electric catamaran boat to set world record

**ebynus** · 08-27-2022, 11:34 PM

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How Dare you?

**Instigator** · 08-28-2022, 11:59 AM

I hear the electric boat went 109 today.

**HydroSkreamin** · 08-28-2022, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Instigator

I hear the electric boat went 109 today.

You heard correctly.

Shaun stated in his interview with Bob Teague that the battery level at the start of the run was 97% and at the end was 83%.

They stated that they used about $5 in electricity for the weekend.

Shaun then threw down that they intend to run 130 next year and park all the gas outboards. We’ll just see about that…

**Chaz** · 08-29-2022, 12:10 AM

Rockefeller quit dumping gasoline in the Hudson river when Henry Ford found a good use for it over a century ago.

Climate change .. is a hoax. If you think you can do something to make it different, practice up. I have a doctors appointment on E. Ocean Blvd, Thursday afternoon. I'll meet you at Stuart Beach ... Show me how you command the Atlantic to lay flat, then roll the curl out to sea, instead of up on the beach ...

Whats worse, the (some) American people have been conned into spending billions of their tax dollars on this money grab ... scam.

The tards have closed pipelines, shut down refineries, stopped fracking .. all before a thought out plan was put in place to replace fossil fuel .. a true case of putting the cart in front of the horse. $2.00 gasoline ..

NO, spend big money to travel less. Afterall, if you pay for your gas with cash and shut your tracking devise off, you can potentially cross as many state lines as you wish ... WTF do you think this is .. America ..???? No, you have to stay in Motels, short trips, charge all your batteries via credit card ... BTW, any of you lefties got xi jin ping's cell number ..???

Maybe while they are at it,they can start making , grease and other lubricants , roof shingles, asphalt and plastics ... out of electricity ... Duuuu, never thought of that .

**noli** · 08-29-2022, 05:08 AM

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it's official. The electric powered boat ran 109MPH in LOTO Shootout

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The motor..

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The driver ..

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Boat Manufacturer ..

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Boat builder ..
Hellkat Powerboats continues to build boats after the passing of Rey Marino (may you rest in peace brother Rey)

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Engine mid section(race) and lower unit(race)

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**GaryConn** · 08-29-2022, 05:44 AM

That's impressive! And they are 180 hp? I wonder if that speed could be duplicated with 300R's?

**noli** · 08-29-2022, 06:32 AM

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the motors were setup to have 340HP peak

Turboeddie would know the top end speed with 300Rs

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**XstreamVking** · 08-29-2022, 06:33 AM

WOW That’s getting it done. While my opinion is that electric is pointless, I do appreciate the effort that is being put into this boat and the skill needed to operate it on the edge of its performance potential. Quite an accomplishment.

**Noah Burns** · 08-29-2022, 07:16 AM

So it used up over 10% of it's battery in a 3/4 mile run... but it's going to put all the other outboards out to pasture? Give me a break. Shaun himself won't be switching to electric anytime soon so it's foolish to say anything of the nature.

**CUDA** · 08-29-2022, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by GaryConn

That's impressive! And they are 180 hp? I wonder if that speed could be duplicated with 300R's?

Electric stuff uses a lot more juice when you crank them wide open, a lot more than gas engines at wide open, a lot more

These motors will be running at almost half potential for normal use using a lot LESS power from batteries, I owned a ZERO motorcycle and It's easy to juice them up but for wide open usage it will eat battery's.

We are just at the beginning of this tech give it a few years, the tech is in the labs, once they work out all the kinks with batteries it's over.

The electric motor was developed before the IC.

Been a diesel guy for a long time because of Torque and that is where these motors shine, Instant full torque ... instant

IT's all about storing juice, the motors are the easy part,

love the statement we took out the reverse gears because we just reverse the motor and no transmission, much too simple

**Noah Burns** · 08-29-2022, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by CUDA

Electric stuff uses a lot more juice when you crank them wide open, a lot more that gas engines at wide open, a lot more

These motors will be running at almost half potential for normal use using a lot LESS power from batteries, I owned a ZERO motorcycle and It's easy to juice them up but for wide open usage it will eat battery's.

We are just at the beginning of this tech give it a few years, the tech is in the labs, once they work out all the kinks with batteries it's over.

The electric motor was developed before the IC.

Been a diesel guy for a long time because of Torque and that is where these motors shine, Instant full torque ... instant

IT's all about storing juice, the motors are the easy part,

love the statement we took out the gears because we just reverse the motor and no transmission, much too simple

Google says there is a 25 year difference between when IC and EM were invented... so they've had 25 more years to make electric motors work and be efficient and they're not there yet. I have no issue with electric cars, boats whatever, I just take issue with the argument that they are greener than other power sources.

**XstreamVking** · 08-29-2022, 09:54 AM

When the truth sits right in front of you, yet you still deny it.....electrical production is not up to the task. What part of that don’t some people understand?

**Brad Zastrow** · 08-29-2022, 10:07 AM

In my opinion the electric outboard setup for a short drag race like the Shootout will soon be much faster than any gas engine. Drive an electric car and you will see what I mean. MY Tesla is 700 lbs of torque and is instant power with no waiting to spool up like a gas engine. That is why EV's are killing it at the drag strip in production cars. I think the problem for EV boats is range. But that is changing rapidly. No, I would not buy an EV boat for now. But for the Shootout Shaun is 100% correct.

**CUDA** · 08-29-2022, 10:14 AM

Never should have stopped Nuclear power

It's safe and works GREAT

https://youtu.be/VLEpq1bJ0iA

**Beak Boater** · 08-29-2022, 10:19 AM

What's wrong with a social debate...isn't that what this forum is about? Sharing thoughts and ideas. Maybe I misunderstood you. dunno

Originally Posted by John S

Not sure why this has to turn into a social debate every time one of these threads comes around. I'd think as a group of people that appreciate performance and technology, these kind of things would be better received. The whole "what aboot the grid " argument is laughable. Our electric transmission system is archaic as it is and needs upgrading regardless of EVs or not. I'm an electrician, I've worked on transmission lines, substations, and wind farms. Know what's a giant consumer of electricity??? Refineries.There's plenty of answers to your questions if you really wanted them. But go on, rabble rabble all you want. The future is coming with or without you.

The beauty behind EV's IMO is consolidation of pollution, and neck snapping acceleration. I love my gas powered stuff, the sound of a 2.5 or my Ducati V twin is pure sex. But when the time comes, I will have zero issues with flipping over to an EV.