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STEVENS SOLAR BOAT
Senior Design Project
CONCEPTUAL PROPULSION DESIGNS
CONCEPTUAL PROPUSION DESIGN
Inboard System
Benefits:
Very customizable/can make it your own
Less risk of water damage on the motor
Keeps motors weight in center of the boat
Lighter than most outboard systems
Downfalls:
Much harder installation
Extensive modifications to hull design
Outboard System
Benefits:
Easy installation
Many gearing options
Simple mounting system integrated into the hull design
Downfalls:
Typically heavier systems
Weight distributed all at the stern
Needs to be sealed system
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