the electric conversion EXCEPT the pulleys and belt. I am trying to source pulleys like you have -- for 7/8 (~22mm) shaft. hard to find a supplier in the US. Please help. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got my pulleys and cog belt from electric Motorsport my motor supplier but maybe worth contacting Thunderstruck for parts as i think they are slightly cheaper

  • @donb4386
    @donb4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d like to hear more about the equipment you installed.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What would you like to know?

    • @donb4386
      @donb4386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Well I’m familiar with Lynac (sp) batteries but would like to know what kind of bms you are using, low temp cutoff, battery monitor system etc. I’m very interested in your choice of motor, brand, model number, where you bought it etc. Same with your solar panels. Of course I’m interested in the cost. I sail my Bayfield 32c in the same corner of the world you do and when the time comes I’d like to go electric too.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The batteries were built for my specific use not sure about the bms and low temperature shut off as even in canada the bilge always stays over freezing temperatures you can find a link to the motor supplier with specs in the description and same for the solar in the description

  • @frankmaloney3717
    @frankmaloney3717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That' awesome!
    following.
    check out Sailing Uma, they did a conversion earlier last year.
    Does it have regeneration capacity?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Uma is a big part of the inspiration to make this move! The motor does have regen but with the full keel its not the best output

    • @frankmaloney3717
      @frankmaloney3717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 can't wait to binge on your vids when I have some time. Love the west coast but havent been in a long time.
      good luck

    • @braithmiller
      @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 First video of yours I have seen, possibly you have aperture clearance for a larger and more aggressive pitch, 3-4 blade? I hear less than 18” maybe insufficient. I was able to fit a 22” time will tell what I can get.

  • @georgezavitsanos5000
    @georgezavitsanos5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t think those batteries can supply the current that motor will demand for more than 1/2 hour max on full charge and with the 2 solar panel you have will need 3 fully sunny days to recharge in te middle of summer . A week in the winter months. All that to go 3 miles. 10,000 would have gone a long way on a full rebuild and then sum. Regards hope it all works out?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well as I am in snowy canada Im running hybrid with a 2kw honda generator. Everyone has different needs and capabilities, since in completed the instal in december I have traveled 250miles north and still have a bit over 100miles to go before reaching my new job the 150and battery bank is temporary until I can afford more. My range is about 10 miles at 2.5knots but that means careful planning

    • @braithmiller
      @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 @Rigging Doctor they run a similar hybrid (Honda) most motoring they ever ran was ICW an inland Eastern coastal waterway. They keep power output low other than to get expediently through a bridge way forcing the generator to be used.

  • @timnoneya811
    @timnoneya811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very interesting. Im real curious how it works out in the long run being up here in the PNW. For me down in the puget sound it seems if i actually want to get anywhere i have to spend the day using my motor. The damn winds up here are either on your nose or on the stern 95 percent of the time. I think about when i go to the san juans and having to motor for 80 miles. Same way thing up in the fjords in canada, lots of motoring. It'll be really interesting to see how this motor will work out up here. oh and very nice by the way.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well i just finished transiting johnstone strait (literally just arrived in port mcneil) my battery bank is very small and I plan on doubling the bank the second I get back to work as I only have 10mile range at 2.5know so Im basically almost engineless atm... but I make it work as im now only about 120miles away from my job and finally managed to get the motor working in December while in the gulf island so I since december i had to dogdge many storms and less favorable weather, qe had lots of snow this year but Ive now made it 250miles since the conversion was finished

    • @timnoneya811
      @timnoneya811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Thats very cool!! Im looking forward to seeing future videos with your bigger battery bank. Will you be able to get more speed with the motor setup you have? would be nice to get up to 5 knots and do that 10 miles in 2 hours.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      get 1⁰ times lith batr 1⁰ mike ràngevtoo ¹00 mike range

  • @thomasbechmann
    @thomasbechmann ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi do you have the colour code for the hull of your boat☺️👍 Maybe in RAL.

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if it's possible within realistic terms to make the system throttle by wire aka wireless much like Harley and other motorcycles have converted to..

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be awesome im unhappy with the throttle that it came with because its so big and easy to trigger by accident

  • @laurentplongeur1293
    @laurentplongeur1293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    J'ai hate de voir la prochaine vidéo, j'aimerai aussi passer à l'éléctrique. En attendant c'est à la voile que je bouge de mouillage en mouillage et utilise au minimum mon moteur. Ca tombe c'est fait pour ca...

