Goodbye saildrive, comes the electric motor in the rudder
Date 27/10/2016
A novelty that will surely be appreciated by some, less appreciated by others, partly shared by others. Essentially this electric motor in the rudder can divide opinions, so that a specific boating magazine also launched the question: what do you think? Not surprisingly & hellip;
Look closely at the System
This is an electrical system that primarily replaces diesel engine with its components, and then also complete the saildrive. In this environment there is a 4 kW electric motor which has an integrated rudder blade folding propeller.
What does this thing?
Basically a benefit, that concerning the manoeuvrability and gait which is quiet and absolutely without any kind of issue, the latter note is also in relation to the fact that it can provide access to Marine Protected Areas.
Other considerations on engine embedded in helm
It must be said also that the thrust is directed towards the direction of the rudder, rudder angle and expanded-100 degrees-globally allows & rsquo;Hanse 315 e-motion rudder drive when it's time to rotate on its axis, back and forth.
Since we are discussing performance and holding a relevant information is related to the maneuvers of mooring alongside. In this case the the stern of the yacht You can approach the landing stage, thanks to the engine, and manages to get close with an accuracy that no doubt can be defined as the millimeter.
Another theme is related to the batteries. This engine has a system consisting of two to four lithium-ion batteries, this means that with calm seas and at 4.5 knots the batteries have a range of up to about 30 miles. If you look at the lower speeds obviously the numbers increase. The maximum speed is to 6.1 knots, the comparison with a internal combustion engine having the same power, holds perfectly then.
Obviously there are high performance charger too, the system makes a fully charged in 3:00. The presentation of this jewelry will be returned Genoa international boat show Hamburg held on sunny days from 29 October until 6 November.