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Here's a different experience with Torqeedo from the trailer sailor

Lou,
Placing two AGM batteries in the lazzerette is to much weigh aft. I would  
opt for placing them under the V berth, keeping the weight forward where the 
 Rhodes likes it best. There is plenty of room for two batteries and with a 
shoe  horn you might be able to fit a third one in there.

Rummy

In a message dated 7/23/2009 12:54:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
lsr3 at nyu.edu writes:

Rhodies

Ive been following this evolution for a few months  now.  Torqueedo  
may be one of the few that have an 8hp  output
with their CRUISE R system  where you supply two 12V batteries  in  
series for power.  The price is considerable at almost  $2600. just for
the OB.  I would go with AGMs mounted on either side  of the R22 laz  
but prices WILL fall.
RE-E_POWER.com has their  inboard power module which you can mount  
infront of the rudder aft  of the center drain for only $2000.
They rate that module at 7-9hp and have  a passive recharging system  
as well.

Im waiting for prices to  come down to $1500. for the motor alone  
capable of 8hp before I  invest in this change.
Lou

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