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Peter Volken Smidt – episode 2 – Electrifying a Contest 30

Peter Volken Smidt – episode 2 – Electrifying a Contest 30

Introduction Robust-MT Marine Technology BV

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In episode 1, we met Peter Volken Smidt. This episode explores how the Contest 30 was stripped of its old diesel.

Removing the old engine:

Even though I'm a good hand, the old diesel engine feels like a weight in my stomach. And yes, it's a compact engine, but hoisting a piece of scrap metal weighing over 100 kilos out of your boat is no easy feat. For me, the engine isn't worth much more than the scrap price, and it's a lot of hassle to dismantle. Surely there are people out there who still see potential in an old, running diesel engine.
Through Marktplaats, while the boat is still in the water, I offer the engine for free, on the condition that it be professionally removed. In no time, I have enough responses, and I can choose who I want to give the work, and therefore the engine.
Jan, a truck mechanic with a hobby of overhauling old diesel engines, is interested in the project. I make an appointment, and Jan, along with a buddy, a mobile crane, and a trailer, comes to the harbor to remove the engine. And I have to say, in less than an hour, Jan has neatly loosened all the stuck nuts and bolts, and the engine is ready to be hoisted up through the cockpit hatch.
Compact is a relative term. The width of the opening was probably designed for an engine without a reversing gear. With some heaving and a fair amount of groaning, we finally manage to free the boat of the polluting diesel. Lightened by 130 kg of metal, the boat's stern rises slightly out of the water. Now that the engine is out, I charter Jan to put the new, incredibly heavy battery back in the boat, as I'm sure I won't be able to get it in easily once the boat is on the bank. Step 1 is complete, time for the next phase: getting the boat on the bank.

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Robust-MT Marine Technology BV is located in Monster on the edge of the water-rich Westland . Located in South Holland between Rotterdam and The Hague, but also near Delft and the North Sea. Our showroom and workshop are also located on a main waterway. We also have a berth on the Haringvliet, near Zeeland, where we can also arrange trial runs. We also work with a renowned yacht builder and shipyard in Woubrugge near Amsterdam and North Holland. This location also has its own port, a large crane as well as a heated and unheated warehouse. In summary, no matter how big or small your project is, we can provide you with the products and support you need.

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Do you want to buy a new electric motor for your boat or, for example, convert an existing boat to electric propulsion? Everything you need to make your project a success is available in our webshop We offer the widest range in the Netherlands in the field of electric motors and drive systems for pleasure boating and at the best prices. We also distinguish ourselves through our own experiences with electrification of existing boats and therefore guarantee that your expensive purchase also leads to a positive experience. products on sale in our webshop , we post our own test reports in our blog page and we also offer complete sets of motor, battery and all additional required equipment. Our homepage also contains a number of reviews and ratings from satisfied customers, we would like to add your review here.

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