After 40 years of good service and several more of sub-optimal performance, maintenance of the venerable Atomic Four in my Pearson 30 was no feasible.  After weighing the options, I decided to go full electric: 200 watt solar panels, Motenergy ME0709 motor, Kelly PM controller, 6-12v lead acid batteries and various controls, etc.  Single belt drive.The system works great, slightly exceeding my performance calculations.  Low speed torque is incredible and takes some getting used to.  With a…See More

I hope you can help out this newbie. I'll keep it brief.My Volvo Penta is on last legs. I can rebuild or not. I'd rather go electric. Haven't really considered it, other than dreaming, because of cost. My neighbour here in the marina is deep down the rabbit hole of CATL Prismatic batteries and a 10KW system off Alibaba for $8K Canadian. Is this doable? In the midst of a refit that has taken electrical back to barest bones system. Now is the time to put in electrical system that could run a…See More