Ampair water powered generator Towed Turbine Generator when sailing Wind Driven Generator when at anchor The Aquair is the oldest and most widely known towed turbine for use in yachts which is the ideal power source for deep ocean cruising yachts.   The Aquair towed turbine is strictly speaking a hybrid unit as it can be rapidly converted from “water mode” into “wind mode” as a a wind generator.
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	Power Rating: 5 Amps 12V at 3 m/s, 6 Knots Waterspeed Voltage Options: 12 or 24 V DC Start-up Waterspeed 3 Knots Weight: 10kg generator, 3kg Turbine Housing: Die cast Aluminium (Powder Coated)
Hoist in Rigging

Hybrid wind and water drive

Sailing downwind at 6 knots, the Aquair 100 water drive generates approximately 5 amps. continuous charge. To obtain 5 amps at 12 Volts of generation from the wind driven version while underway, the wind speed required is typically 30 knots (24 knots plus 6 knots boat speed).

Water mode

The Aquair 100 is designed for yachts cruising at 4-7 kts. The standard pitch turbine surfaces at 7-8 kts.<and skips at higher speeds. The coarse pitch turbine suits yachts which sail at 8-12 kts. The shaft connector is designed to break to save the generator and rail if the turbine becommes trapped. At normal cruising speeds the turbine will not noticeably slow the yacht.

Wind mode

Uses a "rope only", hoist-in-the-rigging system. A halyard lifts the Aquair 100 away from busy cockpit into clear air. No noise or vibration to worry about! A pole mount option is available for yachts with stern gantry or similar. A short pole is welded, clamped etc. to an existing structure. A single electrical connection then serves wind and water modes.

Advantages

Use an Aquair 100 greatly reduces the frequency of engine running to recharge service batteries. The turbine generates sufficient power to run an autopilot, maintain navigation equipment or support a fridge. It produces a continuous output of uo to 6 Amps at 12 volts. Its permanent magnet alternator with built-in rectifiers has no commutator brushes and the windings cannot overheat so it requires no thermal cut-outs or protection choke.

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