OB Motor
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From: roaming shores, OH
Tried but failed on another thread to find out board motor for scale project.
3 or 4 hp will do [ but 5 or 6 is better ] as boat will be over 4' long.
Responses will be greatly appreciated.
3 or 4 hp will do [ but 5 or 6 is better ] as boat will be over 4' long.
Responses will be greatly appreciated.
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bankrupt,
I can certainly be mistaken, but I think your guesstimate of horsepower is slightly too much. An electric motor of 3 to 4 hp will weigh in the neighborhood of 10 to 50 pounds and require a battery that's even heavier. Most electric motors used in modeling are a small fraction of a horse power. What type of boat is it?
- 'Doc
I can certainly be mistaken, but I think your guesstimate of horsepower is slightly too much. An electric motor of 3 to 4 hp will weigh in the neighborhood of 10 to 50 pounds and require a battery that's even heavier. Most electric motors used in modeling are a small fraction of a horse power. What type of boat is it?
- 'Doc
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Sorry. Should have indicated that I'm thinking gas. Looking at a scale pontoon boat with carpet and painted rails to mirror my Playbouy "Fish N Fun". Torque is needed as she'll never get up and plane. Also, convertible [ removable ] rigging as a rescue boat for my other RC boats is being considered.
Check out http://www.rcpontoon.com/
Check out http://www.rcpontoon.com/




