Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Brian60 on November 16, 2015, 10:47:16 am

Title: Anyone fancy a crack at this? ( azimuth thrusters )
Post by: Brian60 on November 16, 2015, 10:47:16 am

Twin bow thrusters, that lower and become twin azimuth thrusters? Good fabrication project for someone with the lathe skills.

Title: Re: Anyone fancy a crack at this? ( azimuth thrusters )
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on November 16, 2015, 08:35:49 pm

Yes, I actually wanted to try retractable schottels.  %)
Some installation proposals showed them doubling as bow thrusters as in your renderings.


There is also the Schottel Steerable Pump Jet.
Graupner actually had a prototype at one point.
http://www.schottel.de/marine-propulsion/spj-pump-jet/