Hi! I have decided to build a paddle steamer. I want it to be about one metre long, and I will try to base it on [link=http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Thames_Turk-Launches.html#anchor1284357]this boat - the Yarmouth Belle.[/link] I will get some plans to scale down soon, and I will probably make it out of plywood and balsa.

However, I need to decide how to power it. I think I will use lead acid batteries, probably one 5Ah or 7Ah. The main problem for me at this time is the motor choice.

I currently have:
A 300 size, 30:1 motor. I could use one for each paddle.
A 540 size motor
A Speed 600 motor
A Speed 700 motor

I would be happy to buy other stuff (as long as it is not too expensive).

What motors do you use for your paddleboats? Also, I would want to make the two paddles - what kind of dimentions are we talking about?

Thanks,


Andrew