ePropulsion Test Ride Report
Performance Tests > Quintrex 420 Explorer
Boat Details
| Make and Model | Quintrex 420 Explorer |
| Length | 4.29 m |
| Beam | 1.88 m |
| Hull Draft | 0.5 m |
| Hull Type | Planing |
| Weight |
Displacement: 142 kg People Onboard: 100 kg Motor & Battery: 64 kg Total: 306 kg |
Motor Details
| Motor | 1 x Navy 6.0 (6 kW) |
| Total Power | 6 kW |
| Batteries | 2 x E40 (Old) |
| Total Capacity | 6.144 kWh |
| Propeller | Dimensions: 11.3" x 8.5" Blades: 3 Rated RPM: 1700 Material: PA612 |
Testing Details
| Test Date | 11-02-2024 00:00 |
| Testing Personnel | Mathew Flynn |
| Persons Onboard | 1 |
| Location | Wilson River, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Temperature | 24 °C / 75.2 °F |
| Weather | Calm |
Performance Tests
| Power | Speed | Runtime | Range | Energy Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 kW | 3.3 knots3.8 mph6.1 km/h | 12h 17m | 40.6 nm46.7 miles75.2 km | 6.61 nm/kWh7.6 miles/kWh12.24 km/kWh |
| 0.7 kW | 3.9 knots4.5 mph7.2 km/h | 8h 47m | 34.3 nm39.5 miles63.6 km | 5.58 nm/kWh6.43 miles/kWh10.35 km/kWh |
| 1.5 kW | 4.7 knots5.4 mph8.7 km/h | 4h 06m | 19.2 nm22.1 miles35.6 km | 3.13 nm/kWh3.6 miles/kWh5.79 km/kWh |
| 3 kW | 5.7 knots6.6 mph10.6 km/h | 2h 03m | 11.8 nm13.5 miles21.8 km | 1.92 nm/kWh2.2 miles/kWh3.55 km/kWh |
| 4.5 kW | 6.1 knots7 mph11.3 km/h | 1h 22m | 8.3 nm9.6 miles15.4 km | 1.35 nm/kWh1.56 miles/kWh2.51 km/kWh |
| 6 kW | 6.5 knots7.5 mph12.1 km/h | 1h 01m | 6.6 nm7.7 miles12.3 km | 1.07 nm/kWh1.25 miles/kWh2 km/kWh |