System at a Glance
This 1972 Com-Pac 16 is an electric Sailboat (Monohull) from Hutchins Co., powered by a 500 W ePropulsion motor and a 378 Wh battery pack, offering a quiet and eco-friendly boating experience.
| Length (LOA) | 4.95 m (16.2 ft) |
| Beam (BOA) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Hull Draft | 0.46 m (1.5 ft) |
| Hull Config | Monohull |
| Hull Type | Displacement |
| Displacement | 499 kg (1,100 lbs) |
Boat Specifications
Overview
- Make
- Hutchins Co.
- Model
- Com-Pac 16
- Year
- 1972
- Hull type
- Displacement
- Configuration
- Monohull
Hull & Dimensions
- Length overall
- 4.95 m
- Waterline length
- 4.27 m
- Beam overall
- 1.83 m
- Draft
- 0.46 m
Weights
- Displacement
- 499 kg
- Motor & battery
- 8 kg
- Total weight
- 507 kg
Electric Propulsion System
Performance Tests
Test details
- Test date
- 2026-05-15 00:45:00
- Testing personnel
- Scott Roodvoets
- Persons onboard
- 2 (total 181 kg)
- Location
- Muskegon, MI, United States
- Temperature
- 15 °C
- Weather
- 15 kn winds, calm water
Recorded speed
Test results
Top Speed3.7 knots
Cruising2.8 knots
Estimated Range3–9 nm
| Power | Actual speed | Runtime* | Range* | Energy use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 2.4 knots | 3h 47m | 9.1 nm | 0.04 kWh/nm |
| 0.2 kW | 2.8 knots | 1h 53m | 5.3 nm | 0.07 kWh/nm |
| 0.3 kW | 3.2 knots | 1h 16m | 4 nm | 0.09 kWh/nm |
| 0.4 kW | 3.4 knots | 0h 57m | 3.2 nm | 0.12 kWh/nm |
| 0.5 kW | 3.7 knots | 0h 45m | 2.8 nm | 0.14 kWh/nm |