Thought I'd seen it all

[boatpoker]

See any anodes ?

I'd love to see this guys electrical system (Ontario 32 with no wind vane, no solar panels, no generator)

[sailorboy1]

does it work? and I see an anode right on the main prop

[Phantom Jim]

Is this a trolling motor, a DC generator, or both? It would make for excellent helm response if it is a trolling motor.

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by sailorboy1

does it work? and I see an anode right on the main prop

The anode on the old non-functional engine is zinc. The boat is in fresh water ... zinc does not work and we don;t know if it's bonded anyway.

We'll see how it works in a week or so when it's launched.

[sailorboy1]

guess if the engine doesn't work it doesn't matter much if the prop pits away

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by sailorboy1

guess if the engine doesn't work it doesn't matter much if the prop pits away

It matters if the trolling motor wastes away.

[SeaStory]

Perhaps a day sailor who plugs in all the time?

[Stu Jackson]

A misplaced bow thruster.

[boatpoker]

oops forgot a couple of photos. Clearly a certified marine electrician.
Note the colour of the wires ... not the same as those at the motor.

[Sailmonkey]

I can’t even imagine what the helm feels like

[mglonnro]

The Hanse 315 has a similar option (w/ Torqeedo)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oEDUdEDdnw

[tilostahl]

Could it be a hydro-generator? That was my first thought, but it makes about as much sense as a prop.

[jlcarreiro]

Would there be a concern regarding the motor pushing on the rudder?

[KP44]

Originally Posted by jlcarreiro

Would there be a concern regarding the motor pushing on the rudder?

The small amount of thrust from a trolling motor will hardly be felt by the rudder support. This set-up might give enough way to maneuver into or from a slip if the wind is light.

[DanielI]

Originally Posted by Phantom Jim

Is this a trolling motor, a DC generator, or both?

Clearly a trolling motor, he was able to troll all of you.