Jed Shafer's 1928 Blanchard 36 Cruiser

Owner	Jed Shafer and Linda LeMoncheck
Location	Seal Beach, California US ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1928 Blanchard 36 Stock Cruiser Classic Wooden Motor Yacht, built and launched in 1928 in Seattle, Washington by Blanchard Boat Works. Relocated in southern California in 2004. Fully restored for local cruising.
Motor	Advanced DC k91-4003 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	Linked to prop shaft via 5:1 reduction pulley and BX drive belt aft of ZF marine transmission that connects to primary diesel propulsion, so it is, technically, a hybrid.
Controller	Alltrax AXE7234P
Batteries	12 US Battery 2200, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Wouldn't use anything but US Battery for good old time lead acid set up.(see photo)
System Voltage	72 Volts
Charger	ProMariner ProSport 20 Plus two 36 volt solid state multi-stage,"waterproof" on board. Slow but steady.
Heater	rum
Instrumentation	analog state of charge
Top Speed	6 MPH ( 9 KPH) Great for booze cruising around the bay. Cruises at 5 knots under electric power.
Acceleration	Yeah, right.
Range	15 Miles (24 Kilometers) Glides along for 3 happy hours per charge to about 50% DOD
Seating Capacity	Drinks 6, eats 4, sleeps 2
Curb Weight	20,000 Pounds (9,090 Kilograms) Ten tons of wooden fun
Conversion Time	about 50 hours of actual tinkering
Conversion Cost	If you have to ask...
Additional Features	Albright 182B contactors Duffy Boats wig-wag throttle pot 21x16, 3-blade bronze prop (see Photo)
For more photos see Blanche's album at the Classic Yacht association WebPage

1928 Blanchard 36 Cruiser“Blanche”