[PCW] Perry Catamarans goes diesel-electric

[rannyreynolds at comcast.net]

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
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From: Georgs Kolesnikovs <georgs at 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>
> -- 
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> 
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> may need to apply a grain of salt.
> 
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> verification or endorsement.
> 
> --Georgs
> 
> Georgs Kolesnikovs
>     Power Catamaran World
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