brianz
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I currently am making a 16 foot sea kayak. It is a pedal drive system that I will use but would like to complement it with a DIY drop in motorized system. ie. torqueedo, bixpy, etc.
I have been doing a lot of research but still can not completely grasp all of the complexities of building an electric drive system. Most of the information out there is related to e-bikes or guys that are just throwing money at overpriced set ups. I have found that most are buying an excessively large a motor and battery which results in excess weight and cost.
Specifically, I am trying to determine the right motor, controller, prop, battery configuration for my boat.
Would anyone be able to offer their expertise on advising me?
I have read and re-read most of the posts on this forum, however most seem to be dated or I may have missed them.
For reference, I am quite "handy" in my build capabilities. While I am new to diy electric, my diy experience is quite extensive... 3d printing, cnc, composites, fiberglass molding, welding, diy lithium batteries... to name a few. This is not to brag but merely a point of reference.
I have been doing a lot of research but still can not completely grasp all of the complexities of building an electric drive system. Most of the information out there is related to e-bikes or guys that are just throwing money at overpriced set ups. I have found that most are buying an excessively large a motor and battery which results in excess weight and cost.
Specifically, I am trying to determine the right motor, controller, prop, battery configuration for my boat.
Would anyone be able to offer their expertise on advising me?
I have read and re-read most of the posts on this forum, however most seem to be dated or I may have missed them.
For reference, I am quite "handy" in my build capabilities. While I am new to diy electric, my diy experience is quite extensive... 3d printing, cnc, composites, fiberglass molding, welding, diy lithium batteries... to name a few. This is not to brag but merely a point of reference.