a crazy question

[FactorEx]

I've been thinking a lot and i don't really know if it's possible, but someone might help me with my question. I was thinking about converting my Lagoon 380 to electric propulsion. Is that even possible and if it is, what do i need to do?

 

[many-bells4536]

For this, you'll want to look into electric saildrive systems like Oceanvolt, battery banks with good range and some solar to help top off. Have you checked your weight and power needs yet? That's usually the first step to figuring this out

 

[Garage.head]

It's definitely possible, people have done it but it's not a small project, the biggest challenge is weight vs. range. If you mostly day sail or do short hops, it can work great but for long hauls or remote cruising, you'll need a solid backup plan

 

[FactorEx]

For this, you'll want to look into electric saildrive systems like Oceanvolt, battery banks with good range and some solar to help top off. Have you checked your weight and power needs yet? That's usually the first step to figuring this out

What's the price on something like this? I'm not trying to go broke

It's definitely possible, people have done it but it's not a small project, the biggest challenge is weight vs. range. If you mostly day sail or do short hops, it can work great but for long hauls or remote cruising, you'll need a solid backup plan

TO be fair, I rarely do more than a day cruise so I'm gusseing that's fine. Worst case scenario, wouldn't I be able to use a generator for just in case?

 

[twinhulltrekker]

For short trips, it's definitely doable since the energy demands are low. Plus, having a generator as a backup power source is a smart way to ensure you can go the distance when needed

 

[thewindywhi5kerwave5]

Switching to electric power is practical for short journeys, especially when you have a generator as a dependable backup. This upgrade is a sustainable choice for the Lagoon 380