20-03-2017, 02:35 PM
I found out the licence fees drop if you fit electric outboard which I may do. I am looking to make this affordable again. As it is I see boaters pour money into a black hole. The biggest issue that arises is diesel engines because the boaters can't find genuine mechanics. The licence rates have sky-rocketed too. This year I'm puttinh my steel boat up for sale and am sworn over to fibreglass. Given the GRP boat is old and smaller, insurance costs are low and no ongoing struggle against rust. I agree with John Payne the electrical system works best simple. Nowadays over-reliance on inverters seems silly when you can get 12 volt appliances. I believe conversion rates are now more efficient but I think my inveryter draws 5 amps on idle. Anyway the bottom line is I want my boating lifestyle to be affordable again and simple. The only main gripe is the GRP boat is a bit small.
