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How far can an electric boat actually go? In this video I run through everything that affects range on the Saga 27 — speed versus consumption, the impact of weeds on the propeller, what solar can realistically add, how wind and current change the equation, and why tidal planning matters more than most people think. I also cover what charging looks like in practice, and what a 23 km trip actually costs. And for the long-term picture — a look at where battery technology is heading, including Li-air batteries at 12,000 Wh/kg, which could be within reach in the next decade. At that point, the range conversation changes completely. If you're considering an electric conversion and want to know what real-world range looks like before committing — this is the video. More information on WaterWorld here: https://thedutchskipper.com/go/waterworld Calculator for electric boating here: https://justinwesterveld.com/calculator_tool.htm 0:00 Intro 0:30 Conditions of the test 1:55 Marina departure 8:52 What's the RPM? 11:00 How would I electrify that boat? 14:25 High speed in an electric boat 15:59 Smoke screens? 16:30 Noise levels 17:50 The cost of speed 23:20 Solar as range extender 24:59 Sudden spike in use 26:05 Tranquility 28:42 Wind impact 33:20 New perspective 37:48 Wind impact 2 48:47 Results 51:37 Future of batteries 54:40 Cost of the trip 57:29 Charging My system consists of: 2x 6800Wh WaterWorld batteries (total 13.6 kWh) 1x WaterWorld 10kW motor 1x WaterWorld Battery Link (4 ports) 1x WaterWorld VE-link 1x Victron SmartShunt (500A) 1x WaterWorld display 1x WaterWorld throttle 1x Flex coupling 1x WaterWorld LFP Charger (48V - 2000W) 1x Motormounts (4x M12 65" shore) Electrical system: 1x Victron Lynx Distributor - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO 1x Victron Smart shunt - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO 1x Victron bus bar (600A) - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO Several MEGA-fuses (200A per battery, 350A for motor, 40A for charger) 🌐 https://www.thedutchskipper.com 🌊 More from The Dutch Skipper: - How I converted my boat to electric - https://youtu.be/ouvn4U8qDNk - 4 options to electrify your boat - https://youtu.be/g56DD5fb7iw - Electrical boating - yay or nay? https://youtu.be/oPsRXEU81Vg --- You can get the ORCA Core and/or the Display here: https://thedutchskipper.com/go/orca Product I'm using on my boat: - LiTime 140Ah Lifepo4 battery - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litime140ah - LiTime 20A battery charger - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litimecharger Electrical system for my electric drive: - Victron Lynx Distributor - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO - Victron Smart shunt - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO- - Victron bus bar (600A) - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO - Several MEGA-fuses (200A per battery, 350A for motor, 40A for charger) These are affiliate links. You can use code "dutchskipper" to get 5% discount on LiTime products. I will get a small commission from your purchase. For collaborations or contact please reach me at: 📧 michael@thedutchskipper.com 🌐 www.thedutchskipper.com
How Far Can My Electric Boat Go On 1 Charge?
