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Title: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 04, 2009, 10:51:02 pm
Hi,
I'm new here, and I'm Norwegian so I hope my English is not to bad
I am building a HUGE baitboat and is looking for tips on motors and controllers.
The boat will probably weigh at leas 20 pound when its all loaded.  It will probably be running on a 12v 12ah battery and I was planning to use two propellers and two motors.  I was thinking about using 1100gha bilge pumps but I was told I would get loads more power from propellers so I am looking for some cheap and really powerful motors to drag this big thing around.  Weight and size is not important as there is plenty of room in the boat.  All tips on motors, controllers and propellers is very welcome!
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Marks Model Bits on November 05, 2009, 08:45:08 am
Hi Viking and welcome to the forum... My MMB 900 motors meet one of your criteria http://www.marksmodelbits.com/ they will provide plenty of power, although not the cheapest motors, they are exellent after all you get what you pay for. Prop size can be 50+ mm diameter and you would only need a controller rated to 15 amps...

Mark.

PS nothing wrong with your english :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 05, 2009, 11:49:00 am
Thanks, those motors looks fine, and they are within my budget   :-)  Do you have any idea of what kind of speed I will be looking at with two of these on a 20 pound katamaran (I know this is not easy to say, but a very rough estimate would be great)
I will start shopping for my bait boat in a couple of weeks and I might just send you a mail then.  
Any more tips on my project will be appreciated
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Marks Model Bits on November 05, 2009, 01:06:45 pm
Hi, hard to say exactly I would guess at a brisk walking pace.

Mark.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 05, 2009, 02:24:11 pm
Thanks again.  Would I gain much speed if I used more power, say 18v or 24v?
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Marks Model Bits on November 05, 2009, 02:28:39 pm
Yes it would, but if you go over 12 volts the number of speed controllers available to you drops and the prices get higher.

24 volts would most probably have it planing across the lake like a fast electric!!! {-) {-) O0 O0

Mark.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 05, 2009, 02:39:46 pm
 :}   I guess I would have to fit water coolers too but it might just be worth the extra money and effort.  O0
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Marks Model Bits on November 05, 2009, 04:07:32 pm
I would recommend water cooling on the higher voltages, it all depends on how long the motors will be running for each time out with the bait.

Mark.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 05, 2009, 06:30:12 pm
If I go for the fast option it would probably wack the bait out in five minutes, but I will probably cruise around the lakes to look for features with my echo sounder sometimes, so I guess watercooling is a must.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Hagar on November 05, 2009, 06:39:24 pm
Sounds interresting...
I've got one on the drawing board too and that isnt little either. 700x350 I'm looking at the 1000l bilge pumps as a propulsion, but a couple of high tork low rev el motors could be a possibility.

Baybe we should start a section for bait boats, seems there are more and more people on here looking for tips and suggestions on the subject. Me included.

Good luck with it Viking. Keep us up to date on the project.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 05, 2009, 07:07:35 pm
I was thinking about the bilge pumps too, they got some at my local shop doing 1100 gallons per hour, but I've been told you'll get a lot more battery running time out of propellers.  And since I'll be driving baits out from 300 to 500 meters sometimes I want a fast boat (and it looks cool too O0)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Hagar on November 06, 2009, 09:06:17 pm
Another good thing with bilgepumps are they are quiet too. Your fellow anglers might not share the pleasure of a powerboat blasting past there marks.

500metre thats a long bit of fishing line. Hope you got a big reel !
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 06, 2009, 11:02:22 pm
I rarely fish over 350 meters, but in this one lake I do.  This is a big lake surrounded by steep, rocky hills so there is not many places one can set up for the night.  And I got a fair bit of braid on my Shimano Big Baitrunner L/C reels
  I completely understand what you mean about doing things quiet, I would not dream of using such a boat (if I go for the 24v option) in a lake where there was other people fishing. I've been fishing in Denmark and its a bit different where I live.  I know if I was to set this boat out in a Danish carp lake I would probably be chased down by a lynch mob with pitchforks and torches  <*< <*< <*<  but here in Western Norway there is practically nobody fishing for carp so I won't bother anyone.
Have you seen the bilge pumps in use on a boat? If you got some pictures or video it would be really interesting to see it.
 
