Trojan Boat Forum

has this ever been done? replacing the old gas hogs with a deisel electric generator and 2 electric drive motors

yes But the weight is a killer even on a slow hull and forget it if you want to plane the motors and genset would have to be very large , A straight diesel would be as efficient or better in most cases . there are some hybrid systems that make great claims but , real world they have a way to go .

Hybird engine set up
http://www.steyr-motors.com/marine/engi ... el-hybrid/

just Gett a snail boat

snail boat as in rag bag

got it on the rag bag the only time they'll pass a stink pot is when it's at the gas pier (ouch)

snail boat / rag bag Well theres a first Ive heard alot but never those two now dont hold this against me as I own a hunter 23.5 waterballast "snailboat" sailed for a few years and now selling it to fund the engine rebuild on my trojan 26 .

Had a 23 ODay and loved it was a great boat miss her its name was Barnacle

Nothing wrong with a sailboat , just made the comment as diesel / electric is only suited for slow displacement type hull and if your trying to save fuel a Sailboat is the best way .

naw a trawler with the old leman (ford) in it....that way there's no lightening rod..

alexander38 wrote:naw a trawler with the old leman (ford) in it....that way there's no lightening rod..

What about two old lehmans?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/79664671@N00/5145604402/

Sorry guys.... If I was switching to diesels I'd rather go this way to stay true to my roots http://www.ladyben.com/searchresultsful ... selID=3567

two would do..

I have to agree with captainmaniac on this one

I got my two and there wrapped in fiber glass . I'm good

The sailboats in my area run there engines as much as they do there sails and then badmouth the powerboats..., some peoples kids