Comments on: Shaft generator http://setsail.com/shaft-generator/ A New Paradigm for Cruising Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:58:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Steve Dashew http://setsail.com/shaft-generator/comment-page-1/#comment-4438 Steve Dashew Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:00:32 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=10433#comment-4438 One of the keys to charging under way is how often the engine is used on a passage. Our experience is that on most passages the engine is run in light airs almost daily, even in the trades. That is sufficient charging for the day, in which case why drag the prop (or have an auxilliary prop). We fitted charging shafts to three or four boats (one for ourselves) and all were eventually removed. While sailing at eight knots the output was in the range of 25/35 amps at 24VDC (from what may be faulty memory - OCE will have the data). One of the keys to charging under way is how often the engine is used on a passage. Our experience is that on most passages the engine is run in light airs almost daily, even in the trades. That is sufficient charging for the day, in which case why drag the prop (or have an auxilliary prop). We fitted charging shafts to three or four boats (one for ourselves) and all were eventually removed. While sailing at eight knots the output was in the range of 25/35 amps at 24VDC (from what may be faulty memory – OCE will have the data).

]]> By: Conceicao http://setsail.com/shaft-generator/comment-page-1/#comment-4435 Conceicao Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:34:00 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=10433#comment-4435 Thank you so much for your prompt reply. The problem with the solar is that output is much reduced by the shade of the boom and sails. Hydro produces so much more, reliable, so long as you are on the move. We will check you Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia. Mahalo again, Conceicao Thank you so much for your prompt reply. The problem with the solar is that output is much reduced by the shade of the boom and sails. Hydro produces so much more, reliable, so long as you are on the move. We will check you Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia.
Mahalo again, Conceicao

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