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 26, 2009, 07:09:33 pm
 I just got a pair of cheap motors like these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270463728912&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270463728912&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123)

Now I'm looking for a speed controller, how about this: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SABER2X10-RC.html (http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SABER2X10-RC.html) ?
Though it looked good and upgradeable too if I decide to go for some real big motors  :D

I will be running this on a 7 channel  radio as thats what I got.

Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: lozvik on November 26, 2009, 07:34:24 pm
will u be able to see yr boat at 350m? I start to lose sight of mine around the 160-180 mark, my boat is only 650 x 320 though, i suppose if you have a big boat the further u can see it
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 26, 2009, 08:07:11 pm
When we used my mates boat at 350+ we used binoculars from about 250m.  Good LED lights helps a lot too when you learn to steer by them.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: lozvik on November 26, 2009, 08:20:25 pm
Hey binos, great idea 
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on November 27, 2009, 10:23:29 am
Usually we have one man looking through the binos and yelling left and right and the other bloke steering and looking at the echo sounder unit (if you have a signal)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: lozvik on November 27, 2009, 12:16:26 pm
lol  {-)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 02, 2010, 04:38:16 am
Would the P94 DUAL ESC AND MIXER 2 x 20 from Action Electronics be able to power two of the MMB900 motors on 24 volts? 
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on January 02, 2010, 05:10:06 am
Have a look at these Motors, they are interesting .look at the specification.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-v-ELECTRIC-MOTOR-12v-PRICE-INCLUDES-POSTAGE_W0QQitemZ300381499892QQihZ020QQcategoryZ26209QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63

Peter
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on January 02, 2010, 09:25:18 am
Would the P94 DUAL ESC AND MIXER 2 x 20 from Action Electronics be able to power two of the MMB900 motors on 24 volts?  

Very probably. We've had customers who've fitted a P94 to boats with two 24v motors before, and I know that at least two customers use a P94 with these particular motors on 12 volts. One of them is a guy called Brian Close whose 'Typhoon' tug featured in the Model Tug Forum. http://modeltugforum.com/index.php?topic=1321.105 (http://modeltugforum.com/index.php?topic=1321.105)

You can see from Brian's beautiful model that 700 x 350 and 20kg is NOT very big in the scheme of model boats, and so I doubt if you'd need 24 volts and two of these power-houses to move it at a decent speed. NMM's own Canning tug is getting on for 1M long and has one 900 motor. He runs it on a P93 at 50% output as the full 12 volts grossly overpowers it.

Suit yourself.

FLJ
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 02, 2010, 04:19:07 pm
Thanks for your replies!  I want this to be the fastest baitboat around but I got very limited experience so all advice is apreciated!  The beauty of the P94 is I can try both 12v and 24v and see what suits it best.  Do you have any recommendations for the props?

HS93: These looks an awful lot like the MMB900s
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Marks Model Bits on January 02, 2010, 04:28:32 pm

HS93: These looks an awful lot like the MMB900s

My 289ci Mustang looked alot like a Shelby GT 500 but it wasn't!!!!!
I checked out one of these motors and it was fine on 12 volts but it burnt out on 24 volts in about 10 minutes. Not trying to put anyone off of these but ......... You get what you pay for!!!

Mark.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 02, 2010, 04:37:25 pm
You get what you pay for!!!
Mark.

I know and I hate that, hahaha. Thats why I ask so many questions on here, I live in Norway and usually has to wait two weeks for things to arrive in my mailbox.  Then it's really annoying if I unwrap it, test it and burn it, all in ten minutes  {-)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on January 02, 2010, 06:37:35 pm
I know and I hate that, hahaha. Thats why I ask so many questions on here, I live in Norway and usually has to wait two weeks for things to arrive in my mailbox.  Then it's really annoying if I unwrap it, test it and burn it, all in ten minutes  {-)

I had two arrrive today and will let you know if they burn out in 10 min and will put the test results on hear, if you over prop a motor or set iy up badley it will burn out.
I have no connection or vested interest in these motors by the way, so if they pass or fail I will post the results.

Peter
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: SteamboatPhil on January 02, 2010, 08:24:22 pm
Just to give you an idea, this is No Mustang Marks's Canning tug (with one MMB900 motor) towing two "nere do wells" (and the dingy was heavy before we got in !!)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Klunk on January 02, 2010, 08:30:11 pm
Phil, remember you called me evil abvout them events we discussed at Warwick, the above picture of you gives me enother idea but for straight runners towing the boat!!!
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 02, 2010, 08:34:32 pm
I had two arrrive today and will let you know if they burn out in 10 min and will put the test results on hear, if you over prop a motor or set iy up badley it will burn out.
I have no connection or vested interest in these motors by the way, so if they pass or fail I will post the results.

