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 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   (1891 words)

  
 Electric Boat Corporation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about a US corporation that is sometimes referred to simply as "Electric Boat." There is a separate article about electric boats in general.
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.
Electric Boat was at a time in the business of performing overhaul and repair work on fast attack class ships.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Electric_Boat_Corporation   (320 words)

  
 Electric Boats on Lake Gaston NC / VA : Electric Boat Comparison
In the early 1890's electric boats were first introduced in the United State with the formation of the Electric Launch Company (Elco) in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Electric boating has become the boating lifestyle of choice for many thousands around the world in many different venues for the mainstream population.
Duffy Electric Boat Company has been manufacturing their boats since 1970 and is considered the leader in the electric boating revival that has been in progress for a few decades.
www.fourseasonsboats.com /FourSeasons-ElectricBoatingPrimer.htm   (1798 words)

  
 KIROTV.com - Boating - Introduction To Electric Boats
One company helping to make this transition possible for the Pacific Northwest is The Electric Boat Company on South Lake Union, as the exclusive Pacific Northwest dealers of Duffy Electric Boats, a manufacturer that has been developing electric boats in Newport Beach, California for over 30 years.
The Duffy Electric Boats are equipped with a Smart Charger, allowing you to simply plug the boat into a 110 outlet and it will recharge in a matter of hours.
From the fisherman who is looking for a boat to take on one of the many gas-restricted lakes that is also easy to trailer, to the entertainer who is looking for a great way to cruise with friends while enjoying a meal without the interruption of diesel fumes.
www.kirotv.com /boating/4467635/detail.html   (769 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)

  
 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 Launch Company History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
During WW I, the company built five hundred and fifty 80-foot sub chasers for the British Admiralty and then in 1921, it introduced the famous 26-foot Cruisette, a gasoline cabin cruiser thought of as the Model “T” of modern pleasure boating.
At the end of the war, the company merged with its sister company, Electric Boat, of Groton, CT to form the nucleus of a new corporation, General Dynamics.
In 1987, the Company was re-incorporated in New Jersey by Joseph W. Fleming, Jr., an entrepreneur in the electrical equipment industry with a lifelong interest in antique and classic boats and a father who had worked building PT boats for the Company.
www.electriclaunch.com /history.htm   (855 words)

  
 SOLAR NARROW BOAT COMPANY ELECTRIC BARGES READING BERKSHIRE UNITED KINGDOM | SOLAR NAVIGATOR WORLD NAVIGATION PROJECT - ...
Electric boating is regaining in popularity, and will continue to do so while diesel prices increase as resources diminish.
Electric motors and controllers have excellent efficiency over the entire speed range, about 90%, but going fast does just require a lot more power (see Table).
The electricity generating solar panels known as photo-voltaic (PV), give an average of 4 hours at their peak rated power per day in Southern England (March-September average).
www.solarnavigator.net /solar_narrow_boat_company.htm   (801 words)

  
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The propeller spun while the boat moved through the water, slowly unscrewing a safety lock on the pistol detonator to ensure that the charge could not explode until the boat had travelled a hundred meters or so.
The all-electric boats had to be recharged from a surface vessel or shore station.
The gasoline engine could run the electric motor in reverse as a dynamo to recharge the batteries, as well as compress air into four tanks for breathing, blowing ballast tanks, charging torpedoes and firing them, and even for use with a small compressed-air cannon fixed at an angle in the vessel's prow.
www.toprankingcompany.com /invention-of-submarine.htm   (7741 words)

  
 Lake Torpedo Boat Company 1915
This decision contributed significantly to the demise of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company in 1924 and to the hardships borne by the Electric Boat Company...and made the bureaus more sensitive to the challenges facing private industry during a time of sharply reduced naval appropriations.
The Electric Boat Company and the Lake Torpedo Boat Company had to weigh the costs and responsibilities of this kind of commitment against their own goals and economic well-being.
The company had a staff of 1,800 skilled managers and workers ready to form the nucleus of an expanded facility that could satisfy the needs of the operating forces.
www.scripophily.net /laktorboatco.html   (2577 words)

