This question relates to the Aquair 100 tow generator. I am the owner of Tony Gooch 's TAONUI and am preparing for a rather long, solo loop starting from San Francisco in the fall of this year (more here: www.figure8voyage.com).

I intend to rely on hydrogeneration for the majority of my power and am about to close on an Aquair 100.

My reason for choosing this tech over the newer Watt and Sea, for example, is 1) cost and 2) a lack of room on the transom.

I have researched the Aquair and think it suitable to my power needs, but would be interested in others ' experiences, especially as relate to dependability and durability (I will need it to work every day for the better part of a year) and any day-in-day-out use issues. For example, some think that the propeller being dragged is prone to being eaten by sharks, though my research tends to suggest this more a myth than a fact. I also wonder about wear and chafe on the tow line if used daily. Etc.

Many thanks in advance,

Randall

Hi Randall,
May I suggest you look at the DuoGen. We have used ours over the last 12 years, and in the water mode it is superb if sailing at 6 knots we make 8 amps on average. No danger of being eaten by sharks, no 30 metre line to tow behind. You should give it serious consideration. Price is more than Aquair Tow, but much less than Watt and Amp. The company also do a model just in water mode now I understand, eclectic-energy.co.uk
Good luck with the passage
Brian
s/v Darramy