We are both pretty pumped...to say the least...that we have successfully completed 3 test runs with perfect performance from the electric motor. The first run lasted approximately 20 minutes, the second one lasted about 45 minutes. The third run included a trip to the marina to empty the holding tank and fill the water tanks with the entire excursion totalling 1 1/2 hours on the motor and there were no signs of overheating by either the motor or the controller.
Our max speed was 5.7 mph 120amps and we cruised along nicesly at 4.5 mph at 82 amps. When the solar array is finished we'll have 100amps whenever the sun is shining. Woo Hoo!
2nd shakedown cruise
Carter was able to upload a video of the 1st shake down cruise to an electric motor blog he has been following for some time now and our blog received visits from all over the world. We also added a couple of new followers. Welcome!Right after these test runs we've had to stop work on the boat to do other necessary items on the to-do list in preparation of our impending migration North but we will be back to work on the Archimedes soon!
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