Elco got me fixed back up quite some time ago! kzitem.info/news/bejne/s69qtGd-n4WdpIY
@TheGreenBoater
6 ай бұрын
You were ahead of your time my friend! Kudos. You may have helped spurn the massive growth in commercial electric pontoon boats.📣
@TheElectricRoadTrip
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate your kind words. I doubt I had much of an impact, but if I did, that’s great!
@TheGreenBoater
6 ай бұрын
@@TheElectricRoadTrip some of the greatest advancements start on simple workbench projects. I wish I had the time, space and vision to attack similar projects. Plus, never underestimate the inspiration you are to your children - they WILL carry this forward in some form in their lives. Again. Kudos sir!
@mibengal
2 жыл бұрын
As a point of reference, I have a 50hp Suzuki 4stroke on my 20 foot pontoon and it does about 15mph too.
@orowizard1369
2 жыл бұрын
We need more updates, lol. Your video on the kids jumping off the top were awesome. Reminds me of the fun to be had on lake. I haven't been in 40 years. :(
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! More updates coming. Solar panels arriving this week, although it will take me a little while to figure out how to install
@bofat6978
2 жыл бұрын
Something I’m sure the wife says a lot “we’ll see how fast you can get it up and how long it lasts!” 3:19
@stephengilbert5919
Жыл бұрын
Very cool.
@gregelston3388
2 жыл бұрын
I just got done with a 20' solar electric pontoon. I only have the Elco 9.9 That 50hp is sweet!
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! How much solar did you use?
@gregelston3388
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheElectricRoadTrip I have an old aluminum hardtop that I fit 2 405w panels on and a separate 100w panel for my 12v accessories battery.
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
Greg Elston Awesome!!! I have 8 380 watt panels. Not yet installed. Space is going to be an issue.
@gregelston3388
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheElectricRoadTrip I'll be keeping track of your project. One of these days I'll make a video of my project.
@mr.e.2175
2 жыл бұрын
I would have a small gas outboard for a backup......CYA bro
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
If I was going to get backup (and I haven’t), I would get a trolling motor. I’ve had the boat out at least a dozen times now with no issues since they replaced the motor
@tomgloria8778
2 жыл бұрын
Are you planning on putting hydrofoils?
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
Not currently planning to.
@HayabusaOrlando
2 жыл бұрын
How big is that boat?
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
21 ft, but they said the 24 ft boats generally go the same speed as the 21s
@danielkaczaa3116
Жыл бұрын
What kind of batteries are you using ?
@TheElectricRoadTrip
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got 4 lithium ion batteries that weigh 110 lbs each. I would have to look it up again to see what brand they are
@danielkaczaa3116
Жыл бұрын
@@TheElectricRoadTrip Thank you very much for information. If I could find out what brand they are, I'd be much obliged. I'm trying to find an equivalent in my country, but it's not easy so I'll probably have to buy them in the US. Greetings from Poland. Great training video!
@danielkaczaa3116
Жыл бұрын
@@TheElectricRoadTrip Thank you very much for information. If I could find out what brand they are, I'd be much obliged. I'm trying to find an equivalent in my country, but it's not easy so I'll probably have to buy them in the US. Greetings from Poland. Great training video!
@IusedtohaveausernameIliked
Жыл бұрын
I don't get people who make their kids wear lifejackets but don't themselves. Setting a good example is always more important than forcing rules on others in my opinion (i.e. that way people learn to do things because they want to instead of resenting that they have to).
@TheElectricRoadTrip
Жыл бұрын
That’s an interesting thought. In part the decision to make kids wear it is not mine because it’s the law. But I probably would make them wear it even if it wasn’t the law even though I don’t. The reason is that they are often running around, occasionally leaning off the boat, jumping off the boat etc. So there is arguably a greater chance that they would bump their heads on something and get knocked out and then potentially drown. Could happen to me as well, but the odds are lower. But it wouldn’t hurt to have me wear one as well. I started wearing one while sailing because I realized the boom could unexpectedly hit me and that could be the end, especially without a life vest. Not too worried while driving a pontoon though
@jfraser7427
2 жыл бұрын
So what turned out to be the problem?
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
We’re still not 100% sure. I reached out to Elco and they felt the best answer was just to replace the entire outboard. Apparently they have an upgraded design coming out compared to the one I had. They originally said the replacement was about 6 weeks out, but when six weeks came they asked for 3 more. Historically they’ve sold very very few 50 hp outboards so they just don’t produce many of them. I think they’ll start to sell more now and should ramp up production, but I’m just a random customer so I could be wrong. Anyway, hopefully I’ll have a new motor soon. Also, my new seats we’re supposed to come last week and they are also delayed… I have put the aluminum framing for the upper deck on the boat, so that’s progressing.
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
Was a motor issue. They gave me an upgraded motor that they are now including in all their 50 HPs. I’ve run it a couple months now without any issues. kzitem.info/news/bejne/s69qtGd-n4WdpIY
@dewaynemarcionette6112
2 жыл бұрын
How much would a 50 b cost wise
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
www.elcomotoryachts.com/product-category/electric-outboards/ Real cost is in the batteries
@roderickrayrutledge2740
2 жыл бұрын
A Minn Kota would never do this to you.
@TheElectricRoadTrip
2 жыл бұрын
Do they make 50 hp motors? This was a new motor line for Elco. They just had some kinks to work out. They gave me a brand new, updated motor, and all has been fine since.
@meazy451
11 ай бұрын
overpriced
@sharonbraselton4302
8 ай бұрын
wróng
@meazy451
8 ай бұрын
@@sharonbraselton4302 a fool and her money are soon parted.
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