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The Closest Thing To Sailing, But With A Motor Boat
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Massive Difference Between Diesel And Electric Boating
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You don't hear anything! – First Moments In My Electric Boat
After months of planning, working, and getting my hands dirty — my Saga 27 is finally electric. In this video I bring the WaterWorld 10.0i motor and 13.6kWh LiFePO4 battery bank aboard, complete the installation, run the first system tests, and take her out for the maiden voyage under electric power. No more diesel fumes. No more vibrations. No more excuses. More information on WaterWorld here: https://thedutchskipper.com/go/waterworld Calculator for electric boating here: https://justinwesterveld.com/calculator_tool.htm 0:00 Intro 0:40 Bringing the motor and batteries aboard 8:22 First time charging the batteries 11:20 Pop goes the breaker 13:29 New charging challenge 15:14 Worn out 17:39 Big mistake 21:12 Not what I expected 25:52 Splash day! 26:32 First time moving electric 30:31 Maiden voyage & thoughts 39:21 Post-conversion thoughts My system consists of: 2x 6800Wh WaterWorld batteries (total 13.6 kWh) 1x WaterWorld 10kW motor 1x WaterWorld Battery Link (4 ports) 1x WaterWorld VE-link 1x Victron SmartShunt (500A) 1x WaterWorld display 1x WaterWorld throttle 1x Flex coupling 1x WaterWorld LFP Charger (48V - 2000W) 1x Motormounts (4x M12 65" shore) Electrical system: 1x Victron Lynx Distributor - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO 1x Victron Smart shunt - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO 1x Victron bus bar (600A) - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO Several MEGA-fuses (200A per battery, 350A for motor, 40A for charger) 🌐 https://www.thedutchskipper.com 🌊 More from The Dutch Skipper: - My visit to WaterWorld and how they electrify boat - https://youtu.be/tapo8jfUF4w - Getting rid of my old diesel - https://youtu.be/biZ1-rwca68 - Electrical boating - yay or nay? https://youtu.be/oPsRXEU81Vg --- You can get the ORCA Core and/or the Display here: https://thedutchskipper.com/go/orca Product I'm using on my boat: - LiTime Battery Monitor - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litimemonitor - LiTime 140Ah Lifepo4 battery - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litime140ah - LiTime 20A battery charger - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litimecharger Electrical system for my electric drive: - Victron Lynx Distributor - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO - Victron Smart shunt - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO- - Victron bus bar (600A) - https://amzn.to/4avH3iO - Several MEGA-fuses (200A per battery, 350A for motor, 40A for charger) These are affiliate links. You can use code "dutchskipper" to get 5% discount on LiTime products. I will get a small commission from your purchase. For collaborations or contact please reach me at: 📧 michael@thedutchskipper.com 🌐 www.thedutchskipper.com
My Boat is Now Electric — The Maiden Voyage
The diesel is gone, the bilge is empty — now it's time to make room for the new electric motor system. In this video I clear away the old engine mounts, install the Victron Lynx Distributor, and mount the rest of the WaterWorld electrical components. The motor and battery installation comes in the next video — this is the groundwork that makes that possible. I did this now because now I can still move around in the bilge/engine bay. More information on WaterWorld here: https://thedutchskipper.com/go/waterworld 0:00 Intro 1:14 Motor mounts challenges 9:54 Battery platform 13:43 Where to put the electrical components? 32:26 Electric board prep 40:09 Installing relay & negative busbar 51:05 Crimping tool 52:18 The battery charger 54:50 WaterWorld Battery link 57:53 WaterWorld VE-Link 1:00:11 Ignition/system key 1:02:34 Flex coupling/galvanic shaft isolator My system consists of: 2x 6800Wh WaterWorld batteries (total 13.6 kWh) 1x WaterWorld 10kW motor 1x WaterWorld Battery Link (4 ports) 1x WaterWorld VE-link 1x Victron SmartShunt (500A) 1x WaterWorld display 1x WaterWorld throttle 1x Flex coupling 1x WaterWorld LFP Charger (48V - 2000W) 1x Motormounts (4x M12 65" shore) 🌐 https://www.thedutchskipper.com 🌊 More from The Dutch Skipper: - My visit to WaterWorld and how they electrify boat - https://youtu.be/tapo8jfUF4w - Getting rid of my old diesel - https://youtu.be/biZ1-rwca68 - Electrical boating - yay or nay? https://youtu.be/oPsRXEU81Vg --- You can get the ORCA Core and/or the Display here: https://thedutchskipper.com/go/orca Product I'm using on my boat: - LiTime Battery Monitor - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litimemonitor - LiTime 140Ah Lifepo4 battery - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litime140ah - LiTime 20A battery charger - https://thedutchskipper.com/go/litimecharger These are affiliate links. You can use code "dutchskipper" to get 5% discount on LiTime products. I will get a small commission from your purchase. For collaborations or contact please reach me at: 📧 michael@thedutchskipper.com 🌐 www.thedutchskipper.com
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