I recently purchased Brittany from Lloyd Begg. A 1987 NS 30U hull #391.
I have renamed her Kahuna and will home port in Hernando Beach Florida.
BTW, I was inspired by Mike and Bianca, and have repowered with an electric motor. She is still in Refit, but I hope to hit the water by August.
Welcome to the Electric Nonsuch fleet. It’s over ten years since BIANKA became the first Nonsuch to convert to electric propulsion and I can say I don’t miss the old diesel one bit. Even when electro sailing it’s almost as quiet as sailing alone. You will have to get use to the smell of a clean bilge and I doubt you’ll miss the smell of diesel in the morning. Plus maintenance costs that are amazingly low compared to having a diesel onboard. In my opinion it makes having a Nonsuch and even better sailing experience. Enjoy!
Welcome aboard, Ehrich.
Joe Valinoti
S/V IL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA
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Welcome to the group from me, as well, Ehrich.
I’m very interested in the possbility of converting to electric.
I hope you’ll be willing to post something about your experiences with the process.
– Bob
Solar Wind
Nonsuch 26C #143
Ehrich
Welcome to the Nonsuch family. I trust you will have many years of enjoyment. Please keep us informed on your electric transformation experience. I look forward when technology allows us to collect solar energy from the sail and decking material.
Ray Dykstra
Timaru Nui
Nonsuch 324
Victoria BC CANADA