twisty 176 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Here's a clever idea for simplifying the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Do you think it’s intended as a permanent replacement to a starter motor or a backup? Might require a bit of retrofitting to add as a backup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, Fogg said: Do you think it’s intended as a permanent replacement to a starter motor or a backup? Might require a bit of retrofitting to add as a backup? Typically backup - they have been available for quite a long time. I remember when Chay Blyth used to run his BT "Wrong way" around the world race they carried them as backup for starting their Perkins engines. Not sure if there is one available that works for JH Yanmars. Here is another supplier (Chinese) http://www.ipu-starting.com/products/spring-starters/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Yeah they have been around for ever, I think before electric ones were invented. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 954 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 i prefer the drama of the shotgun cartridge starter, but a spring powered impulse starter is pretty cool. I don't think there is room in our boat to swing the winding handle though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.