Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Radio Equipment => Topic started by: jax on December 21, 2016, 10:39:24 am

Title: suitable servo?
Post by: jax on December 21, 2016, 10:39:24 am

Just compiling my shopping list for my new build. Still on a learning curve so want to check before purchasing.


My boat, a pilot cutter, has a hull length of 510mm.  Would a mini-servo be powerful enough for operating the rudder?

Title: Re: suitable servo?
Post by: Ron Rees on December 21, 2016, 12:28:41 pm

Hi Jax,


Providing the rudder is not a huge one, which I doubt it will be with an overall length of 510, and the model doesn't weigh a ton a good Mini Servo will do very well.
I tend to use the metal geared versions of these in most of my models, the latest being a 900ml Tug with a fairly large rudder. I get mine from Hobbyking for about £4.85., I've filled one with water by mistake but never burnt one out.


Cheers.........Ron

Title: Re: suitable servo?
Post by: Kipper on January 24, 2017, 12:37:45 am

Can't see any problems, I use a Hobbyking mini servo for the rudder on my Marblehead & she's over 50" long  :-))