An alternating current (AC) propulsion system for a boat. The AC propulsion system includes a trolling motor operably mountable to the boat and an AC power system. The trolling motor has a head and a motor housing secured at upper and lower ends, respectively, to an elongated shaft. An AC motor is disposed in the motor housing and drives a propeller. The AC power system includes a generator and a variable frequency drive (VFD). The VFD includes a VFD AC input and a VFD AC output. The VFD AC input is electrically coupled to an AC output of the generator. The VFD AC output is operably electrically coupled to the AC motor of the trolling motor. In some embodiments a second trolling motor with an AC motor may be electrically coupled to a second VFD AC output of the VFD.


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    Title :

    Alternating current boat propulsion system


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-06-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING



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