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Build a volt box. Wooden box contains a boat battery and a built-in battery charger. Use it both in your boat and as a source of 12 volt current to power portable TV sets, radios, etc.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY #40 Nov-Dec 1979 pg. 41

Build a tow rig for snorkeling. Four plastic pontoons support a deck, battery box and electric motor. Tow bar trails behind and has switch to activate the motor. Flotation for 800 lbs. is provided. Est. cost: $100.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1973 (v.139#4) pg. 96

Power rudder. Build a boat rudder which contains a built-in electric motor and prop.
SMALL BOAT JOURNAL #57 Oct-Nov 1987 pg. 69

Drop-in fishing unit converts a 14.5-ft. sailboat into a fishing boat. This plywood framework supports a swivel seat, battery, and electric trolling motor.
SMALL BOAT JOURNAL #61 Jun-Jul 1988 pg. 38

Electric propulsion for boats. State-of-the-art in electric powered boats is viewed. Includes ideas which could be adapted by the homebuilder.
SMALL BOAT JOURNAL #63 Oct-Nov 1988 pg. 66

Solar-electric catamaran. A converted two-seat pedal boat is propelled with a battery-powered trolling motor. The batteries are recharged using solar panels. Est. cost: $1750.
SMALL BOAT JOURNAL #68 Aug-Sep 1989 pg. 24

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