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Good point George. Anyone considering this should have a talk with Maine Cat. They had a pretty bad test with Glacier Bay. Still, it is a technology that seems almost mature. Ranny Reynolds -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Georgs Kolesnikovs <georgs@powercatamaranworld.com> > Press release: > > Glacier Bay, Inc., manufacturer of integrated electric propulsion and > power systems, will provide the diesel-electric propulsion system for > the Perry 43 Passagemaker. > Perry Catamarans takes a new tack with their next catamaran, choosing > to install a diesel-electric propulsion system by Glacier Bay. Allan > Barnett, Owner of Perry Catamarans, explains why: "After researching > different manufacturers, Glacier Bay's variable speed generators and > electric propulsion motors matched all of our requirements for > efficiency, reliability, and ease of use." > Mr. Barnett explained that installing the system in a catamaran makes > sense. Because the generator does not need to be connected directly > to the propeller shaft, components can be placed in non-traditional > locations for better weight distribution and improved use of interior > space. Lighter weight than traditional systems, diesel-electric does > not require a heavy bank of batteries, allowing for a faster boat > with increased carrying capacity. > > For more, go <http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=20361>. > > For Perry Catamarans, go > <http://www.perrycatamarans.com.au/Pages/Boats/Perry44LuxuryMotorYacht.aspx> > -- > # # # > > When I pass along press releases that I cross my desk, I post them > for what they are, publicity releases from power catamaran builders, > designers, dealers and others which represent the viewpoint of those > same builders, designers, dealers and others. The discerning reader > may need to apply a grain of salt. > > I post the releases for general information purposes, without any > verification or endorsement. > > --Georgs > > Georgs Kolesnikovs > Power Catamaran World > http://www.powercatamaranworld.com > > PS Members of the trade are encouraged to ensure I'm on their media > contact lists. > _______________________________________________ > Power-Catamaran Mailing List

Ranny, Can you provide any more details? My memory from the early 2007 test was that the LCD control panel was pretty crude and there were some motor over heating issues, but Dick was still working on some underbody cavitation issues, so it's not clear to me how much of the performance issues were with the Glacier Bay set up vs a first generation hull prototype. As Glacier Bay seems to be working with a lot of manufacturers and had nice injection of capital, I hope they are making progress. By the reports of the latest test it seems that Maine Cat has the underbody dialed in (no reports on vibration across the range though). I thought the there was a report of the first order being for the hybrid version, so am curious if they'll go back and try the diesel electric set up. --- On Fri, 12/21/07, rannyreynolds@comcast.net <rannyreynolds@comcast.net> wrote: > Anyone considering this should have a talk with Maine Cat. > They had a pretty bad test with Glacier Bay. Still, it is a > technology that seems almost mature. > > Ranny Reynolds