I’ve resurrected a project that was shelved decades ago. Planking is about 1/4 done. It’s being built as a 1/24th scale of WWII Army tug, LT5 (NY) or LT4 (CA) for example. It’s 56” long, 12 1/2” beam. Plans show a 4”, 4 blade prop. I have decided not to use a single direct drive brush motor so I can increase run time and make it more adjustable. I have a number of reduction drives and want to use a brushless motor and fully proportional esc. I could go anywhere from 1.5:1 to 4:1 reduction. Any suggestions as to what motor/esc combo might be appropriate? It doesn’t need the big power or tremendous rpm of direct drive speedboats. I think I’m targeting 2500 to 3000 shaft rpm. Anyone with experience please correct me if I’m wrong. Any help/input will be appreciated.