Hydrogenerator Case Study
Mike Hutchinson - Oyster 53, “Distraction”
Mike Hutchinson has completed the ARC+ and is planning on taking part on the Oyster World Rally in his Oyster 53, “Distraction”. To minimise use of the engine and generator while underway, he installed a Remoran Wave 3GS from Advance Yacht Systems at the yacht’s home port of Falmouth. Mike chose Remoran because it’s a “beautifully made bit of kit” liking the looks of the unit compared to that of its competitors. “It looks so much nicer”, he says.
Distraction has a distinctive “sugar scoop” transom, so Mike had a stainless-steel rail fabricated onto which to attach Remoran’s “long rail”, so that the hydrogenerator could be retracted from the water when not in use. Mike had brackets and wiring installed for two Remoran units however he has been happy with the performance of just one unit.
Distraction’s DC boat systems are 24V, with 750W of solar panels. Running a fridge, freezer, and other systems while under way, his batteries remained fully charged for the recent long voyage south from Falmouth to Madeira and then on to Lanzarote. The Remoran was on the back of the boat the whole time pushing power into the batteries along with his solar panels. Mike estimates he uses around 200Ah a day.
On reflection after his voyage to the start area for the ARC+ in the Canaries, Mike says he’s “thrilled to bits” with the performance of the Remoran Wave. It delivered the power he needed as he travelled, with little to no maintenance required.
Mike complimented Remoran and Advance Yacht Systems on the support received for the purchase and the installation.
“The Remoran Wave 3GS is a beautifully made piece of kit. It simply sits on the back of the boat and delivers power to our batteries mile after mile. I’m thrilled to bits with the unit, and the installation. The support we got from Remoran and Advance Yacht Systems couldn’t be faulted. Installation went without a hitch, and the unit’s been completely reliable. I do, though, recommend fitting the optional protection relay to prevent overcharging. We sailed to the Scillies in a blow with an ebbing tide on our first outing, doing 14 knots surfing down the waves.”
As of 2024 Mike has completed 7,000 miles with his Remoran calling it ‘one of the simplest and most effective upgrades we’ve made’.
About Remoran
Highly competitively priced at just £2,190+VAT.
Remoran hydrogenerators allow you to generate power while sailing, without producing any emissions or noise.
Generate up to 300W
Start producing power from just 3 knots
Weighs just 7.5KG
Feature a telescopic design and up to 40 degrees of adjustment allowing for fitting to most transoms without any adapters
Supplied as a complete package containing all of the items that you’ll need for installation
Optional Bluetooth app allows you to monitor:
Charging status as Watt-hours gained today
Current (Amps) and Power (Watts)
Generator RPM display
Detects disconnected generator cables and charging cable short circuits
