Electric Boat Association of Australia

A Solar/Electric motor & controller

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:15:59 +0000

T-flux pancake motor & controller
Price: $1,999 (complete kit, used)
1.5kW 48v motor, controller, throttle
MPPT by AERL max 150v input, 48v output
Motor mounted on L-drive leg custom
made by Flame Lily Engineering
several props included
New cost in 2001 was $12,000, used 8 times
for the Canberra & Penrith solar boat races.
contact: georgeofpatonga@gmail.com

25 Sept 2011 - Electric boats at Canberra EV Festival

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:48:48 +0000

Come and see the EBAA at the International Electric Vehicle Festival in Canberra on Sunday 25 September. A variety of electric boats and motors will be on display. There will be sail pasts at the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin and the opportunity to board an electric boat and see how it all works!

25 Sept 10AM-4PM West Lawns Old Parliament House. Free entry. For more information on the festival visit: www.electricvehiclefestival.com.au

11 June 2011 - EBAA Meet-up & AGM in Sydney

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:54:26 +0000

The EBAA organises its first meet-up on Saturday 11 June in Sydney. Members will go on an electric boat trip, followed by the AGM and dinner afterwards.

Further information on this event will be communicated via email to all members.

30 April 2011 - Electric boats in Canberra

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:22:11 +0000

30April-1May: CANBERRA BOAT FESTIVAL

The EBAA will be present with a stall in conjunction with Eco Boats Australia. There will be electric inboard and outboard motors on display and Duffy electric boat rides for patrons. Come and try an electric boat as part of the Traditional Boatfest on 30 April & 1 May from 10AM-5PM at the foreshore of the Southern Cross Yacht Club, 1 Mariner Place, Yarralumla, ACT

More info on: www.tradboatsact.com

See us also at:

23-24 April: Lake Macquarie Classic Boat Festival, Toronto (Newcastle area) NSW. More info on: www.classicboatfest.com.au

6-7 Nov 2010 - Electric Boating at Newport Timber Boat Festival

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:23:06 +0000

Come and visit our stand at the 10th Newport Timber Boat Festival during the weekend of 6-7 November.

Organised by the Royal Motor Yacht Club on Pittwater, there will be some 60 classic and wooden boats on display. The EBAA will be present with a stall in conjuction with Eco Boats Australia. There will be electric inboard and outboard motors on display and Duffy electric boat rides for patrons. For more info visit: Royal Motor Yacht Club

October 2010 - Electric Boating Pavilion at CWBF

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:27:46 +0000

The EBAA was present at the Sydney Classic & Wooden Boat Show on the weekend of 16-17 October in Darling Harbour, Sydney. In association with Eco Boats Australia there was a range of products such as inboard and outboard motors on display and people could come for free rides with a Duffy electric boat through Cockle Bay.

Some 10.000 visitors attended the festival and there was a good level of interest in electric boating, which shows that more and more people are discovering the benefits of quiet and clean propulsion.

See us also at the Davistown PuttPutt regatta on Sunday 24 October on the Central Coast and at the Newport Timber Boat Festival on the weekend of 6-7 November on Pittwater.

September 2010 - New sections added to the EBAA website

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:18:29 +0000

Spring is in the air and its time to get your boat ready for the new season! We have added some new sections to the website including the ‘members boats’ section and the ‘Australian electric boat forum’. The forum is accessible to all who have an interest in electric boating (both EBAA members and non-members). Members now also have the opportunity to place for sale/wanted ads and log-in with a password to the ‘members only area’ where they can access technical information sheets and EBAA association documents.

EBAA participates in Canberra Boating Event May 15th 2010

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:01:36 +0000

The EBAA will participate in the the 2010 National Marine Swap & Regatta, which will be held on Saturday, May 15th at the shores of Lake Burley Griffin (Lotus Bay, next to Canberra Yacht Club).

Eco Boats Australia will also be present and visitors will have the chance to see a Duffy electric boat on the lake and check out the Torqeedo Travel foldable electric outboard motor and Bellmann Aquapella inboard motor.

This Boating event is organised by the Traditional Boat Squadron. If you own an electric boat and live in or near the ACT and wish to participate, please contact us via info@electricboats.org.au. For more information on the event and to contact the event organisers; please visit www.tradboatsact.com

13 – 21 March 2010: Try Electric Boating Week in Sydney

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:15:53 +0000

Come and see for yourself how relaxing it is to be out on the water in an electric boat!

Following last year’s successful edition during Sydney Harbour Week, Eco Boats Australia organises ‘Try Electric Boating Week’ again this year.

People are welcome at Northbridge Marina (by appointment only) to try electric boats themselves at a greatly reduced rental rate. For those interested they will explain how an electric boat works and show you a typical electric boat set-up, drive systems and batteries.
Try Electric Boating Week will run from Saturday 13 until Sunday 21 March 2010.
Up to 8 people per boat - No licence required - Bookings essential.

See their website for details: Electric Boating Week 2010

February 2010 - EBAA Presentation for Alternative Technology Association

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:49:42 +0000

On 9 February the EBAA’s Secretary Steven Mullie and business member Armin Pauza from Lithium Batteries Australia held a presentation on electric boating and battery technology for the ATA Sydney branch.

Various topics were discussed, such as the history of electric boating, various boat models and applications, inboard and outboard electric drive systems, development in battery technology such as Lithium and options to convert an existing boat to clean & quiet electric propulsion.

Future talks will be announced on this website. If your local ATA or EV branch or sustainability group is interested in a presentation on electric boats, please contact us through info@electricboats.org.au to discuss the options.