Viability of electric only propulsion in 2018 - is there a good option after all?

[Nauti Cat]

Somehow I missed this link on the OP video
www.quadmarine.com
This quad 44 looks like a viable option, I'm kind of surprised it's not mentioned throughout the thread. Viable at least if your ok going 6kts, and limited range for just under $1M
But seems like it would make a good self-sufficient moveable apartment on water.
Since I've not seen any mention of this boat in any solar/electric threads-is there some sort of inherent problem with this boat that I'm missing?

[john61ct]

Probably because most do not consider

Originally Posted by Nauti Cat

limited range for just under $1M

to be included in their definition of viable.

[Nairbg]

Originally Posted by john61ct

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I have been a rabid Earth-First activist, think human population should be reduced by 95% .................., etc etc
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Are you volunteering?

[john61ct]

Had my tubes tied, and regularly donate to voluntary family planning charities, including free vasectomy clinics, and strongly advocate for reproductive rights and related health care.

Also do not and will not take extraordinary precautions to extend my life, figure when my time's up so be it.

So yes, in a sense.

[chrisr]

Originally Posted by john61ct

Had my tubes tied, and regularly donate to voluntary family planning charities, including free vasectomy clinics, and strongly advocate for reproductive rights and related health care.

Also do not and will not take extraordinary precautions to extend my life, figure when my time's up so be it.

So yes, in a sense.

trouble is (and without wanting to be politically incorrect), we in the first world are not the problem...population growth in europe / north america is already too low

asia / africa / south america on the other hand...

cheers,

[john61ct]

In general, individual efforts are useless when systemic solutions are required.

But in this case, we do what we can, and in fact I was just answering a direct question along those lines.

[liquidice]

Originally Posted by john61ct

In general, individual efforts are useless when systemic solutions are required.
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True for both population growth and viable electric propulsion!

[weavis]

Originally Posted by john61ct

Had my tubes tied, and regularly donate to voluntary family planning charities, including free vasectomy clinics, and strongly advocate for reproductive rights and related health care.

Also do not and will not take extraordinary precautions to extend my life, figure when my time's up so be it.

So yes, in a sense.

Confused.
Is this in the right forum?
Are you female or transgender?

Enquiring minds would like to know. (AS they say a lot in Private Eye magazine)

[GordMay]

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