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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #25 on: January 31, 2013, 10:22:42 pm »

 
I don't care what anyone says, the "standard" in model boats is: 

"5. if the left edge of the prop is closest to the table top, it is a left handed prop and it should turn counterclockwise in order to push the boat forward."

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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #26 on: January 31, 2013, 10:44:23 pm »

Does it really matter when it is a single prop wich way the prop turn...OK on a twin screw it is handy to have a left and right hand prop BUT not allways Necc
 
 
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #27 on: January 31, 2013, 10:52:03 pm »

If it the model  goes forward when the prop goes one way or the other then it works.. :}  if it goes in reverse when you press the controller forward then you have your tx set up wrongly.. :}

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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2013, 08:21:27 am »

My experience from model tugs;
Twin Kort;
Right hand prop, 'right handed turn' makes the tug manoeuvrable
Right hand prop, 'left handed turn' gives greater thrust with slight drop in manoeuverabvility.
Single Kort; no difference right or left handed.
Without Kort;
single prop, either right or left will prop walk in that direction at slow speed
Twin prop, right hand prop, 'right handed turn' much the same as with Kort but noticeably accentuated with the observation of wasted energy/pull if under high throttle, as this produces a rooster tail which matures to excessive cavitation.

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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #29 on: February 01, 2013, 10:33:27 am »

Just a minor correction to a comment by Oci.....ships of all nations "drive" on the right, not left. This is why ships heading for a head-on crash alter course to starboard so as to pass down the port side of the other.
Imagine the chaos if ships had to obey individual nationality rules! BY.
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #30 on: February 01, 2013, 03:10:18 pm »

Just a minor correction to a comment by Oci.....ships of all nations "drive" on the right, not left. This is why ships heading for a head-on crash alter course to starboard so as to pass down the port side of the other.
Imagine the chaos if ships had to obey individual nationality rules! BY.

Quite right Bryan, my mistake. Probably had left hand drive in my head.  :embarrassed:
Same applies to aircraft as well of course.

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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #31 on: February 01, 2013, 03:43:32 pm »


... OK, what about left and right handed screw threads?!    %)


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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #32 on: February 01, 2013, 07:32:19 pm »

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... OK, what about left and right handed screw threads?!

Doesn't matter, either the prop will come off going forwards or in reverse. Both ways you'll have lost it!
 
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #33 on: February 01, 2013, 08:15:47 pm »

 
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #34 on: February 01, 2013, 09:03:15 pm »

 
Which raises the question for the novice, on the real item, is there a thread on the prop or a Spline, cog or what??????????.
 
 
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #35 on: February 02, 2013, 11:46:03 am »

I wish that readily available props did come with a sline instead of a thread. Of course, this would mean buying splied shafts as well, so farewell to making your own shafts (and props) It would also increase the cost by a fair amount.
The "locknut" system is prone to failure ....especially when doing an emergency stop with a heavy model.
Another way would be to use a key and use the prop boss as the locknut.
I've found the easiest method for us amateurs is to drill and tap into the boss and fit a grubscrew. BY.
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #36 on: February 10, 2013, 04:00:49 pm »

another novice question.
How mutch rudder movement (angle of travel) do you need?
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #37 on: February 10, 2013, 04:08:30 pm »

35 degrees either side of straight ahead is the norm for most builds.

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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #38 on: February 10, 2013, 06:18:41 pm »

thanks I am building a small boat and there is not much room for travel and also using a mini servo. I can just about get 35 degs
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #39 on: February 11, 2013, 09:08:37 pm »

You need to determine which way your motor turns and get the right handed prop for it.

Despite what many may think, many brushed motors operate more efficiently running one way than the other. That's why (or rather partly) why one motor terminal is marked with the red dot.

If you are into fast electrics this is especially so. Not so important for general sailing though.
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #40 on: February 11, 2013, 09:19:31 pm »

Phil b I know the problem you are having ........what you need is a tiller arm that instead of a left right orientaion as you look from the rear of the boat,is one that goes straight ahead this will cure yuor rudder problem.....sorry dont have a pic as I got to get one myself

 
One like this
 
 
 
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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #41 on: February 16, 2013, 01:57:41 am »

the leading edge of a prop ( in forward motion ) is the edge closest to the bow / or dead wood /or stern  bearing , which ever your fa-miler with  :-))  farthest from the rudder  ok2


just look at the prop and revolve it and visualize it in a solid,
 its only a screw that screws its way through water



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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #42 on: December 30, 2013, 05:50:38 pm »


I thought Great Britain's propeller spun Anticlock?!?

If the Captain had spun it clockwise in 1846 after a navigational error, it wouldn't have landed on a beach in Dundrum Bay and stranded for nearly a year :embarrassed:


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Re: propeller rotation
« Reply #43 on: December 30, 2013, 06:13:58 pm »

And the Lord said unto Moses 'Go to Port'
Moses not being a seafaring man went
to Starboard and ended up in the Bulrushes
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