Unique Presentation Identifier:

P46

Program Type

Undergraduate

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Greco, Dr. Amjadi

Document Type

Poster

Location

Face-to-face

Start Date

29-4-2025 11:30 AM

Abstract

A team of five engineers took on the challenge of designing, building, and testing a single-person electric boat for the Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) competition. From the start, our team focused on maximizing efficiency and performance by carefully selecting and refining each part of the system—everything from the hull and shaft to the propeller, motor, and battery setup. We repurposed an old hull, repaired it, and outfitted it with a new custom-designed shaft and a well-matched propeller to improve handling and propulsion. Power came from a custom-built LiFePO₄ battery pack, paired with a reliable battery management system to keep everything running safely and efficiently. A GPS speed sensor and touchscreen display gave the driver real-time performance feedback. Along the way, our team navigated technical challenges and tight budget limits, but our hard work paid off. The finished boat performed with impressive speed and control, securing second place in the competition and proving the strength of our design and teamwork.

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Apr 29th, 11:30 AM

PEP Manned Electric Boat

Face-to-face

A team of five engineers took on the challenge of designing, building, and testing a single-person electric boat for the Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) competition. From the start, our team focused on maximizing efficiency and performance by carefully selecting and refining each part of the system—everything from the hull and shaft to the propeller, motor, and battery setup. We repurposed an old hull, repaired it, and outfitted it with a new custom-designed shaft and a well-matched propeller to improve handling and propulsion. Power came from a custom-built LiFePO₄ battery pack, paired with a reliable battery management system to keep everything running safely and efficiently. A GPS speed sensor and touchscreen display gave the driver real-time performance feedback. Along the way, our team navigated technical challenges and tight budget limits, but our hard work paid off. The finished boat performed with impressive speed and control, securing second place in the competition and proving the strength of our design and teamwork.