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Old 02-03-2016, 08:25 PM   #41 (permalink)
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IMHO it's about the torque curve. Single speed is possible, reverse is a non-issue.

Electric torque is flat to a 'knee' where is starts to drop off, so if it's geared to only use a limited RPM range you won't hit a wall. But, per Jack Rikard, a single speed motor will need twice the power at lower RPMs.

Hence why I'm hoarding a 68hp electric to replace a 36hp gas engine.

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