1957 wood twin outboard EV conversion

[SpectraPat]

My buddy picked up this boat from an old timer about 5 years ago and originally started to rebuild the motors, then decided to convert it to EV to cruise around Newport. He bought most of the parts on eBay including chevy volt lithium battery. On the maiden voyage we got it up to 15 mph.

 

[SpectraPat]

I tried to upload the video but it says the files to large. Not sure how to post it. Thanks

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Try to upload to youtube or Vimeo first then share the link. Neat classic do you have pictures of the build? Would love to see where you put the batteries how it was all wired etc...

 

[SpectraPat]

Hopefully this link works

 

[HydroSkreamin]

Way cool!

Looks great on the water.

 

[Tank]

My buddy picked up this boat from an old timer about 5 years ago and originally started to rebuild the motors, then decided to convert it to EV to cruise around Newport. He bought most of the parts on eBay including chevy volt lithium battery. On the maiden voyage we got it up to 15 mph.


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Holy crap, that’s awesome!!

 

[Brokeboatin221]

Speechless, beautiful boat!