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  Electric Boat
Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs and builds nuclear submarines for the US Navy.
Electric Boat entered into a Team Agreement with Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, providing that Electric Boat will be the prime contractor on construction contracts for the NSSN.
Electric Boat also serves as ship integrator for certain components and subassemblies of the submarines, such as electronic equipment.
www.fas.org /man/company/shipyard/electric_boat.htm   (168 words)

  
 Electric boat rentals & sales - Seattle, Washington
The boats are equipped with two tables, a CD player and sound system and plush leather seats.
The Electric Boat Company is the exclusive dealer for Duffy Electric Boat sales and rentals located in Seattle, Washington.
Boat Sales - The Electric Boat Company is the exclusive dealer for the Duffy Electric Boats in the Pacific Northwest.
www.theelectricboatco.com   (412 words)

  
 Electric Boat Corporation's Copyright and Disclaimer Notice
Electric Boat reserves the right to change these guidelines and disclaimers at any time and you agree that each visit you make to gdeb.com shall be subject to the current guidelines.
Also, please remember that you are responsible for whatever material you submit, and that you, and not Electric Boat, have full responsibility for the message, including its reliability, originality, and copyright.
The Electric Boat web site may contain links to and frames of sites that are not maintained by Electric Boat.
www.gdeb.com /policy   (277 words)

  
 Electric Boat
Throughout these years, Electric Boat has maintained a reputation for leadership in a demanding industry that is defined by innovation, high technology, and the rigorous application of unrelenting quality standards.
On 7 February 1899, Electric Boat Co. was formed, absorbing Holland's submarine company and the Electric Launch Co. of Bayonne, N.J. Rice served as the first president.
Germany built a Holland-type submarine in 1902, and the Electric Boat Co. sold the prototype for the Adder class (Fulton) to Russia in 1904.
www.navyleague.org /seapower/electric_boat.htm   (7486 words)

  
  Electric Boat Corporation
Electric Boat is the world’s foremost designer and builder of nuclear submarines, arguably the most complex machines made by man. The company’s industry leadership extends back nearly a century to 1899 when it produced the first practical submarine for the U.S. Navy.
Electric Boat established itself as a shipyard with singular capabilities in the early 1950’s when it designed and built Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered vessel.
Electric Boat’s engineering, design and technical support staff is located in Groton, CT. Comprising the industry’s leading pool of talent in nearly every engineering discipline, this organization is leveraging the use of sophisticated electronic tools and technology with a design/build philosophy to continually advance the state of the submarine art.
www.jobweb.com /employer/matrix/electricbo.htm   (402 words)

  
  Electric boat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While most boats on the water today are powered by diesel engines, and sail power and gasoline engines are also popular, it is perfectly feasible to power boats by electricity too.
Electric boats were very popular from the 1880s until the 1920s, when the internal combustion engine took dominance.
Electric boats, with their historically limited range and poor performance against a strong headwind or current, have tended to be used on inland waterways.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Electric_boat   (1773 words)

  
 Electric Boat Corporation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Electric Boat division of General Dynamics Corporation is a major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy.
Built by Electric Boat were the first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, which was launched in 1954, and the first ballistic-missile submarine, George Washington, in 1959, amongst others.
Electric Boat also did preservation work on Nautilus, preparing her for her berth at Groton's Submarine Force Library and Museum where she now serves as a museum of submarine history.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Electric_Boat_Corporation   (272 words)

  
 electric wooden boat
Electric boats are nothing new, many have been around for well over a century and cherished by generations.
While the boat was primarily designed for sheltered waters, it is surprisingly seaworthy in the event of a quick weather change or when handling large wakes from passing larger boats.
The boat is equipped with a battery "fuel" gauge that continually monitors the battery condition.
www.backcountryjournal.com /electricwoodenboat.htm   (4035 words)

  
 Boat/US Magazine: Electric Boats Charging Back   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the U.K., electric boats are popular for cruising protected waters like the Norfolk Broads, and the British Waterways Board is building a network of 200 "charging stations" for transient inland boaters.
But electric boater Paul Kydd, a chemist, is betting that advances in battery technology will power the next phase of the electric boating revival.
Electric boats are in Houghton's blood, so to speak, since he grew up cruising Lake George, NY, on his great grandfather's Elco, built in 1894.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQK/is_1_5/ai_61555347   (1471 words)

  
 Electric Boat
Electric Boat entered into a Team Agreement with Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, providing that Electric Boat will be the prime contractor on construction contracts for the NSSN.
Electric Boat also serves as ship integrator for certain components and subassemblies of the submarines, such as electronic equipment.
In the early 1970s, Electric Boat was considering a major expansion of its capabilities and facilities to accommodate the simultaneous construction of the Los Angeles-class and Trident submarines.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/electric_boat.htm   (784 words)

