Advice on motor and shaft please

[wayne quigleyParticipant @waynequigley28540]

afternoon guy

can ay one suggest a motor and propsharft combo for the following hull

I have a link to a hull similar here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-MODEL-BOAT-HULL-5-FEET-LONG-GRP-/200704937753?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2ebaf24f19

 

950mm long

150mm wide

130mm high but 1 would like to have 40mm above the water line

 

I am not looking for a mega fast shipp but would like it to be able to get out of any trouble quick

 

also are water proof shaft worth the extra or is it worth puting a collection vessel ate the enternal end to collect ant leakage and empty regulary

 

cheer

 

Wayne

[wayne quigleyParticipant @waynequigley28540]

[wayne quigleyParticipant @waynequigley28540]

the comment about propshaft should say collection vessel at the end of propshaft at the internal end for water collection

 

cheers

Wayne

 

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Wayne. Difficult one this, everyone will have their own preferances.

 

To start with, what battery do you think you will be using ?? I would have thought a large gel cell, say a 12v 7A hr one or something would do..you will need a bit of ballast anyway. An MFA 800 turning a 50mm Prop on a 5mm shaft would be an option, or a geared 850 for more oomph…or come to that just an 850.

 

There are several 900 types out there to direct drive a large prop..or geared 700`s.

 

I am afraid a surf will be needed, perhaps Cornwall model boats…they have a good range of motors and geared units.

 

The hull looks a bit yacht like? from the bottom view.

 

Personally wouldnt bother with a waterproof shaft. Wont have much leakage and in a fibreglass hull of that size it wont matter anyway.

 

Ashley

Edited By ashley needham on 05/02/2012 10:42:39

[wayne quigleyParticipant @waynequigley28540]

Ashley

thanks for your input I had been looking at a 545 motor so glad i asked

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