Motor Selection

[Terry BurnettParticipant @terryburnett86686]

Dear Modellers

I am building a single scew 54" cabin cruiser and have the plans for future consideration of Vic Smeed’s 63" Vivacity.

I am receiving conflicting advice as to the electric motor / propeller selection. A respectable but not overpowerful speed is required

Alasdair (Model Motors Direct) suggests a Buehler 777 12 volt motor see below

5,000 – 10,000 rpm
2 x Roller Bearing
7 Poles, skewed wound.
High Quality
inc. brass coupling

Cost is only £12, and although I would not doubt Alasdair I would appreciate advice, cost is not an issue though as all modellers I do not wish to waste money, prop selection is also a consideration.

Many thanks to all contributors. Terry

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Terry

Alasdair is 100% correct with his recomendation and the price is good value.

The Vivacity is a wonderful model to build and you should have great fun making and sailing her.

Paul

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Hi Terry

Have you noticed your other boats posted by Bob Abell in his album "Other Boats" taken at Etherow MBC, that is if you are the same Terry ?????

[Terry BurnettParticipant @terryburnett86686]

Thanks FC for advice and encouragement, any prop recommendations?

Ducky, that’s me how do I access Bob’s album, hope to see you at Etherow soon.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Terry

A good prop would be a traditional 3 blade at approx 50mm dia (tug type prop) this will give your big model plenty of torque without washing the banks away,

A couple of things to consider in a boat of this size are a kortz rudder and a bow thruster as low speed maneuvering will be a problem. 

Thanks for the e mail, I enjoyed the big boat but sold it last summer and last came across it on e bay a few weeks ago.

All the best

Paul

[Len OchiltreeParticipant @lenochiltree67043]

Hi Terry,

Bobs Album. To access it go to the top of the page, click on Albums and about 1/2 way down is Bob Abells "other boats", click on the photo.

Len.

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

 Hi Terry

Try Bob Abell’s other build "the Great Eastern"  Look for his name in the gallery and click on the picture, its a treat if you are into big boats and starts from the formers and first planks ! , but I know you are more skilled than that stage but is of great interest.

[mickParticipant @mick]

i am after two 555 motors from model motors direct  but dont know the address

or price of these motors  can anybody help please dont know if he has a

telephone number to ask these questions and payment +p+p thanks lads

happy modelling  are these motor s 6 or 12v  as well mick 

[mickParticipant @mick]

i found the telephone number for model motors direct  and alistair was

very helpful thanks  they worked out at 12pound with p+p and they are

9v to 24  i will be useing 12v so its ok  

[Terry BurnettParticipant @terryburnett86686]

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