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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: john44 on August 07, 2018, 01:35:28 pm

Title: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 07, 2018, 01:35:28 pm

Hi guys, I have the wyforce tug boat and was thinking of changing the fixed kort nozles
for steerable kort nozles to improve handling.
Has anyone done this mod and how much did it improve steering. Is it worth doing or not?
Did you have to replace the A frames? A picture would be great if you have one.


John

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 07, 2018, 02:19:57 pm

The Model Slipway Wyforce ?

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: steamboat66 on August 07, 2018, 05:05:12 pm

becker rudders may be an easier way to better steering.

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 07, 2018, 05:25:54 pm

Quote from: Martin [Admin] on August 07, 2018, 02:19:57 pm

The Model Slipway Wyforce ?


Yes Martin it is the model slipway Wyforce.


What is a Becker rudder?


John

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: timbo on August 07, 2018, 05:38:29 pm

John


Im building one at the moment but doing my own thing to it, I have put steerable korts on with no problems,
It took a big of measuring and remeasuring but it went to plan.

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 07, 2018, 06:18:08 pm

Any pictures Timbo %%

Ps I looked at Google images I now know what a Becker rudder is. I think steerable korts is
The best option for me.

John

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: timbo on August 07, 2018, 07:16:40 pm

Are you on whatsapp

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 07, 2018, 10:12:50 pm

No sorry I am not on what's app


John

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: norry on August 13, 2018, 11:37:48 am

...Hi John44...

Why not fit a Bow Thruster instead of Steerable Korts...
That would help steering a Lot...
I did this with my WYEFORCE...


...Best Regards Norry...

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 13, 2018, 12:26:22 pm

Hi Norry, already fitted one mate. :-))


John

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: norry on August 13, 2018, 03:05:47 pm

Do you have the motors on independent speed controllers for tank control ?...

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 13, 2018, 05:39:42 pm

Hi Norry, I have just done that job, I'll try her out this weekend weather permitting,
But on 2 sticks not a tank control or V tail mixer.


John

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: norry on August 13, 2018, 07:32:07 pm

That,s how I used mine...2 Sticks...Turned on a Sixpence...

Title: Re: Wyforce tug
Post by: john44 on August 14, 2018, 07:56:08 am

 :-))


John