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I'd seen that variable voltage controller already, but I have to admit that it never occurred to me that I could use that on its own to get the 12v out of the 36v. I guess I could fit a physical stop to the potentiometer to give it an upper limit of about 15 volts. Two thoughts come to mind...

Ok, now ordered ! I'll certainly give feed back on how it performs, current drawn, duration etc.. In fact, I've also just splashed out on the newer T24 outboard salt water model. Same physical size, but with 24 lbs thrust instead of 18, and components that can withstand seawater rather than...

Yes, the majority of electric outboards, like Minn Kotas do pull around 40 amps, like you say. The one I use on the kayak though is an 18lb thrust model, sold under the name of Sevylor, Watersnake, Bison etc.. They're just under half the weight (about 3.5kg) of the smallest Minn Kota (about...

If the 25amp Buck voltage dropper is indeed 96% efficient, then it will be more convenient for me to use it with my two 36v 11ah lithium ion cycle batteries than my DIY Lipo battery with the six 4s 5000mah packs. I have to use that carefully with an audible lipo alarm to know when the voltage...

I'm not much of a Seadog myself, but I'm a sucker for canoes just like bikes. (can't stop buying the damn things.... :rolleyes:) Yes, my little Sevylor electric outboard works really well on canoes and kayaks, they slip through the water with minimal resistance compared to dinghies. It's...

I'm grateful to Pedrinho for waking up my interest in this subject again. I've just been searching through Ebay and found a drop down buck that sounds perfect for my purpose, so I've started a new thread on it, to avoid hijacking Ped's thread any more... :rolleyes:

Pedrinho's recent thread on rewiring a battery pack got me thinking again about one of my pet ambitions. To be able to use my 36v and 48v lithium ion bike batteries to power my 12v kayak outboard motor. Rather than hijack his thread even further, I thought I'd better start this new one, (oops...

I asked a similar question on here a couple of years ago, where I wanted a 12 volt Lithium battery (Lipo or Ion) to power my 12 volt lightweight canoe motor. d8veh was very helpful in explaining how to build a high amperage 4s Lipo pack, which I did, using six 4S 5000mah packs from Hobbyking...

I standardised all my bikes and trikes with cheapo ebay "motorcycle" bar end mirrors. I use quotes because they're a bit on the small side for most motorbikes, so I find them ideal for push bikes. They're all alloy (ok, just the usual monkey metal, but strong and light enough for many years on...

Doubtful, I think. The pessimistic speculation appears to be unlimited.

I wasn't advocating censorship of anyone's views, I was just making a simple comment that there are many more specific Internet resources to discuss this particular subject. They will undoubtedly have a much greater number of posters and readers, (for and against), giving a much wider view than...

My thoughts too Flud, especially the parts I've underlined. The few "noisy stayers" will dominate this thread and keep it alive for many months to come I fear. They appear to be the consensus on here, just like the pre-vote polls, so maybe they're still not the real majority.

Like many other long term Pedelec Forum readers I suspect, I keep up to date on here via the recent posts search facility. For many months now, this has been dominated by Brexit posts. Although this section is indeed entitled "off topic", would it not be sensible for this particular subject...

I almost ticked "agree" with Croxden's post, but I'm replying instead to qualify my reasoning a bit more. I'm almost 70, and I would be bl**dy annoyed if there was a blanket ban on driving after that age. Many pensioners are as sharp as a pin right up to the final curtain, and are often a damn...

I was surprised at the overwhelming "go for it" advice for step through frames on this thread. I thought there might be some adverse views. I go wholeheartedly with the consensus on here though, my most used ebike has a very low step through frame and I could never go back to a crossbar...

I voted brexit because there were only two stark alternatives. I felt that the consequences of giving my carte blanche one opportunity vote to simply "remain" with the EU as it is heading was slightly worse than leaving. If there had been a middle option I probably would have taken it, and...

The majority of quality ready made eBikes and Pedelecs do appear to be very expensive, and the four figure price tags must exclude a very large proportion of their potential market.That limited market must make dealer costs and margins higher proportionally. For the DIY'er it is quite practical...

The increasing inference linking any significant proportion of Brexit voters with racism is an unproven assumption. I've been vehemently opposed to racism for all my long life, and I would never consider voting UKIP or BNP under any circumstances. I voted Brexit because of increasing concerns...

...and against such tough opposition.... The Úrvalsdeild karla (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈurvalsˌteilt ˈkʰartla], Men's Select Division) is the highest football league in Iceland. Because of the harsh winters in Iceland, it is generally played in the spring and summer (May to September). It...

A basic problem with democracy is that most people vote for their own personal circumstances rather than the benefit of the populace as a whole. Who can be sure their way is right, without actual hindsight of it ? That's why Brexit and Remain makes perfectly good sense to each half of the...