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[BlueWotsit]

Anyone ever fitted motors from a go-ped in their boats ?

They look quite big, and can run from 12v upwards I believe.

Any info anyone ?


Andrew

[Martin (Admin)]

http://www.goped.co.uk/


.... FYI

[amdaylight]

No, but I have used a 12v electric trolling motor for a couple of my larger ships. I may throw most of it away but they are water proof, come with a mechanical speed control with reverse and run on 12 volts. And I have gotten them on sale for less that $75.00.

Andre Anderson

[BlueWotsit]

Looking at the specifications on the Net, obviously they can power a go-ped to a fair speed but Im wondering if thats with more than 12v of battery (Im sure I read somewhere they can go up to 48v but Im probably mistaken).

And that by running one off a sole 12v might give lower revs and a good bit of torque for a tug boat.

[Martin (Admin)]

No, but I have used a 12v electric trolling motor for a couple of my larger ships. I may throw most of it away but they are water proof, come with a mechanical speed control with reverse and run on 12 volts. And I have gotten them on sale for less that $75.00.

I'm think of using one of those electric outboards on our ride in 1:8 scale Clyde Puffer.

[andrewh]

Ears prick up

1/8 scale puffer?  Sounds interesting - is there more info?

Is it 'owt like this (in spirit) - this is Andy *6666* s OCTSB

andrew

[Brian Roberts]

Hi everyone
I've built a Speedline 1/12th scale Severn and I've installed two scooter motors in it by courtesy of Phil Locke, who is very knowledgable in this field .
She's running on 36v and behaves superbly for a boat which weighs in at over 20kg.
Brian

[tugboyben]

hi all i have some pictures of a motor i am useing in a 54inchs tug i am building it is from a kids scooter the information on the sticker on the motor is (model MY1018) voltage:12vdc rated speed:2700RPM output:100w

[tigertiger]

I'm think of using one of those electric outboards on our ride in 1:8 scale Clyde Puffer.

Does this mean the build will take longer than last time? 

[sheerline]

100Watt at 12 volts, thats a tad over 9 Amps current drain! Hope you've got room for a decent sized battery.

[Subculture]

Yeah but surely the 100 watt rating is a maximum. Unless you severely load the motor, I would expect the current draw to be significantly less than 9A.