  
 Sydney Boat Sales - The Austalian Electric Boat Company Page
Electric boats are ideal for commercial hire applications, such as Eco-tours, taxi boats, hire fleets, river cruises and lake cruises - Low, low, low running costs!
Electric boats are a pleasure to own, operate and enjoy.
The boats are laid out so as to maximise the opportunity for interaction between passengers and driver – no-one has their back to the crowd!
www.sydneyboats.com.au /electricBoats.html   (417 words)

  
 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.
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.
The flagship of the operation is "the Loon", a solar-assisted electric boat which is highly-capable of traveling great distances along inland waterways and large lakes.
energy.sourceguides.com /businesses/byP/ev/eboats/eboats.shtml   (778 words)

  
 Electric Boats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
American Marine Electric Motors Corp has a motor that goes underwater and reportedly (in a private email) produces 300 lbs of thrust for 4.5KW (36V x 125A).
Electric Boats book available from Amazon for $14.36 plus shipping.
Among others, he lists: Electric Vehicles of America, Inc P.O.Box 59, Maynard, MA 01754 This is a good source for motors and controllers which can be used for larger boats.
www2.ics.hawaii.edu /~esb/boat/electric.html   (890 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   (313 words)

  
 electric boat -- electric boat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Forum: Boats General Discussion Thread: Fastest assembled RC electric boat peteru Hi: I am interested in getting a rc electric boat and was wondering which one is the fastest and what the top speed...
Electric Boat Production Record Groton Yard, Post-1924 This is a complete list of all ships built by Electric Boat Corporation (Electric Boat Division since 1952) at their Groton, CT shipyard...
Electric RC boat motors Electric rc boat motors come in several different designs depending on the type of boat that the motor is going on.
www.dmsboats.com /electricboat   (3769 words)

  
 Records of the Electric Launch Company (Coll. 213)
Electric Launch and Navigation Company, later known as Electric Launch Company ("Elco"), may be said to have been born at the Colombian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago.
Electric motors that could be used for marine application had been invented by William Woodnut Griscom of Philadelphia in 1879, and in 1880 he started the Electric Dynamic Company.
Correspondence between John J. Hopkins, President of Electric Boat Co., Preston L.Sutphen, Vice President and General Manager of Elco Divisions and Ivon R. Ford,President of Ford Factory Built Homes concerning purchase and construction of a Ford house on John J. Hopkins farm in Virginia.
www.mysticseaport.org /library/manuscripts/coll/coll213/coll213.html   (1355 words)

  
 Electric Boat Corporation information and related industry information from Hoover's
A subsidiary of defense giant General Dynamics, Electric Boat was established in 1899 and won its first US Navy contract the next year.
The company has delivered its third and final Seawolf-class submarine (Jimmy Carter-SSN23) to the US Navy and is working on the first of several Virginia-class submarines that it is building with Northrop Grumman.
Electric Boat operates in Connecticut, Virginia, and Rhode Island.
www.hoovers.com /electric-boat/--ID__104013--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml   (356 words)

  
 Electric Boat Corporation's History
The company was established to bring to completion a 54-foot submersible vessel developed by John Philip Holland.
The company's ELCO subsidiary builds 722 submarine chasers, while another subsidiary, the Submarine Boat Co., builds 118 Liberty ships.
1997: USS Louisiana (SSBN743), Electric Boat's 18th and final Trident submarine, is delivered to the Navy, bringing to a close what has been described as a model military procurement program.
www.gdeb.com /about/history   (947 words)

  
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The company is a Delaware corporation formed in 1952 as successor to the Electric Boat Company.
In 1991, the U.S. Navy terminated for default a contract with the company and McDonnell Douglas Corporation for the full-scale development of the U.S. Navy's A-12 aircraft.
Two of the company's primary operating units, General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. and Bath Iron Works Corporation, were acquired in 1982 and 1995, respectively.During the period 1992 through 1994, the company divested its tactical military aircraft, missile systems and space launch systems businesses.
www.fas.org /man/company/general_dynamics.htm   (518 words)

  
 The University of Washington and The Electric Boat Company Sign Electric Water Taxi Deal
The Electric Boat Company will serve as the Official Shuttle Boat provider for the University of Washington and its fans for the next five seasons.
The electric boats will transport fans from their boats to the dock in a more comfortable fashion.
The electric boats, which have recently been Coast Guard Certified as a Water Taxi, can hold 10 passengers plus captain and are totally enclosed and heated.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/9/emw283670.htm   (411 words)

