Hi Jim

Perhaps we should keep in touch as I am building the same boat and only about 3/4 weeks away from the maiden launch, my set is as follows.

2x Graupner 600 Eco Motors

2×30 amp M troniks speed controllers

2x 8.4 volt 4300 nimah batteries made up from sub C cells

1x Action Mixer Unit

I have spoken to several people over this and taken a lot of advice the only problem I see is the size of the batteries as most folk told me to use 3200 nimah but using the 4300nimas i am hoping for a longer run time. I may not be able to use full throttle owing to the additional power but the test runs will hopefully give me the answer. I have also been told that the boaut does no reverse very well.

However hope we can keep in touch and swop our ideas

Cheers for now

Rodders

Hi Jim

I intend to run on only 2 channels at first along with 2 servos. I have also purchased from Model Slipway 2 3blade brass props and these look fantastic.

Futaba Attack 40mhz Transmitter

Then next year will probably increase this to six channels adding lighting, diesel engine sound rotating radar scanner etc

I found Model Slipway very helpful an were very prompt when I ordered parts from them yes I live in the UK and Oz may be a little different

I read your posts with interest as I too am now building this boat the Drumbeat of Devon.

 I’d be interested in hearing from you about your projects.

 I have  also posted photos of the project as it progresses on the web.

 Cheers,

Steve in Canada 

Sorry for butting in Rodders,

But why wait until next year before fitting your lights/radar ? – Much easier to fit now during the build than to "cut in" later.  I know your not getting your extra channels until later but fitting the lights now and connecting them to a micro switch for manual use will enable evening sailings

Cheers – Ken

Hi Geoff, Wiring diagram of the 4 most common set ups – hope its of some help – regards Ken

hi dave

see you at shepton mallet

robert