  
 Darryl McMahon's Electric Vehicles
ELF (ELectric Fiero - conversion of 1986 Pontiac Fiero)
The boat uses a relatively large 12 volt trolling motor mounted under the rear of the boat for propulsion, with the control head mounted between the seats, separately from the lower power unit.
The boat is constructed entirely of hand-laid fiberglass, and is very stable, both during operation and boarding and exiting.
www.econogics.com /ev/myevs.htm   (2260 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / R.I. / Electric Boat donates 800 flu vaccines   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The shipbuilder Electric Boat donated 800 doses of flu vaccine to the state on Tuesday, a move that health officials say will help inoculate the most needy in Rhode Island.
Electric Boat's medical director said the donation was the appropriate thing to do, considering the shortage of vaccines.
Electric Boat employs about 15,000 people at a facility in North Kingstown and its shipyard in Groton, Conn.
www.boston.com /news/local/rhode_island/articles/2004/10/19/electric_boat_donates_800_flu_vaccines   (282 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Electric Boat Corporation   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Electric Boat also did preservation work on the USS Nautilus (SSN-571), preparing her for her berth at Groton's Submarine Force Library and Museum where she now serves as a museum of submarine history.
General Dynamics Electric Boat is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy.
Virginia -class submarines were also constructed by Electric Boat.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Electric-Boat-Corporation   (330 words)

  
 Electric Boat Powering and Conversion
Outboard electric motors and submersible electric motors are often overlooked for primary power of electric boats.
Outboard electric, as was the case for outboard gasoline engines, is probably the best first entry point into electric boating for most people.
The electric outboard loses its ability to tip up in shallow water in most installations (Electric Marine Industries has solved this problem with a tilt up inboard installations of submersible motors which can be remotely raised for beaching).
www.mindspring.com /~jimkerr1/sebc&t.htm   (2263 words)

  
 Electric Boat in New London Connecticut - Early, Ludwick, Sweeney and Strauss   (Site not responding. Last check: )
On 7 February 1899, Electric Boat (EB) was incorporated to complete the vessel Holland, which was the first practical submarine.
In its early years, EB built boats for a number of other countries: Japan and Russia during their war of 1904-1905, England, France, Turkey, Venezuela, Sweden, Mexico, Norway, Denmark, and other countries were interested.
These detterent patrols were upgraded to the 18 Electric Boat-built Trident submarines, which represent the centerpiece of a program described as a model of modern military procurement.
www.elslaw.com /jobsites_ct_electricboat.htm   (1082 words)

  
 MARK'S FAST ELECTRIC BOAT PAGE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
boats for about 5 years now, and was racing regularly with the Gold Coast Model Power Boat Club, until I dislocated my patela (kneecap).
Here in South East Queensland, and probably in the rest of Australia, Fast electrics are rare and are regarded as "kids toys".Most you see are scale boats, doing scale speed, or kids playing with their Kyosho Christmas presents.
I have noticed the AMPBA (Australian Model Power Boat Association), does have rules and guidlines for electric racing, so someone is racing somewhere, I presume in the Southern capitals - Melbourne or Sydney - some 1800 & 1000 kms away.
www.geocities.com /yosemite/gorge/5145   (219 words)

  
 Electric Boat Production Record
Vessels built for or by Electric Boat at other yards, and overhaul, conversion, and repair contracts, are not listed.
Prior to 1924 all Electric Boat vessels were built by other yards (mainly Fore River) under subcontract.
The first column is the Electric Boat hull number, followed by a designation for the shipway on which the ship was built, the vessel's name, the type/size/class of the vessel, the owner/customer for the vessel, the date the vessel was delivered, and the fate or status of the vessel.
www.hazegray.org /shipbuilding/eb.htm   (302 words)

  
 Rc electric boat motors   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We have looked up tons of respected authorities on the matter of rc electric boat motors and we have found that there is great reporting and low quality reporting.
Spending the time suitable to locate the best rc electric boat motors resources is a commitment which will pay off in a astronomical manner.
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www.powerboats-online.com /rc-electric-boat-motors   (455 words)

  
 Solar/Electric Boat
For the purpose of this competition, the boat has to be powered by direct and stored solar energy.
The boat has to fit into a box dimension of 6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in beam, and 1.5 meters in freeboard.
Before competing the boat has to pass rigid safety inspections and qualify in maneuverability and buoyancy tests.
www.tcnj.edu /~asper/solar_boat.html   (252 words)

  
 Electric Boats and Outboards
Only the pleasures of boating, without the headaches, and without the guilt of thinking about what your fun is doing to the environment.
In my first season with my electric boat, about 40% of its charging came from a single 33-watt photovoltaic panel, and I have electric power right to the boat at the dock.
Glen-L's Boat Page, which has designs, parts and supplies for several electric boats, including plans for converting gasoline outboard to electic drive, the Amp-Eater, a 13' electric boat, Lo Voltage, a 15' electric launch, and the PowerYak electric kayak.
www.econogics.com /ev/evboats.htm   (536 words)

