Terrapin

The major statistics of this craft are:   Designed and built by Norfolk Broads based amateur boatbuilder David Williams Dimensions: 24 feet x 5 feet Maximum speed: 5.5 Knots (6 mph) drawing ~40A Cruising speed: 3.0 Knots (3.5 mph) drawing ~10A Electric motor: 24 volt LEMCO Cruising duration: 24 hours (using 80% of charge) Batteries: 6 x 12 volts, sealed gel, deep-cycle, 95AH each Charging: Mains and on-board photo-electric cells Charge time: 6 hours for a mains charge Photo-cells: The cells only provide a top-up charge

Terrapin was launched in Spring 1999.

The cockpit area is spacious

The front seats can be turned round for a picnic with passengers

David built this boat as a present for his wife and they have both been delighted with its performance and practicality. They believe it is ideal as a quiet, reliable launch for inland waterways use.

 

Take a look at this page if you want to get some idea of the range of boat types that are suitable for amateur building with electric power.

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