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by Oliver
Mar 15th, '09, 18:16
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Re-E-Power
Replies: 16
Views: 1735

warrenscape, Michael Abramson, My Cape Dory is the Intrepid model, which has a fin keel. I put the pod between the keel and the skeg, just a bit forward of where the inboard shaft came through. I poured a two-part, urethane casting compound, inside the hull to build up a level block to bolt to. Mich...
by Oliver
Mar 1st, '09, 19:28
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Re-E-Power
Replies: 16
Views: 1735

twin re-e-power system

If you could afford the twin system it would be an interesting setup. I believe some have already done it. Having push-pull capability would be an advantage. Battery weight might be a problem. I have 4 series 31 batteries which total 300 pounds. Would you double the batteries or run the motors in pa...
by Oliver
Feb 23rd, '09, 22:29
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Re-E-Power
Replies: 16
Views: 1735

Thanks for the clarification, Jacob. That's good to know.

My trip from slip to open water is about 25 minutes, so I haven't pushed it too far.
by Oliver
Feb 23rd, '09, 19:52
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Re-E-Power
Replies: 16
Views: 1735

Seajunkie, I installed the re-e-power System 3000 on my CD Intrepid 28 last season. My Diesel failed at the end of the previous season so I had to repower. I looked at all the options and settled on re-e-power as being the best and most economical. I installed the unit myself and it wasn't too diffi...