I have a 23 foot Monterey boat. I was really concerned that any electric vehicle would be able to tow this for any distance or to be able to get the boat out of the water.
GOOD luck w/ that
As long as you have a charge, pulling power is not an issue. Electric motors have amazing torque.
What makes you think the elite in this country will allow you to own a boat. Remember “You will own nothing, and be happy.” Maybe this is why the elites are pushing EVs. No long distance travel except by bus or train, no pulling of boats etc. Once all the EV rules go into effect, the elites will be able to buy boats, second or even third homes and they will have the means to get there. The rules regarding EV ownership is for thee not for me (elitist).
It’s not a torque/power issue...and for all the comments here, it’s a battery issue. Over time will likely improve.
IMHO...it’s only a matter of meeting your application. I went to all (56v) battery powered garden tools; lawnmower, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, edge trimmer, snow blower, leaf blower. It wasn’t to “be green”. With two chargers and 4 batteries I’m never without a battery to get things done. As I work other batteries charge within 45min.
I usually have 3 cars, one for around town. I can see that becoming an EV - it meets the application.
A Ford Model A doesn’t weigh anything near 3,500 lbs. It’s more like 2,265 lbs. depending on the model.
Looked up Monterey boats and ones near your 23 foot one are somewhere around 3950 lbs. So your situation would be even worse.
Now, when you back down the boat ramp and water gets up into the battery area.......
Power and torque are not the problem with EVs. They can easily pull stuff.
The problem is the energy consumption/range and lack of ability to refuel in less than 5min.