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Here you can read or download "Electric Outboard Drive for Small Boats."

This free, 43-page handbook is for do-it-yourself recreational boaters with an interest in electric propulsion or installing an electric outboard on their 12'-20' boat. It covers choosing an outboard, batteries, wiring, hull efficiency, system design and installation.

It was written by Todd Wells, a self-taught electric boat enthusiast living near Bend, Oregon. It was reviewed for accuracy by Todd Sims, an ABYC-certified marine electrician and owner of E-Power Marine in Boynton Beach, Florida.

However, the reader assumes full responsibility for any use of this information.

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Electric Outboard Drive for Small Boats

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