Installing Our Electric Motor System | Milling, Mounts & First Fitting (MJ Sailing - Ep 366)

We’re officially kicking off the installation of our electric drive system! ⚡️ Back in the spring, we received our electric motor, but we couldn’t move forward with fittings until our couplers were milled to the proper size. With that step now complete, we’re finally able to start positioning and aligning the motor inside the boat. In this episode, you’ll see: Milling the coupler to achieve a precise fit between the motor and prop shaft Bringing the electric motor onboard for its first placement Measuring, bonding, and glassing in the motor mounts (temporarily) Priming the mounts in preparation for final alignment work This stage isn’t permanent yet — everything is still in “trial fit” mode — but it’s a huge step forward in our progress. Next up, we’ll be glassing in the mounting structures for auxiliary equipment and continuing to refine the motor installation alongside the stern tube. We’re excited to share this milestone with you as our catamaran moves closer to becoming fully electric-powered. Thanks for following along on the journey! #ElectricBoat #CatamaranBuild #BoatLife #SustainableSailing #MJSailing We hope you enjoy!! Much love, Jessica, Matt & Georgie If you have spring projects on your own boat and would like 5% off your purchase of Total Boat products, make sure to use our link here! https://www.totalboat.com/MJSailing Link to our boat: https://maxcruisemarine.com/ Link to SouthCo: https://southco.com/en_us_int/ Thank you SO MUCH to our Patrons. These amazing supporters help keep us on the boat, our camera equipment up to date, and the videos coming. Without our patrons, these videos would not be possible. To join the Patreon ranks, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing or Buy us a beer through PayPal! https://www.paypal.me/MJSailing or Help contribute to the build by shopping our Amazon Wish List! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B2BOYEH9THAH/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 Delivery address: Kentmorr Marina 910 Kentmorr Road Stevensville, MD 21666 Thank you!, Matt & Jessica Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt. 00:00 - Milling our couplers 02:28 - Our electric motor is brought inside for the first time 07:32 - Quick update on our AC install 11:56 - Prop shaft is in, we can begin alignment 14:14 - Bonding in the foam core engine mount 17:22 - Everything is aligned - let's glass it in! 21:29 - Closing thoughts and next steps 25:04 - Closing Music: Oh! Sun - Nevin Pandemonium (Tribute Version) - The Mondays Camera equipment used: - Google Pixel 9 - DJI Action 4 Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 - custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown, Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989 Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity) Where We Sailed Her: U.S. - Bahamas - Jamaica - Cuba - Cayman Islands - Honduras - Guatemala - Belize - Mexico - Bermuda - Azores - Madeira - Canary Islands - Sint Maarten - BVI's - USVI's Editing software: Adobe Premier Pro Website: http://www.mjsailing.com Facebook: / mattandjessicasailing Instagram: / mattandjessicasailing & / mj_wayfaring