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    conversion of an E27 from Volvo to Electric propulsion

    Mark was gracious enough to post photos. If you would like more, write me at postal6@juno.com. Electric Yatch has a complete kit with Mars motor and controller mounted on an aluminum frame. Also came with a throttle lever, 300 amp fuse which I replaced with a 300 amp circuit breaker. Have...
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    conversion of an E27 from Volvo to Electric propulsion

    Roscoe, The batteries are situated on the starboard side under the quarter berth, the entire back end of the boat has been gutted, removed old gas tank, hoses, etc. Try to keep the batteries as close to center line as you can get. I rode in a E27 where the batteries were under the port hatch...
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    conversion of an E27 from Volvo to Electric propulsion

    Mark, If I push it to 100 amps I can achieve 6 knots, but nothing over hull speed. I have set the controller to a mx of 100 amps. Motor never gets hot, but I never really push it either. The only heat sinks I have are the aluminum framing for the motor. Using a 12 by 14 three blade prop...
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    conversion of an E27 from Volvo to Electric propulsion

    Will be happy to send before, during and after photos. Write me at postal6@juno.com. Not sure how to post photos here. The batteries are located under the aft berth, just extended the existing two battery tray to hold four batteries. I started reviewing the various distributors, and settled...
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    conversion of an E27 from Volvo to Electric propulsion

    Just converted Scandalous (E27) from gas to electric. Uses four lead batteries and is capable of hull speed. Using a 48 volt system and cost under 5K for the complete conversion. Located in San Diego. :egrin: Anyone considering this, I would be happy to advise. Don at postal6@juno.com
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    Catalina...

    Scandalous '27 would love to go, but store says NO. Next year store gone, and Catalina in bow sights ! :egrin:
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    E46 on ebay in San Diego

    E-Bay 46' I will be happy to look at if you like. Don Swanson 619-424-9800. I have an E27
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    1974 E27 incorporation of sink and drawers

    I have a 1974 E27 with no sink, counter or drawers in head area. Old catalog depicts such a feature. Where do I obtain hardware and specs ? Please Call Don Swanson (619) 424-9800 :esad:
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    Interior counter and sink for head

    After down-loading and printing all the specs on my 1974 E27, I noticed a E27 in one of the sales brochures as having a counter and sink located in the head space. Where do I get the specs or measurements for installing such a feature ?
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    E29 Handrail Replacement

    Hi Dave ! Yesterday I downloaded about one hundred pages for my 1974 E27, and on one of the pages was a drawing of the hand-rail. Somewhere in the cabin overhead should be a couple of 1/2 inch bolts which pass through to the rails. Go through the specs for your boat and see if you can find...
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