Electric Outboard: 40A (or more) 12V connector?

[nigelmercier]

I've decided to buy an electric outboard. I don't want to mess around with battery clips, so I think the best way would be to have a battery box with a heavy-duty 12V connector (at least 40A) which either plugs into the outboard lead, or in parallel with my starter battery when charging - possibly via a relay or VSR.

Problem is, finding a suitable plug and socket. Any suggestions?

 

[JohnGC]

Fork lift truck connectors will handle the current. They are very robust but you would need to add waterproofing. They are also available on Ebay with tails.

 

[pvb]

Just as an aside, be aware that many electric outboards are only engineered for freshwater use. Choose carefully.

 

[sailorman]

Just as an aside, be aware that many electric outboards are only engineered for freshwater use. Choose carefully.

Choose 2 T + a 5 Ltr can of fuel

 

[pvb]

Choose 2 T + a 5 Ltr can of fuel

Not necessarily. I'm very attracted by the concept of electric outboards. I think the nearest thing so far that I might consider buying is the Torqueedo, but it's still silly money.

 

[sailorman]

Not necessarily. I'm very attracted by the concept of electric outboards. I think the nearest thing so far that I might consider buying is the Torqueedo, but it's still silly money.

Ok on a small lake

 

[pvb]

Ok on a small lake

No, the Torqueedo is fairly powerful.

 

[sailorman]

No, the Torqueedo is fairly powerful.

for how many minutes in a tide way

 

[pvb]

for how many minutes in a tide way

RTFM

 

[sailorman]

RTFM

I dont need to i have 5 lts of 2 T

 

[prv]

I dont need to i have 5 lts of 2 T

Pete

 

[pvb]

I dont need to i have 5 lts of 2 T

Where do you pour it into a Torqueedo?

 

[sailorman]

Where do you pour it into a Torqueedo?

Lay the Torqueedo carefully on a hard surface pour the 5 lts of 2 T over it stand well clear & flick a swan vestas over to it

 

[pvb]

Lay the Torqueedo carefully on a hard surface pour the 5 lts of 2 T over it stand well clear & flick a swan vestas over to it

You're not a pikey, are you?

 

[TedB_BC]

You could wire up one of these.

http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/downrigger-accessories/downrigger-plug-replacement.htm

 

[sailorman]

You're not a pikey, are you?

No otherwise i would have taken the battery & windings out first

 

[pvb]

No otherwise i would have taken the battery & windings out first

 

[single]

For the money i would get the one on the for sale bit and clean/lube after it after each salt water use.As for connectors i'm still on a quest for some a bit like 'flymo' plugs.

 

[pvb]

Problem is, finding a suitable plug and socket. Any suggestions?

Sierra make trolling motor plugs and sockets, including 8AWG versions, which ought to meet your need. You might have to buy from the USA though.

 

[lw395]

Andersen Power Pole
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/?sra=oss&r=t&searchTerm=power+pole

May be cheaper from a rally car place, they use them to plug in starting batteries I am told.