Peter

That's great, keep us posted.  I've got four of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270463728912&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270463728912&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
I'll post when they are tested (don't hold your breath waiting, still looking for Escs)

Steamboatphil:  What kind of prop is on the tug?

Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on January 02, 2010, 08:47:54 pm
That's great, keep us posted.  I've got four of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270463728912&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270463728912&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
I'll post when they are tested (don't hold your breath waiting, still looking for Escs)

Steamboatphil:  What kind of prop is on the tug?



Nice buy let us know how you get on

peter
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: SteamboatPhil on January 02, 2010, 10:17:59 pm
Hi Vikin, as far as I remember its a 3inch 4 blade with about a 6inch pitch, but I'm sure Mark will put me right.

Argh Pete, straight running towing a rowboat......

Well in 1938 my grandfather did just that, with my great uncle, my nan, great aunt and a member of the club along for the ride !!!!!
(not bad for a single cylinder steam engine !!!)  :-))
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Marks Model Bits on January 02, 2010, 10:29:55 pm
Hi Vikin, as far as I remember its a 3inch 4 blade with about a 6inch pitch, but I'm sure Mark will put me right.


Blimey Phil, you have a good memory it is a 3 inch 4 blade brass prop.

Mark.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Turbulent on January 03, 2010, 01:36:30 pm
Not sure exactly howe big this bait boat is, but mine will hold about 2 1/2 kilo bait & is powered by 2 540 motors ( Direct drive) running on 12v.

The hull was designed to take water pumps but they arer to slow & eat batteries.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 03, 2010, 11:47:57 pm
Turbulent; How fast does it move with these motors?
I also thought about bilge pumps, but was told what you just said  :-)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Turbulent on January 04, 2010, 08:38:14 pm
Brisk walking pace, but it has standard Props, with 2 blade "race" type props it would be a bit faster.

Any faster & it gets tricky to control, especially at night & range.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: toesupwa on January 16, 2010, 07:14:50 am
I want this to be the fastest baitboat around but I got very limited experience so all advice is apreciated!

"Fast" = noise..

Noise from the motors, the props in the water and also the boat hull itself...

Noise scares the fish away...

I thought you said you were a fisherman?..  %)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 17, 2010, 08:14:02 pm
"Fast" = noise..

Noise from the motors, the props in the water and also the boat hull itself...

Noise scares the fish away...

I thought you said you were a fisherman?..  %)



It's not necessarily so that the fish get scared of noise...  Sometimes they even come looking to check out whats happening.  I've had fish only seconds after a large method feeder goes splashing into the water.  And when we go fishing the bait might well be laying there for 12 or even 24 hours after driving it out there, so if the fish gets scared off for an hour or two it doesn't really matter.   Maybe it's different where you're fishing.  Or maybe you're not fishing at all.  But thanks for your concern  ok2
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: toesupwa on January 17, 2010, 09:09:12 pm

Or maybe you're not fishing at all.  But thanks for your concern  ok2

Oh.. i do a little bit now and then...  ;)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 18, 2010, 08:32:41 am
Nice fish  O0

Well, since you started it  :}:
(http://www.fotoknudsen.no/archive177/04122004203146VGd8Y7Sjitw771eX6kgaww/medium/1308200905322e91d15df8cb4c6993.jpg)

(http://www.fotoknudsen.no/archive17/04122004203146VGd8Y7Sjitw771eX6kgaww/medium/160420051121XcaVSADtlfgs3TJ5nc.jpg?94)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: toesupwa on January 18, 2010, 03:18:24 pm
Nice pair...

Hmmm, can i say that on a public forum..  O0
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: Turbulent on January 20, 2010, 08:37:28 pm
Well I'll throw my hat in the ring %)
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: viking on January 23, 2010, 09:59:08 am
Thats one big lump! %%  They don't grow that big up here in the north.
Title: Re: Really big bait boat, what motor
Post by: R Crome on February 16, 2010, 03:33:20 pm
Well I have a trawler weighing approx 40lbs .I always use for any big model a car fan heater motor from a local scrap merchant cost approx £10 to £15 . These motors are quite cheep very economical running on 12 volts drawing approx 3amp with a 80mm course pitch prop. I have yet to burn one out even running at 18 volts.