Recently, on shipped for use in the mining industry. The Electric Wheel systems are configured to sustain hull speed. The Electric Wheel can be used while sailing to increase speed in light winds. Both are important. It is important to understand the amount of torque your boat requires and then confirm that a motor has the ability to generate the needed torque.
Horsepower is a measure of energy used to generate torque.
The typical sailboat achieves hull speed with RPM at the prop about 900-1200. It is the job of the motor to generate the RPM at the prop. The Electric Wheel was first patented in 1991. Solomon Technologies continues to enhance the Electric Wheel for marine use and other applications as protected under additional issued and pending international patents. NASA and Carnegie Mellon University continue to support its development.