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Title: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: granwood on August 01, 2008, 02:53:59 pm
what be best motor for billings banckert
Title: Re: moter size
Post by: Shipmate60 on August 01, 2008, 03:02:04 pm
What size and type of prop are you using?

Bob
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: Guy Bagley on August 01, 2008, 03:18:36 pm
i had one with a 380 in it, - way overpowered ! monoperm would also do the job..... but the question of prop size will effect the outcome...
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: boatmadman on August 01, 2008, 04:54:39 pm
I fitted a proper kort prop to mine and promptly burnt out the 380 motor.

I then fitted a small buhler  (yes I know..heard it all before!), but its still going strong and doesnt pull too much load.

Ian
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: granwood on August 01, 2008, 05:10:47 pm
the prop i have is a 40mm 4blade, i have a unused graupner 500 7.2  motor wonder if could use that .i also have  7.2 battery charger and 3000 7.2 battery so if i could use them save me some money .thanks
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: granwood on August 01, 2008, 05:12:03 pm
sorry meant to say prop is a brass one.
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: Shipmate60 on August 01, 2008, 05:18:54 pm
Your motor would be a bit overpowered.
BUT
You dont have to run it flat out and some speed controllers can be adjusted so as to give reduced revs or even use the trim on the radio set instead of the sticks.

Bob
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: canute on August 02, 2008, 04:40:16 am
I'm using a Graupner Speed 400 with gearbox 2.33:1. I have also installed a larger 3 blade prob with in the nozzle where I had to sand the blade tips to fit. Lots of pulling power and with a large battery it runs forever. The photo shows the club barge I pull around with ease. My son bought the kit when he was 15 and just installed the prop shaft and rudders. He is now 37 and I completed the modified model this year. Long shelf life.
Title: Re: motor size for billings banckert?
Post by: granwood on August 02, 2008, 05:19:27 pm
thanks all for help