On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 11:05 PM, Steve Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This > way I can disappear for up to 4 days at a time without a second thought > and without putting the batteries through a deep discharge cycle. >
Ah, I know what you mean. When I'm moored in Royal Docks for the Boat Show but still going to work (12 hour shifts), it does get a little problematic and the first thing you do is put the engine on for the next couple of hours just to keep the batteries from falling in a heap on the floor. > > The electric motor idea was briefly discussed (not too seriously I > hasten to add) as apparently I have enough capacity for this. If I use > the diesel engine to charge the batteries and the electric engine to > propel the boat (not necessarily at the same time) would I be allowed to > carry on using red diesel? Ah, I wondered that also! I don't think you can do it at the same time, but how are they going to work out how much goes into propulsion when you're charging separately! Though on a side note we will all continue to use red diesel (unless the clear stuff is cheaper). Mike -- Michael Askin http://shoestring_DOT_zapto_DOT_org/
