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  • 20 May 2012 at 15:54 #34491
    DANIEL MORGAN
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      @danielmorgan23794

      hi

      im restoring a 44 inch waveney life boat

      fiberglass hull 12v 7ah battery the boat is quite heavy

      runnung 2 x 550 motors with 2.9-1 gearboxes can any one please suggest

      what size props i need currently it has approx 30mm 3 blade props

      (plastic) useless i need some to give me some ummph

      thanks for your help

      dan

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      20 May 2012 at 15:54 #2130
      DANIEL MORGAN
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        what size props

        20 May 2012 at 18:38 #34495
        ashley needham
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          Dan. 550 on 12v and geared down by almost 3:1, those props are turning quite slowly. This sort of combo I would expect to be turning 50mm plus props…

          I have 550`s driving 5 blade 40mm props direct on 12V on my Manchester destroyer, goes very well.

          Brass of course it the thing to have. The question has to be… what size props are supposed to be fitted?? A million watchers out there must have a Waveny of some description and will positively FLOOD your post with answers (dont have one myself).. Model slipway or someone must do a Waveny, could look up and see what size props are fitted and scale up to suit?

          Ashley

          20 May 2012 at 18:50 #34496
          ashley needham
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            I have just had a very quick surf, and a figure of 35-45mm has come up.

            Ideally you need to be able to borrow, or try some props before buying as its a bit expensive otherwise. Even a 30mm brass prop will perform better than a plastic one!

            What size can you comfortably fit on the shafts?? I would go for largish given the gearing and all that.

            Ashley

            20 May 2012 at 19:11 #34497
            DANIEL MORGAN
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              @danielmorgan23794

              thanks for your help i can go to 50mm if need thanks a lot also do you think i need the gear boxes

              or would i be better direct drive new to all this props and ratio stuff

              thanks alot for any info

              20 May 2012 at 19:26 #34499
              ashley needham
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                @ashleyneedham69188

                I would want to take advice on the gearing before doing away with it, from someone who has a Waveny first. In any event if it is fitted ok, seems not worth the effort to get rid of it and fiddle around going to direct drive.

                It depends on the size of prop you need as to if you need gearing or not. 550`s will turn 40mm props easily direct, for instance, if this is the right size. OR have 4 blade 40mm props and gearing ??

                Sorry no easy answer here. Need a Waveny man to post to correct my assumptions.

                Ashley

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