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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: BWRIGHT on September 12, 2024, 12:50:21 am

Title: afon alaw motors recommendation
Post by: BWRIGHT on September 12, 2024, 12:50:21 am

Hello
I am looking for motor recommendations for the MMM Afon Alaw with 70mm 5 bladed korts and a bow thruster recommendation.
Thanks

Title: Re: afon alaw motors recommendation
Post by: 16-21 on September 15, 2024, 10:50:22 pm

Running on 12v
Aim for 4000 rpm, I’d say go brushless (4250) (5055) 335kv up to 400kv
Bow thruster wise, There is a company in Germany who produces really nice thrusters
I would say 28mm up to 33mm dia.

Alternative to using propshafts, Korts and props
Look at (Google) Oceanworks jets drives
They have really nice schottel drives, they would probably work out around the same
price as a conventional setup.

https://www.componentshop.co.uk/lc4250-9t-480kv-leopard-outrunner-brushless-motor.html.html (https://www.componentshop.co.uk/lc4250-9t-480kv-leopard-outrunner-brushless-motor.html.html)
I would adjust the rpm down with the Esc

https://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/index.php/cat/c323_Bow-Thruster.html/XTCsid/7a3affdbb024972a64b31b39be423ad7 (https://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/index.php/cat/c323_Bow-Thruster.html/XTCsid/7a3affdbb024972a64b31b39be423ad7)

Title: Re: afon alaw motors recommendation
Post by: BWRIGHT on September 15, 2024, 11:59:52 pm

ty for the info. Z drives look interesting