Technical Data
The OceanPower Hydrogenerator is available for 12V and 24V systems.
We offer two different mounting systems, therefore the Ocean Power Hydrogenerator can be perfectly adapted to your own needs!
Variant 1: Pole-Out Version
Use Cases: Negative Transoms, Positive Transoms, Stern With Steps
Two vertical bearings are attached to the transom with two screws each (included). The included drilling template simplifies installation.
Variant 2: Bracket-Mount Version
Use Cases: Vertical Transoms Or Nearly Vertical Transoms
Two brackets (clamps) are attached to the transom with two screws each (included). The included drilling template simplifies installation. The sliding rail is then hooked into the brackets.
Assembly
For the short distance match or when you leave your boat unattended you can easily take off the OceanPower Hydrogenerator - without any tooling!
Easy to (un-) mount in only a few steps
The OceanPower Hydrogenerator can be easily (un-)mount without tooling. Only the two vertical bearings (Pole-Out Version) or brackets (Bracket-Mount Version) remain on the stern. Here an example of the Pole-Out Version (Bracket-Mount similar):
Always leewards!
Futhermore, you can assemble two sets of vertical bearing or brackets; port and starboard. In this case it is possible to use the generator always leewards:
Movement
The OceanPower Hydrogenerator can be moved linear in vertical direction. The generator can be swiveled at an angle of 36° (2 x 18°) and is therefore ideally adjusted to the current. The generator is not damaged when reversing slowly.
Charging Power
The Ocean Power Hydrogenerator already starts charging at 3 kts!
With the two-blade standard carbon propeller the output at 5,4 kts is ~100W.
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The Controller
The controller is completely encapsulated and therefore waterproof (IP 67). The dimensions are 150 mm x 132,5 mm x 47,5 mm.
The controller protects the on-board battery from overcharging.
Three LED lamps indicate the operating status:
- Battery - status of battery connection
- Charge - shows if battery is charged
- Brake - status of propeller (i.e. battery is full, propeller gets blocked)
A bluetooth connection for your mobile phone is also available.
The Propeller
A standard two-blade carbon propeller (ø 240 mm) is included.
A high-speed propeller (ø 100 mm) is also available for very fast sailboats (e.g., Dragonfly, Open 40).
The blades are hand-laminated with carbon fiber (rovings and woven fabric).
Because the propeller has only two blades, the generator can be easily put down if necessary without damaging the propeller. Furthermore, the blades can be replaced individually if damaged.
