Hi Allan Yes, we as manufacturer of MotorCat 30 doing the research to use electric engines , in fact that MC30 is one of the unique cats in regards to light construction and it`s weight .Our dealer from England use single Minnkota E drive 1.5 KW ( 2,1 HP ) and a standard MC with antifoul and 2 persons touches 5 mph shown on gps . It was more than we can expected coz MC30 speed curve show that it should be possible , when 4 hp is installed . We will be looking over this concept with a setup of 16 batteries, 48 V battery charger, 3 kw generator and 2x Minnkota E drive engines. Weight of batteries and placing them will be the main issue . Attached a photo of used electric outboard Regards Kris ---- WiadomoÊç Oryginalna ---- Od: Georgs Kolesnikovs Do: Power Catamaran List Data: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:58:40 -0500 Temat: [PCW] Alan Hall introduction I cruise the Ohio river on my 30 foot cruiser. I want to do the great loop soon as I am 58 and retired. I have always wanted a power cat but all my research is showing the cost to purchase is too far out of my reach. Maybe I will hit the lottery. Anyway, I think a cat is just the ticket for all waters, especially the inland rivers where you see a lot of shallow areas. With their high fuel economy I think they may start appearing on the rivers in large numbers. Something I have wondered about for many many years is why don't manufacturers use electric power in their catamarans? It was used very well in world war II vessels so why not cats? Especially now with battery techknowledgy and solar panels as well. Can't this double or triple your fuel economy? However, at what cost? I love hearing about cats I can be reached at: <mailto:expoconosailor@aol.com> expoconosailor@aol.com Alan Hall aboard "TOO MUCH FUN" Welcome aboard, Alan! Perhaps one of the designers or builders on the List will respond to you question about electric power for propulsion. --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Power Catamaran World http://www.powercatamaranworld.com _______________________________________________ Power-Catamaran Mailing List BODY {font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif; background} P {margin:0px;} BODY {font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif; background} P {margin:0px;}