  
 Electric Boat Company Special Events
These boats are perfect for some really unique and fun events.
Boat Placement @ Special Location: For events taking place at a location on the waterfront and you do not wish to travel with your guests to our dock, we will move the boats over to you providing there is a dock for us to tie up to.
Here, the boats compete with one another to find various locations and points of interest on the lake and take pictures with Polaroid cameras provided by The Electric Boat Company.
www.theelectricboatco.com /specialevents.asp   (414 words)

  
 The Electric Boat Company celebrates their Grand Opening on Lake Union.
The Electric Boat Company celebrates their Grand Opening on Lake Union.
The Electric Boat Company, the Pacific Northwest Dealer for Duffy Electric Boats, celebrates their Grand Opening at Yale Street Landing on South Lake Union in Seattle.
Lake Union is a perfect setting for lake cruising with views of the Seattle skyline, restaurants to visit dockside, and the ever present eclectic assortment of houseboats, ala ‘Sleepless in Seattle’.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2004/5/emw127804.htm   (384 words)

  
 Duffy Electric Boat Company on Boating Online Buyers Guide
High quality armorcoat and UV protectiv gelcoats are combined with vinylester resin to insure lasting luster and strength.
The materials used throughout the boats make them easy to maintain and strong enough to withstand heavy use as well as the natural effects of saltwater environments.
The motor is a "Whisper Drive" motor manufactured by Advanced DC Motors and designed specifically for Duffy Boats.
www.boatingbg.com /btemplate.cfm?s_booth=685737   (196 words)

  
 Electric Boat Motors - Your total motors resource
Looking for the perfect boat motor for your needs? We carry many brand name boat motors, such as Mercury boat motors. We also carry several varieties of boat motors, including electrical boat motors, two stoke outboards, and four stoke outboards.
Cobalt Marine Electric Boats, Rowboats, Sailboats And Dinghies
Four Seasons Electric Boat Company on Lake Gaston NC / VA; specializing in electric boats year-round; showroom on Lake Gaston, electric boats, electric lake boats, Lake Gaston, NC, VA, duffy boats, Duffy electric boat dealership on Lake Gaston NC / VA www.fourseasonsboats.com
www.motorsguides.com /electricboatmotors   (1746 words)

  
 Boat Electric Co, Marine Heating and Refrigeration
Miss Boat Electric Wins Seafair Championship race in Seattle
Boat Electric has been providing quality systems and
Copyright - © 2001 Boat Electric Co., Inc. - All rights reserved.
www.boatelectric.com   (150 words)

  
 Deck - Boat Deck Electric
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.
Boating in the sunshine state. Extensive coastlines and inland waterways located in Florida offers the most diverse boating and fishing experiences in the United States. Complete resource guide to Florida Boating/Fishing and related accessories/resources.
Launched 4 February 1945 at the Electric Boat Company yard in Groton, Connecticut, and commissioned on 25 May 1945, under the command of Lieutenant Commander S. Filipone, Chopper arrived at Pearl Harbor on 21 September, too late to participate in the war.
www.deckpad.com /boatdeckelectric   (2415 words)

  
 electric insurance company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Electric Insurance Company offers personal lines insurance products at competitive rates with outstanding customer service.
Electric Insurance Company is a dynamic property and casualty insurer headquartered in Beverly, MA, in the heart of greater Boston's beautiful North Shore.
Electric Insurance Company, a national writer of personal insurance, was established 35 years ago to serve the needs of General Electric employees.
www.insurance-4us.com /electric_insurance_company.html   (358 words)

  
 Electric Boat Company Holland Patent Submarines
All submarines built to the Holland Patents were loosely described as being of the "H" (for Holland) type.
The term "Constructor No." has been noted in the legend block on original Electric Boat Co. general arrangement drawings prepared for the USN.
A description of these differences prepared by the Naval Intelligence Office is available in correspondence held by the National Archives of Canada.
www.gwpda.org /naval/hpatsubs.htm   (522 words)

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