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactement le nombre de gens qui sont abasourdi que j'ai choisi un "petit" moteur a 16hp pour un voilier de 12m

    • @laurentplongeur1293
      @laurentplongeur1293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Il faut savoir qu'une bonne partie de ceux qui voyage en voliers, font du moteur et non de la voile. Donc pour eux l'éléctrique est impensable. Ou ceux qui allume le moteur quand ils sont à moins de 4 nds. Je trouve ca aberants.

    • @braithmiller
      @braithmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 I chose 16hp diesel Beta over-propped so it will not develop peak hp, instead running at peak torque on the prop I chose for regeneration ability on electric drive. Some would say all wrong, sailing vessel first to me. I am not interested in power levels required to near hull speed. The largest antiquated diesel previously fitted was 22hp.

  • @Mafiakitty
    @Mafiakitty หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would it be possible to install the electric motor on the shaft with a diesel engine still there?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Mafiakitty given there is enough room aud that the engine transmission can free spin without damaging it, absolutely

  • @ericdelevinquiere9902
    @ericdelevinquiere9902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is your motor mount, rpm converter home made or did you buy it off the shelf?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The transmission system is 3:1 cog belt and pulleys and then the mount is my design as the shaft is lower than the engine mount the ones on the market were not ideal

  • @NicholleLaVann
    @NicholleLaVann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job I have a Hunter 30 and would like to go electric. What size is your boat what’s the cost of the electric engine you went with? Thanks

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey that would be an ideal type of boat to convert, mine is an endurance35 and 12tons quite heavy for her size you can find a link to the motor kit in the description with price but I haven't quite "finished" yet as after 400miles ive decided to add more electronics and various devices to make it more user friendly so far im at $15000cad including charging system and batteries. More to come in next video

    • @NicholleLaVann
      @NicholleLaVann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 thanks will do I subscribed so I will be watching. I have a channel as well but I’m in Rochester so I’m researching equipment thanks so much for the lead. So proud of you Gurl!

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      buy j88 sopar ektrc sail boat 22.5 mile range telsa neww xells 26 mile range

  • @Lordlindef
    @Lordlindef 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi.
    I am trying to make an hybrid diesel electric.
    Can i ask what this cost you ???

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its a relative question as i could of done it for cheaper as rewired the entire boat and spent 5000 just on victron energy components, the motor was about 6000 and then 5000 in lifepo4 batteries, then i also built a solar arch later on and then i also purchased the latest model of portable honda gas generator to run hybrid

  • @kikinwilson9743
    @kikinwilson9743 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm struggling to understand what recycled stainless means?

  • @tiborkiss9186
    @tiborkiss9186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool. did you check the ratings of the bearings, including the one in the motor? Did you use thrust bearing?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a self aligning flange bearing there were two originally but i damaged the one sliding it on the shaft but have a pillow block friction bearing on the aft part, thrust bearings is a wide variety of bearing its not a thrust block as your probably pictiring

  • @randywarren6925
    @randywarren6925 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much horsepower are you getting from that electric motor?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว

      16 hp but i rarely use more than 5hp other than docking or short outburst

  • @codyfournellcsrf5164
    @codyfournellcsrf5164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    im planning on buying a sailboat and i wanna remove all diesal and run 100% eletric is it expensive? i dont mind slapping a whole wack of batterys for battery banks

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely relative to the size of vessel and if you're doing the work yourself or hiring someone

    • @codyfournellcsrf5164
      @codyfournellcsrf5164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 I'd prolly get someone to help me as I swore to never do electrical again as I had a bad experience. I live in BC so I'm thinking of a 30-32 footer

  • @tarabryanpoirier5912
    @tarabryanpoirier5912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    could you please share the total cost of this project ? Thanks

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Including major electrical overhaul, batteries, victron 3kw inverter charger, solar array etc all said and done $15,000 CAD$ BUT MANY MANY HOURS OF WORK be cause I did everything myself

  • @daviddevere6796
    @daviddevere6796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please supply the name of the Canadian battery and solar panel suppliers.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.lynaclithium.com/product/51-2v-72ah-platinum-series/

  • @zbigniewloboda3393
    @zbigniewloboda3393 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:55
    How much did you pay for those batteries?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  ปีที่แล้ว

      2000$cad each (×2) for 51v 72ah
      From lynac lithium technology

  • @rosshubbard3820
    @rosshubbard3820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - did you design the motor framework?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes altho I definitely inspired myself off electric yacht mounting system

    • @rosshubbard3820
      @rosshubbard3820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 Nice work!

