rva1945

Hi guys:

I made it easy using two plastic syringes, a 60cc and a 10cc. Let the images (and video) speak for themselves:

[link=https://picasaweb.google.com/105403795492677221295/BowThruster?authkey=Gv1sRgCNiiyPLFzb_rQw]Homemade Bow Thruster[/link]

Note: the test was made using a low rpm motor; but a test I made using a powerful 540, left me thinking about building a drive system without propeller...

Regards,
Robert

Deathwish

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What's the white stuff yoo used to seal it up with?

rva1945

It is a white epoxy cream, an Argentine product:

http://www.adhesivosparsecs.com.ar/i...31004fc4fc76e8

By far the most effective adhesive that I know of after trying dozens of products.

Regards,
Robert

Apismelifera

You made a nice bow thruster. [8D] I like the semi transparent feature, being able to see into it if there is a problem.

rva1945

[link=https://picasaweb.google.com/105403795492677221295/BowThruster?authkey=Gv1sRgCNiiyPLFzb_rQw]Installed in a hull[/link]

So it works!

Regards,
Robert