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[para_handy]

Can someone with experience help me fit the correct size of motor to my model fishing boat it is a model of the Aurora LK1 inshore trawler she is 32" long wooden plank on frame scratch built.

[FullLeatherJacket]

Can you please give us a bit more detail i.e. beam, size of prop and number of blades? A photo would be good, too.
At the moment I'm thinking of a 385 on 7.2v, but it might need a bit more urge if it's beamy or deep in the water.
FLJ

[para_handy]

click on pic to enlarge

this is a pic of the boat.
I intend to use a 3 bladed brass propeller i think perhaps 45mm dia.
beam of boat is 28cm(11")
Draft is 19cm(7 1/2")

[FullLeatherJacket]

Then you'll need a Mabuchi 555.
http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/MOTORS02.pdf 2nd down on page. Use a 12v supply.
FLJ

[DickyD]

There you go, the master has spoken.

[andywright]

I've got a tug slightly smaller than your trawler, Ive tried a 555 , 777 and a 900, the 900 is perfect, got it off ebay for a tenner incl delivery, brand new, he has loads left. I am powering it at 12 volts with an electronise 15amp ESC, works great, loads of towing power, its direct drive to a 48mm kort prop in a nozzle. I found the 777 motor ok for steaming, but ran out of puff for towing. Your trawler looks heavy displacement, so don't let it lack power. Go for a four blade prop. Unless you allready have the three blade.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300381499892&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching.

I am just a happy customer of this seller, no relationship etc.
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[para_handy]

Hi There shipmates i must thank you all for the advice and the speed it was given, I have decided that i will fit a Mabuchi 555 and have been in contact with Action, so many thanks to all members that gave great advice.
                                                                                                            Para_Handy