  • @tarabryanpoirier5912
    @tarabryanpoirier5912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also how many HP will the unit deliver and what do you expect your cruising speed and range on a full charge
    to be ?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The unit can deliver 16hp continuous at 48v but if I changed the system to 96v I could get 30hp out of it. For now I could only afford a small battery bank and only have a range of 10 miles at 2.5-3knots which isn't far from engineless... Im currently halfway in a 600miles northbound journey in the dead of winter to my new job so I can save up for more batteries!

    • @georgezavitsanos5000
      @georgezavitsanos5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sailingokasolo6801 more batteries are good but recharging on 800 watts is your limitation

  • @jimjones7821
    @jimjones7821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *Alert - could be taken as a creepy comment - but not intended that way* She has such a pretty attractive face !

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never know sometimes a compliment is all one needed to put a smile on their face!

  • @jimjones7821
    @jimjones7821 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a blue cattle dog

  • @figoutrobien6924
    @figoutrobien6924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salut Pat , c’est quoi exactement ce que tu es entrain d’installer ? Désolé mon anglais est limité.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Salut cest un system de propulsion electric que jai construit moi meme avec batteries au lithium je vais generer des sous titre quand j'aurai le temps

    • @figoutrobien6924
      @figoutrobien6924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok merci ! Hâte de voir la suite, bonne continuation 🙂

  • @milfordadkins1662
    @milfordadkins1662 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    where did yoiu get the pulleys from?

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From ElectricMotorsport along with the motor and controller

  • @Refertech101
    @Refertech101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly every thing in those batteries is imported from china, I appreciate the thought but don't let your self get robbed! Hope you still have the cracked panel, as just seal it and it will work!

  • @alu.minium521
    @alu.minium521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Checking the math for DC circuit and ratio for kw and hp, it doesn't come out at 60hp. Sorry but 1kw = 1.34hp. So 12kw = 16hp. A 12kw motor at 48v drawing full power will need 250 amp. Wasn't clear if your total amphours of the 2 batteries is 150 or it is 150amphrs per battery giving a 300 amphr total. If the total is 150, at full throttle complete drain, you'll have about 1/2 hour of run time. Of course you don't want to do 100% drain. So at 50% gives about 15 minutes of useable power. Just paper calculations, but not looking good for what you think you have. 16 hp vs the 60 is the real issue to move the boat. Again, sorry, but that is the math.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi there Ill go over some details in the next video but the motor it 16hp not 60 (blame my accent) and I wish I had 300ah but for now the two batteries total 150ah because I couldn't afford more for the time being. So I use it in a very conservative fashion as it only allows about 10miles at 2.5knots but Imake it work for now and have travelled 250miles since i finished the install in December in very much less than ideal conditions... means waiting for the right weather window...

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ßoo warthigvrun onlyv3 minyt too 6 monts 7,5 mibute witer range warthig run obky

  • @MatWalter-q3h
    @MatWalter-q3h 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    12 kw engine 150 amp hour battery? You have full power for 40 mins? Not to mention the center of gravity of the boat will be wrong as you have taken out so much weight. Fundamentally I support the idea but for the money you spent and the range you have it was silly. I forget when I watch videos like this one this is just a toy just hobby weather you live on it or not you need not go anywhere or do anything on a schedule. Not like you are going to be running for port from off shore 200 miles to miss a typhoon that is coming.
    A ten horse power outboard would make ten times more sence but its not about making sence or getting anything done... It is a dream come to reality. Enjoy it.

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      An outboard would be swamped in waves as small as 2 meters. I never draw 12kw its pointless. Anyways 2000nm + in some of the worst condition and remote placesi could test it in and i still make it to were i need. People went out at sea long before recorded history with out high powered engines... if you can't sail engineless maybe you should learn to do that before setting out. My range is approximately 45nm on a charge with 330ah and am gradually increasing the battery capacity and removing the diesel engine and fuel tanks adds up to less than weight than he lithium battries and motor combine to he point where i was able to double my water capacity.... anyways you do you and ill keep sharing my travels

  • @805gregg
    @805gregg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's just stupid, say you are in a storm for a few days on a lee shore with a good harbor, but can't make it in because no solar power

    • @sailingokasolo6801
      @sailingokasolo6801  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never do I claim to run 100% off the sun, Im no purist I use propane in the galley and gas outboard and generator.
      Im 53°north so not much sun at this time of the year. I've just transited 400miles of fjords and tidal rapids through the inside passage of vancouver island running as a hybrid. Also just picked up a lithium bank for a song that will more than double my range...

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      dubled rang ¹⁰ miles too 2⁰ miles

  • @geoffhowells7696
    @geoffhowells7696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work!

  • @JasonKechely
    @JasonKechely 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work!