Boat Lift Motor Power AC to DC

[jhortonvt]

I just bought a used 7000# hydraulic boat lift. Presently it has the plug in for AC power. I could use that setup if I keep the boat/lift at my father's place about 6 miles away. But I'd like to have the option of keeping it in front of my house, which is 1000' back from the water and there is no power to the shoreline.

What would it take to set up a solar charger/battery bank and power the hydraulic motor with DC?

 

[Henry Boyd]

I'm not even going to attempt the math on that one! I would be willing to bet though that a small portable generator might be the cheapest solution.

Henry

 

[jhortonvt]

That bad huh? Unfortunately I think a portable generator might be to tempting to fisherman/passersby.

Nice boat name, we have a restaurant in town by the same name. Well it's close, they anlgicized/punned the name to Chow! Bella www.chowbella.us

 

[Henry Boyd]

Yeah,

At the least you will need a new motor(s), batteries, solar panel and voltage regulator.

As for the theft worry, you can get someone to build you a metal dock box that can be permanently attached to the dock. Its not like the thing runs constantly, a couple of minutes to launch and a couple at the end of the day, so heat build up is minimal. And you get a back up gen for the off season.

Henry

 

[wingless]

An inverter is designed for a capacitive load, like a TV or computer.

The motor is an inductive load, electrically opposite. It is also a large load.

An inverter and batteries isn't a good solution.

 

[Larry&Leisa]

Yeah,

As for the theft worry, you can get someone to build you a metal dock box that can be permanently attached to the dock. Its not like the thing runs constantly, a couple of minutes to launch and a couple at the end of the day, so heat build up is minimal. And you get a back up gen for the off season.

Henry

That's what a friend of mine has done. It's worked well for him for several years now.