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Train engines are what made me think of it. Seems like a good idea for a boat. I wonder if it doesnt scale down for some reason? Hopefully 1 but if needed 2 diesel engines mated to generator(s) instead of transmissions with electric motors in place of all the gearing associated with normal drives. Lots of low rpm torque and any rpm you want ? Am l off base thinking 1 or 2 engines could provide enough electricity for a performance boat? Ideally it'd be 1 engine / generator powering 2 motors for a pair of drives. But even if you needed 2 engines/ generators it'd still be an improvement.
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Straight bottoms and flat decks
Straight bottoms and flat decks
Last edited by bck; 12-08-2017 at 10:52 AM.
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Train engines are what made me think of it. Seems like a good idea for a boat. I wonder if it doesnt scale down for some reason? Hopefully 1 but if needed 2 diesel engines mated to generator(s) instead of transmissions with electric motors in place of all the gearing associated with normal drives. Lots of low rpm torque and any rpm you want ? Am l off base thinking 1 or 2 engines could provide enough electricity for a performance boat? Ideally it'd be 1 engine / generator powering 2 motors for a pair of drives. But even if you needed 2 engines/ generators it'd still be an improvement.
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The popularity and price points of Yamaha sportboats definitely took a bite out of Sea Ray's small runabout (19 to 24 feet) business. People got way too hung up—my opinion at least—on propeller versus jet propulsion. Meanwhile, Yamaha took a cue from the wakeboard boat market and filled its boats with the kinds of bells and whistles that appeal to younger buyers, first-time buyers and longtime boat owners in search of ease of operation.
If I'm not mistaken, Yamaha is moving 5,000 to 7,000 sportboat units a year.
If I'm not mistaken, Yamaha is moving 5,000 to 7,000 sportboat units a year.
Last edited by Matt Trulio; 12-08-2017 at 02:28 PM.
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Them and Bayliner switched back and forth for the biggest volumes of boats sold in the past. Now up for sale. Wow how times have changed. Man cruiser boats with outboards is Fugly to.
https://www.tradeonlytoday.com/manuf...sletter-120517
https://www.tradeonlytoday.com/manuf...sletter-120517
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