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Thunderstruck Electric Motor, SN 14.10..020 was installed in June 2015. 
10KW, Sevcon 4845 Gen-4 450 Amp Controller, Motenergy ME1115 Motor, Wiring Harness, Key Switch, Tyco 24V Contactor, ET-134 Throttle.  SS utility handle for ET throttles, Heatsink for large Gen-4, Programmable JLD404 Battery Meter, TSM Gear Reduction 2:1: prop shaft: 1" - Comes with 2 spare belts. 
www.thunderstruck-ev.com, 2985 Dutton Avenue, Suite 3A, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407 
$3,200
Convert your 12-29 HP diesel engine to clean, quiet electric. Eliminate noxious diesel fumes and the frustration of filling up at the pump with the 10KW Brushless Kit featuring a Motenergy brushless motor and a 48V 450 Amp Sevcon Gen-4 Controller that can produce up to 10HP continuous and 28HP peak!  Enjoy your sailboat to the fullest, with a silent drive and truly fresh air.

This system is recommended for boats up to 12,000 pounds displacement. All our systems have reverse on-the-fly and contactor disable features. "Brushless" means that the motor does not have brushes that will wear out over time, nor will it be a dangerous source of ignition for on-board gas appliances. Larger boats may require a higher power AC or brushless motor. In the U.S. and Canada, brushed motors are only legal for marine use if onboard appliances and accessories use kerosene or diesel (not propane or gasoline) due to the potential for internal motor arcing.

With Sevcon's Gen4 controller, no reversing contactors are needed. Additionally, the Gen-4 controller has a regen feature than can allow current to be put back into the batteries from the spinning prop while under sail. This does depend on your sailing speed, prop design, and may not be possible in all applications, but is an adored feature for those who are able to utilize it.

gear reduction is not always necessary, and largely depends on the size, efficiency, prop style, and desired speed of your vessel. However, due to the high RPM of the Motenergy Brushless motor, we recommend you consider a gear reduction rather than direct-drive to improve efficiency, provide proper torque, cooling, and help prevent cavitation. Typical reduction is around 2:1, but this ratio will depend on the required prop RPM needed to reach hull speed. Ideal reduction will enable the motor to spin your prop at the hull speed RPM of your prop when the motor is spinning at its max RPM. This number can be calculated using the 50 RPM / Volt constant:

48 Volts * 50 RPM / Volt ~ 2400 rpm max


Thunderstruck motor - parts prior to installation
Thunderstruck installed
Kit includes:
Motenergy ME1115 Dual-Stator Brushless Motor
Controller: 48V Sevcon Gen-4 450Amp (can be set up to run at 36V), programmable, with regen. 
ET-134 directional throttle. For harsh environments we recommend the ET-134 as the most robust option. 
Tyco High-Quality Sealed Contactor
Key Switch
Fuses
Every kit is individually bench tested
Complete wire harness with 10ft key and throttle cable lengths
Wiring instructions

MWM (Michigan Wheel Marine) 12R10 4-Blade Propeller in MB (Manganese Bronze) was installed in September 2015.
Customized to go with electric motor with Buck Algonquin packing box and Johnson Duramax cutless bearings. 
www.miwheel.com, 1501 Buchanan Ave, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
$685
Four blade custom prop
Knife switches (qty 4 + 1) to go from 48V (when motoring) to 12V, model A-2105 installed in 2007
100AMP, 250VDC, 480V AC, 2-Pole, Double Throw, Front Connected, Non-Fusible.  We run 48V when motoring 12V otherwise.
100AMP, 250VDC, 480V AC, 1-pole, Single Throw, Front Connected, Non-Fusible
$620


Switches 48V to 12V (used to be 60V to 12V for previous electric motor)
Hamilton Ferris Tow Behind Generator Waterpower-200 purchased in 2010.
Comes with Multi-Source Voltage Regulator with Divert Function. 
Hamilton Ferris Tow Behind Generator torque line and propeller.  Spare purchased in 2015
$2,430


Hamilton Ferris tow behind generator
Hamilton Ferris torque line and propeller
Hamilton Ferris spare propeller
Hamilton Ferris spare torque line
Hamilton Ferris propeller - full view
Yamaha Portable Generator/Inverter EF2000iS purchased in 2011
Fewer than 10 hours run time - Last used 5/28/2017
$1,200

SunXtender AGM Deep Cycle Solar Batteries 12V, 153AH purchased in 2016
PVX-1530T (qty 4)
$1,750

DSR 48V 25A Automatic Battery Charger purchased in 2015
INC-4825A Industrial Series http://www.batterychargers.com/inc-4825a/
$375


48V battery charger
Solar panels, 100W, 18V, PV Module Enesol purchased in 2016
Kyocera clones made in Mexico - Qty (4)
$600


Four solar panels on dodger
MPPT40CC, Renogy 40A Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Charge Controller purchased in 2016
14288 Central Avenue, Suite A, Chino, CA, 91710, 1-800-330-8678
$130

Tri-Metric 2025-RV battery system monitor by Bogart Engineering, TM-2025-RV purchased in 2011
12, 24, 48-volt, DC with Deltec Co. 500AMP / 500 MV Shunt.
$190

West Marine 30Amp Portable Smart Battery Charger purchased in 2013
$140


WM 30 Amp charger
Optima AGM battery 75/25, Johnson Control purchased in 2015
Battery for Lewmar winch for anchor chain.
$230

SunXtender PVX840T, 12V, 84amp/hour battery purchased in 2015
For navigation/instruments.
$250

Blue Sky Energy Solar Boost 2000E purchased in 2011
Spare part, 25amp maximum power point tracking solar charge controller.
$250


Blue Sky Solar Boost 2000E - Spare
QO2L30S Load Center, Series G01 – Circuit breaker load center purchased in 2015
240V, 30Amp
$40

Magnum Energy MM1212 Inverter with MM-RC Remote Control purchased in 2012
A 1200W inverter/charger with 12A AC transfer relay and 70A, 4-stage PFC charger.
$55

Travelpower Inverter, Model HM1000 purchased in 2012
12V DC to 110V AC
$145

Taylorbrite CCF - Cold cathode lights - Linear - 12", Chrome purchased in 2011
Qty (3) 1 above fridge, 1 above settee, 1 above table with red night light.
$430

Taylorbrite CCF - Cold cathode lights - Round - Chrome purchased in 2011
Qty (2) On each side of V-berth
$180

Marine LED dome lights, round 6” purchased in 2011
Qty (2) Head and vanity sink area
$110

Stick on LED lights for storage areas purchased in 2015
Qty (6)
$25

Marinco 30A, 125V, WG 13 water resistant extension cord purchased in 2011
50 feet
$85


Marine - water resistant extension cord
Portable GFCI duplex receptacle with 6' of cord, Type V purchased in 2013
$50


GFCI Duplex receptacle
Craftsman 400A AC/DC Clamp on Meter purchased in 2011
$55
Electric Meter

TOTAL:  $13,225

 
Spare wires various sizes


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