Convert to Electric with an E-crate Motor?

[Eagleboy99]

Interesting idea.  maybe soon when the HP goes up a bit?  But it would certainly work for a Tantrum or Ski Tique.  https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/electric-crate-motors-make-turning-your-gas-car-into-an-ev-easy

[Chaabo]

Very interesting idea and I’d love to convert my Response to electric. It sits on a covered lift, AC plug present, so could be slow charged whenever not in use. Electric would work perfect for me, as we use the boat almost only for slalom runs (course is about 120 feet from our dock) and we do a maximum of 4 sets a day.

However, I see issues with engine management and ZeroOff integration. Not to speak of the insane costs that come with such a conversion. 

[Eagleboy99]

6 minutes ago, Chaabo said:

I see issues with engine management and ZeroOff integration

I don't know why there'd be an issue with either.  Drive-by-wire is DBW

[Chaabo]

Yeah well, if it was that simple... ZO even needs to know what size engine I’m running and if a 3-blade or a 4-blade prop is mounted. It’s a very finicky system.

[Eagleboy99]

32 minutes ago, Chaabo said:

Yeah well, if it was that simple... ZO even needs to know what size engine I’m running and if a 3-blade or a 4-blade prop is mounted. It’s a very finicky system.

I've never set up ZO, but there's noting in the install or operation manuals about such things.  It is primarily GPS so why would  you need props size??