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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival  |  September 6–8, 2024  |  woodenboat.org
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New Developments in Electric Propulsion and a Review of Old One
Saturday September 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Innovation Stage
During the last two wooden boat festivals I talked about the basics of electric propulsion, but now many people already have some understanding of electric propulsion, so this year’s topic will cover new developments and review a few old ones.
Topics covered will include:
• Batteries - new and old
• Motors, especially outboards
• Controls and electronics
• Commercially available Boats
• Packages available for conversion
• Solar
Speakers
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Thomas Hruby

Tom is a retired aquatic ecologist and a hobby boat builder who has built 17 boats ranging from Rob Roy canoes to the St. Pierre Dory. I built my first electric dory 25 years ago at a time when the only technology available was golf cart batteries and fork lift motors. I also converted... Read More →
Saturday September 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Innovation Stage
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