  
 UMSEBT Generalized Solar/Electric Boat Design Theory
The goal of this paper is to provide a generalized background into the workings of a solar electric boat and the considerations in the design of such a vessel.
This crystaline-based restriction of electrical flow is the one of the major sources of the internal resistance of the battery.
However, in the endurance event the boat must draw maximum power with the goal in mind that the battery bank be completely depleted at the end of the two hours.
www.engin.umich.edu /solarboat/bdtheory.html   (4501 words)

  
 electric boat   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Electric Boat Corporation is the premiere designer and builder of nuclear submarines for the United States Navy...
Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs and builds nuclear...
Electric Boats, the design of these high quality electric wartercrafts are timeless, mahogany wood deck, sunbrella fabrics, stainless hardware and beautiful hand craftsmanship offers you a piece of art you'll be proud to own.
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 Electric Boat and Watercraft Businesses in the World
The Electric Boat Association of the Americas is an organization of individuals with an interest in electric-powered boating.
We welcome new members from anywhere in the world Since electrically propelled vessels do not put hydrocarbons in the air, do not put oil and other pollutants in the water and don't make loud noises, many EBAA members have a keen interest in the positive environmental aspects of electric propulsion.
The Electric Boat Association is the premier organisation serving the interests of all those concerned with the promotion and use of electric boats and boating.
energy.sourceguides.com /businesses/byP/ev/eboats/eboats.shtml   (742 words)

  
 Ray Electric Outboards, Inc., electric boating, electric boats, electric outboard
The Ray Electric Outboard is a reliable, powerful, quiet outboard motor designed to give you and your family hassle free boating well into the twenty first century.
There isn’t an electric outboard motor on the market today that can match the reliability and performance of a Ray Electric Outboard (see References).
Boat steers easily in reverse, unlike boats equipped with an inboard motor.
www.rayeo.com /motors.htm   (421 words)

  
 Electric Bumper Boat Comparison
The comparison was between the Standard Foster Electric Boat w/standard three (3) blade plastic propeller and the Standard J and J Electric Boat with its two (2) blade metal propeller.
J and J's boat access to the batteries is no simple task and it is a time consuming, challenging job to perform when the boat is in the water.
J and J's electric squirt gun is also powered by a water pump and the water is pulled through a filter before it is expelled.
www.fostermfgcorp.com /bumperboats/comparison.html   (2797 words)

  
 Electric Boat Manufacturers & Suppliers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Electric Boat Products: Source for Electric Boat manufacturers at Global Sources.
Find a supplier or manufacturer of Electric Boat from China, Taiwan and Worldwide.
The featured China Electric Boat manufacturers and featured Taiwan Electric Boat manufacturers listed here are sourced by the Global Sources team of industry experts.
www.globalsources.com /manufacturers/Electric-Boat.html   (320 words)

  
 Cloud Electric Vehicles - Boats - DC Electric Vehicles and Home Power Supplies   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The construction design and weight of the boat is why we could achieve our speed goals, along with matching the right motor, batteries and prop to use the available energy to it's maximum capability.
We looked at several existing racing hulls and found that their weight was not within our requirements which required us to build this new boat, as we did the old record setting hull.
This boat has the APBA record for fastest 72 volt Electric Hydroplanes and at one time held the world speed record.
www.cloudelectric.com /generic.html?pid=53   (428 words)

  
 Electric Boats   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Electric Boat Builders Builders of a broad range of Electric Boats.
Electric Boat Powering and Conversion This page provides guidance to those who wish to power a boat with an electric motor themselves.
Electric Boat References and additional publications can be found in this section.
www.mindspring.com /~jimkerr1/sebebts.htm   (366 words)

  
 Remote Control Boats - Electric
The Atlantio is a full function Replica Electric RC boat that from a distance could easily be taken for the original.
This is a true RTR boat that includes all the accessories you need including a pistol grip radio, rechargeable battery, charger and 8 AA batteries.
Each micro boat employs rechargeable batteries small enough to fit into their 1/64 scale frame (5 in length), yet powerful enough to speed the boat along.
www.hobbytron.net /rc_boats.html   (1701 words)

  
 Electric Boats
Electric Boats These pages describe the key factors in the design of an electric boat, the Terrapin, built by an amateur boat builder/designer on the Norfolk Broads, England.
There is also general information about constructing electric boats and links to related sites.
New Wave Boat Co for HYDROBIKES and the ElDeBo Electric Deck Boat.
www.boatowners.com /electric_boats.htm   (229 words)

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