Hans Kloepfer and his electric Pearson Vanguard

[JakeKloepfer]

good job uncle hansy

[msmittyblazin]

I'd like to see more about your conversion.

[vdubb6]

Dude, I'd opt for the atomic 4.....

[i2iFarEYE]

I been dreaming about this. But your jsut batteries? I was thinking of running a deisel generator for offshore power on demand.

[flatpicker32]

I own "V" hull number 102 in Buffalo, New York. How much would this cost to convert? Have you explored the solar cell component. I like it... Though, I am nowhere near the engineering/in practice talent you must be..

[rover1848]

How many hrs do you think you'll get at 4.5 knots?

[Kellaland]

Good question! Not many. Under ideal circumstances: clean bottom, prop, smooth water...maybe two hours. Under real world circumstances I count on an hour. I am working on installing solar and wind power. If I am uncomfortable in the future I may install a small genset, but for now I am going for pure renewables.

Love your videos!

[Tomconnors5241]

Atta boy Hans, I/ we look forward to seeing you and your electric boat under sail on the bay. Christo

[251jamesp]

how does it handle with a 20knot headwind and a 5knot outgoing current.. just dont want to see you get in trouble... I own a pearson vanguard and she is heavy.