Hi,

I'm new to rc boats model etc, but have had a love of boats since I was young, I have drawn up some plans for a hull but have little idea on what I'll need to drive it.

The hull will be 600mm ( 23.6" ) long and 120mm (4.7" ) wide (yes I know it's very narrow, thats the look I'm after) and built from ply and balsa. The super structure is still undecided but I like the look of Aphrodite (picture shown).

I don't need it to go Faaassstttt , the lake/pond is only about 20mx100m ( 60'x300' ), but I do want it to be able get up on the plane.

First thoughts are to drive it with two 400 or 480 sized motors running graupner 30mm props. Will this do the trick ?

I also need advice on what speed controller and batteries I should run. As I said top speed is not a priority and since hull space(width) is small, smaller motors are preferred.

Attached are screen shots of a rough 3D model of the hull taken from the hull frame drawings that I've done, the limitations of the 3d software means the bow is a bit ugly but you'll get the idea.

As I mentioned before, I've included a photo of the Boat Aphrodite which just looks amazing, I'm NOT trying to recreate it but draw ideas from it.

Enough rambling, Anyhelp would be much appreciated, hull design stuff too.

Geoff