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  • 28 October 2014 at 16:00 #4167
    Kev.W
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      28 October 2014 at 16:00 #53128
      Kev.W
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        I had been thinking of powering my boat with a 555 motor, but have obtained a freebie in the shape of a Ripmax 'Lightspeed 600', I have the spec's for the 555 but not the 600 & I'm hoping someone here has, so that I can compare the two.

        Any advice gratefully received.

        28 October 2014 at 16:27 #53130
        ashley needham
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          Kip. What sort of boat is this and what voltage battery and prop diameter?

          The 555 is suitable for warships and tugs possibly or fishing boats so on, turning up to about 45mm props at medium revs with a fair amount of torque.

          The 600 is likely to be buzzy sort and say up to a 35mm prop, 15000 rpm AND at no more than 9.6v..however there are loads on 600 types out there.

          Ashley

          28 October 2014 at 19:04 #53134
          Paul T
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            Hi Kip

            You cant go wrong with 550s

            Ashley

            Buzzy Sort

            Is this a new fangled technical term that hasn't reached beyond Watford.

            Paul smile

             

            Edited By Paul T on 28/10/2014 19:05:39

            28 October 2014 at 22:08 #53135
            Kev.W
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              Thanks Ashley, sounds like the 555 it's gotta be, I don't think a "buzzy sort" is suitable.

              The boat is a 31" trawler with a '40' prop & 6v lead acid.

              Paul, it's probably an attempt to get their own back, for all the 'northern speak' that they don't understand south of Watford. laugh

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