| Owner | Jed Shafer and Linda LeMoncheck |
|---|---|
| Location | Seal Beach, California United States 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 (see photo) |
| Drivetrain | 18x15 3-blade bronze prop linked via 1.375" prop shaft to a 4.25:1 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 cruising around the bay. Cruises at 4.5 knots under electric power. |
| Acceleration | Yeah, right. |
| Range | 15 Miles (24 Kilometers) Glides along for 3 happy hours per charge to about 50% DOD |
| Watt Hours/Mile | 865 Wh/Mile Approx 60 Amps/hour to attain 5MPH (4.5 knots) |
| Seating Capacity | Drinks 6, eats 4, sleeps 2 |
| Curb Weight | 18,000 Pounds (8,181 Kilograms) Nine 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 18x15, 3-blade Michigan Wheel MP series bronze prop (see Photo) |
| For more photos see Blanche's album at the Classic Yacht association WebPage | |
1928 Blanchard 36 Cruiser
“Blanche”
Last Updated 03-05-2011
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