[PCW] energy matters

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

Good day, Roger!

Do you have the website address for this type of system?

Thanks!

*  D C "Mac" Macdonald  *
* m/v Another Adventure *
*  '95 Carver 355 ACMY  *
* Grand Lake - Oklahoma *
*  AGLCA (#217) & USPS  *




> From: rjacob at pvp.com.br
> To: power-catamaran at lists.samurai.com
> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:14:08 -0300
> Subject: [PCW] energy matters
>
> All hands,
>
> I have been following up the gen set discussion with interest. One point
> that occurs to me is that there is a lot of efficiency to gain in this area
> inside a boat. Solar panels, wind turbines, and for taking advantage of the
> engine heat one smart solution is a thermocouple like the ones supplied by
> Hi-Z (no relation with me). This allows generating energy from engine heat,
> in a big truck they have set up a 1kw system! Have a look at their site and
> surely there are other manufacturers. The set up is rather simple.
>
> Therefore, I believe that with some inventivity and information one can set
> a small energy system adequate for a small boat without needing extensive
> maintenance nor fuel.
>
> Regards to all
> Roger
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