Posted by Rob on October 21, 2003 at 04:21:46:
In Reply to: Re: Electric Motors Vs Fosil Fuel for Bo Jest posted by brw on October 20, 2003 at 16:52:20:
: 15 hp is 15 hp. The question is how many batteries will you need (at about 60 lbs each) and what will be the range.
: Check with your motor manufacturer.
I suppose you are right. 15hp is 15hp. Maybe my question should have been is there an advantage to electrically, from a mechanical standpoint, powering the Bo Jest design?
My thought was that there would be a better torque transfer from motor to shaft there by allowing me to use a lesser hp motor and get the same thrust.
I'm sure I got it all wrong. Just seemed like a good challenge. :-)