Right Lane Cruiser
12-16-2008, 07:23 AM
Scout is working on a second-generation 16-footer that should be good for 20 mph. (http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/12/scouts-hybrid-b.html)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Scout_boat.JPGBen Mack - Wired (http://blog.wired.com) - Dec. 15, 2008
NEW YORK - Hybrids are finally hitting the water, proving electricity and water do mix.
The 145 Hybrid from Scout Boats combines a 20-horsepower Yamaha outboard engine with two 36-volt Lenco Marine motors to create what Scout calls the industry's first fiberglass hybrid vessel.
The 14 1/2-foot fishing boat is one of several green vessels getting a lot of attention at the New York National Boat Show, where there's an entire section called the "Green Zone" showcasing eco-friendlier boating technology, from hybrids and electrics to environmentally conscious and EPA certified cleaning products.
The 145 Hybrid uses three three deep-cycle batteries that are good for 8 hours at a max speed of 8 mph. They charge in about three-hours using the on-board charger located under the bow. The electric motors are controlled by a joystick that reportedly makes for easier maneuvering and has become a hit with kids; Scout cribbed the idea from the remote control mechanisms used to control trolling motors.
Scout started building the 145 Hybrid eight months ago and says combining a gasoline engine with electric motors was a no-brainer in these eco-conscious times. "We have always been a company that's… http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/12/scouts-hybrid-b.html
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Scout_boat.JPGBen Mack - Wired (http://blog.wired.com) - Dec. 15, 2008
NEW YORK - Hybrids are finally hitting the water, proving electricity and water do mix.
The 145 Hybrid from Scout Boats combines a 20-horsepower Yamaha outboard engine with two 36-volt Lenco Marine motors to create what Scout calls the industry's first fiberglass hybrid vessel.
The 14 1/2-foot fishing boat is one of several green vessels getting a lot of attention at the New York National Boat Show, where there's an entire section called the "Green Zone" showcasing eco-friendlier boating technology, from hybrids and electrics to environmentally conscious and EPA certified cleaning products.
The 145 Hybrid uses three three deep-cycle batteries that are good for 8 hours at a max speed of 8 mph. They charge in about three-hours using the on-board charger located under the bow. The electric motors are controlled by a joystick that reportedly makes for easier maneuvering and has become a hit with kids; Scout cribbed the idea from the remote control mechanisms used to control trolling motors.
Scout started building the 145 Hybrid eight months ago and says combining a gasoline engine with electric motors was a no-brainer in these eco-conscious times. "We have always been a company that's… http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/12/scouts-hybrid-b.html