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type82

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Sun XXI tug motor required for 70mm prop what shall i get
« on: May 17, 2014, 08:22:46 pm »

I am after a motor for the above tug that has a 70mm 4 blade prop and a 12v 7amp battery what do you suggest thanks
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Re: Sun XXI tug motor required for 70mm prop what shall i get
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2014, 09:47:38 am »


A 900 type motor would do the job very well.

Ken


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Re: Sun XXI tug motor required for 70mm prop what shall i get
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 09:10:44 pm »

I use Mobile Marine Models T12. I have had them in 3 boats now, all tugs around 40-48 inches. Lots of torque and I get about 90 mins out of a 12v/7AHr Batt as long as I don't hammer it.
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Re: Sun XXI tug motor required for 70mm prop what shall i get
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014, 09:33:09 pm »

900 motor all the way and not Amp hungry neither
 
 
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Re: Sun XXI tug motor required for 70mm prop what shall i get
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2014, 10:34:41 am »

Hi, Mine is fitted with an MFA, Como drills 919D and 6:1 gearbox. Seems to work fine. :-)) Graham
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