Trav's solar kayak competitor

Travoli · July 22, 2020, 03:21:37 PM

>Or use this:

Looks like what Zuck was using the other day.

Rupert · July 22, 2020, 04:41:16 PM

Never saw the price tag!!! but how cool!

Rupert · August 10, 2020, 12:49:53 PM

Trav, this thread has got me going down a rabbit hole.
What is the power output of the prop and motor please?
I am about to buy a Chinese motor and battery.... I think I can make it fly

It's going to be fun to try.

Travoli · August 10, 2020, 02:25:52 PM

It was 500 or 750 watts max I believe. Torqeedo Ultralight series. I'm interested to see what you build!

Rupert · August 10, 2020, 02:42:05 PM

When I have something working, I will post inside

rcjordan · August 13, 2020, 10:17:33 PM

>working

This your project, Rupert?

Zin Boats reinvents the electric speedboat in a bid to become the Tesla of the sea

https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/11/zin-boats-reinvents-the-electric-speedboat-in-a-bid-to-become-the-tesla-of-the-sea/

ergophobe · August 14, 2020, 01:04:38 AM

A friend got in early on the standup paddleboards (SUPs). I had never heard of them when he told me, as delusional people do, that it was going to go big soon. So... years later, he has bought up a large number of his competitors and is selling SUPs like mad during Covid. The main problem he has is that all his fabrication is in China and he is having trouble getting enough to meet demand.

Another friend with an outdoor gear shop is going crazy - they can't keep things in stock.

Anything that allows for outdoor recreation with social distancing (or not) is booming right now.

Rupert · August 14, 2020, 06:27:45 AM

Quote from: rcjordan on August 13, 2020, 10:17:33 PM
>working

This your project, Rupert?

Zin Boats reinvents the electric speedboat in a bid to become the Tesla of the sea

https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/11/zin-boats-reinvents-the-electric-speedboat-in-a-bid-to-become-the-tesla-of-the-sea/

yup something like that

perhaps a tad smaller.
seems boat dev is not cheap, but I have been enjoying watching the past documentaries on the Americas cup boats. I cannot believe Zin does not fly.

Rupert · August 14, 2020, 06:28:55 AM

Quote from: ergophobe on August 14, 2020, 01:04:38 AM
A friend got in early on the standup paddleboards (SUPs). I had never heard of them when he told me, as delusional people do, that it was going to go big soon. So... years later, he has bought up a large number of his competitors and is selling SUPs like mad during Covid. The main problem he has is that all his fabrication is in China and he is having trouble getting enough to meet demand.

Another friend with an outdoor gear shop is going crazy - they can't keep things in stock.

Anything that allows for outdoor recreation with social distancing (or not) is booming right now.

I need something to replace suits that sells. Suits are dead in the water still.

DrCool · August 14, 2020, 02:52:56 PM

>outdoor gear shop is going crazy

I have been looking for some kayaks or SUPs to paddle around with the kids and they are very hard to come by right now, especially looking for used ones. Pretty much all the bike shops are sold out of most everything except for some $5000+ electric bikes and there is at least a 3 week backlog if you want to get a bike tuned up or serviced. I could see it being frustrating as a store owner to have all this demand but not be able to meet it due to supply chain issues.

rcjordan · August 12, 2021, 12:51:35 AM

This yours, Rupert?

jetskiyak : redneckengineering
https://old.reddit.com/r/redneckengineering/comments/p2ek74/jetskiyak/

Rupert · August 12, 2021, 05:32:11 AM

Now that looks..... sinkable!

rcjordan · October 05, 2021, 08:53:52 PM

PacMotor system adds dual electric motors to existing kayaks

https://newatlas.com/marine/pacmotor-electric-motors-kayak/