Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: NormanG on August 15, 2008, 10:37:48 pm

Title: Help with motor size
Post by: NormanG on August 15, 2008, 10:37:48 pm

Hi all, The original boat had twin engines,with a top speed of 15 knots. My hull ballasted down to the water level , the boat will weigh 1lb 13oz or 825g when finished.Any ideas on what size motors I should use.The prop size are 20mm Brass. Many Thanks .Norm

Title: Re: Help with motor size
Post by: justboatonic on August 16, 2008, 11:56:55 pm

They sound big props for a boat that only weighs 2lb.

I'd suggest two 380 size motors.

Title: Re: Help with motor size
Post by: NormanG on August 17, 2008, 06:48:56 pm

Hi Justboatonic, Many thanks for the info.The hull of my boat is 29ins long and i think the props should have been 16mm, but the smallest i could find were 20mm. Once again many thanks. Norm