Success with electric power depends on the motor size and Kv. What is the Kv of the BL-50 you intend to use? If it is the 525 version, eCalc predicts about 9 pounds of static thrust and 60 amp draw. Pitch speed is a bit low at 60 mph, figure abut 40-50% efficiency at best. Going to an 8” pitch raises thrust to over 11 pounds with a pitch speed of almost 80 mph and a 65 amp draw.
BTW, I noticed a typo in my previous post. I meant to say the boat does NOT slide in turns. Sorry it took so long to correct!
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