Diesel Electric Narrowboat

The new whisperprop drive systems are designed for boat owners wanting to experience electric cruising.

Diesel electric narrowboat.

When cruising at low speeds excess power from the diesel motor is picked up by the electric motor which acting as a generator tops up the battery bank. Narrow boat batteries can also be charged via solar panels or shore power. Custom built narrowboat fantastica is a 60 foot trad style boat and is beautifully presented with ultra modern features. She features a beta 43 engine 12 3000 150 mastervolt ultra combi inverter charger solar panels webasto diesel heating portway stove and all integrated galley appliances.

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The standard diesel engine is sized to provide the maximum power requirement for the vessel while the electric drive is designed to match the boats mid range power needs. Turn the diesel motor off and the electric motor can be used to drive the prop shaft. Available in paperback i always wanted to be a paperback writer and told. This allows the electric drive components to be smaller and provides a very cost effective hybrid solution.

Hybrid drive systems are those narrowboats that use two distinct power sources to provide propulsion. In the well equipped galley you will find a full size cooker and larder fridge. Whatevered during the current disconvenience. Castle narrowboats have operated both diesel narrowboatsand electric narrowboats for over 20 years.

Fischer panda has succeeded in bringing the advantages and possibilities of the diesel electric drive from large ships to smaller commercial and recreational vessels. In the case of narrow boats these sources are usually diesel engines combined with battery powered electric motors. Like nothing you ve ever seen before duration.