Let me first start by saying my goal is to build a hybrid system able to run off of a diesel powerplant for long distance cruising and solely electric for short runs. For efficiency I'm wondering if it would be better to use an AC motor which require no inversion penalty from the diesel powerplant or would it be better to run a DC motor with no inverter penalty from the batteries and then use an inverter to go from AC to DC. Or are there reliable DC diesel generators that could be coupled with…See More

Has anyone had experience with  these? Seems to good to be true:https://www.thepowerstore.com/phi-3-5kwh-48v-lfp-lithium-battery.htmlSee More

Hi,I wanted to ask the Electric Seas community about tips for stores that sell Electric Machine/Motors that are located in Europe (since it is close to where I live). I am planning on conversion to an electric drive for my sailboat this summer and doing some reachers.  I would prefer a seller that sells a kit of both motor and controller/inverter.Also if someone has some tips on battery sellers in Europe? It would be useful. Anyway, good luck with your endeavors.FredrikSee More