Question about 3 props

Question about 3 props

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11 August 2014 at 19:33 #6161
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11 August 2014 at 19:33 #51167
Looverlijn
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Converting my Schnellboot to R/C I've got a problem about props, in particular the centre prop of the three. OK right hand prop is a right handed prop, left hand is a left handed but what about the centre prop. I think it should be right handed but what is the correct answer?

Paul
11 August 2014 at 19:44 #51168
Dave Milbourn
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Paul

The answer can be anything you like. Two of one and one of the other will make little difference either way. I know of several folk who have all three props rotating the same way.

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12 August 2014 at 14:14 #51176
Paul T
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Hi Paul

As Dave says on model boats it makes very little difference in performance or handling, there is a slight tendency for a condition called prop walk but this is usually so minimal as to be easily corrected by rudder trim. The only need for handed props on a model would be for scale accuracy.

I hope this helps

Paul
13 August 2014 at 08:48 #51197
ashley needham
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I would have a surf and see what the original boats were fitted with, and use that setup, simply for its "stand" appearance.

As suggested, there is no practical difference for a model on the water with props all handed similarly,

Ashley
13 August 2014 at 11:43 #51199
Looverlijn
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Thanks guys.

Paul
17 August 2014 at 20:56 #51370
ojays
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This photo from my album.

Hope it helps!

Gregg
19 August 2014 at 22:44 #51408
ojays
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Both outer props opposite to each other, centre prop same hand as port prop.

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