ORIGINAL: dlemo2000
1. The kit came with a 4.8v motor. The boat is 24" long. Is this big enough? I don't need to go fast but do not want to be under powered.
2. Any ideas on what kind of gearing or motor system to power the winch? My current thought is an additional motor and speed control using a 4 channel remote, but I am worried about room and weight. The winch will be built with an old baitcasting spool and gears. I think I need a low speed, higher torque drive (and small)
3. Can a battery power more than one thing at a time.
1/ A semi build thread here that has info you may find useful..
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ight=Jolly+Jay
2/ You would have to see what weight the hull would be able to cope with and allow for motor, batteries (enough for a good run time) electronics etc before deciding if the hull could bear the additional weight of an extra motor, gearbox / working winch. It should be possible in a hull of that size though.
I've seen several winches using the gearbox and motor from cheap electric drills...
3/ Yes, just use a 'bus bar' and split the leads from that to your other equipment...