Kipper
Basic
Petty Officer 2nd Class · 172 pts
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Member since Jun 2014
Last online 8 years ago
Kipper’s harbour
3 boats(Yacht) Evie Rose
The Soling Class is the largest class affiliated with the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA). it is…
(Other) Laurel ll
Stood on a shelf for a number of years before purchase, planking dried out & sprung at the bow, leaking alo…
(Other) Dutch River
No bow thruster fitted, with tanksteer & twin rudders she spins on her own axis. (Motor: Mabuchi 555) (ESC:…
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Proximity (Hall effect) sensor wiringDepends on how he has it wired up, is he using an Mtroniks esc? if so these have an on/off switch & bec, so he could replace this switch with the proximity one.857 viewspropshafts lubricationsEasiest way is to have your tube fitted with an 'oiler tube'.♥ 4 likes1,222 viewsESCHave a look here ... https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/electronize-FR30HX.html or http://www.mtroniks.net/prod/Boat-Speed-Controls/Viper_Marine_20_HV.htm951 viewsMcgregor 1990s transmitter/receiverTo be honest, when you can buy a new 2.4g 6 channel transmitter for £30-£35, even if conversion is possible, I don't think the cost & work to convert is worth the hassle.921 viewsbulkheadsThe first pic that Green has posted, does show a 'Schottel' drive unit at the left of the plan, no wonder he is confused.924 views54" long Cervia tug.For a 4" prop, contact Simon at Protean, he can help.972 viewsSailsGoogle PJ Sails, left side of his page select 'Sails', on the pdf page 8 he advertises sails for the Thunder Tiger 'Victoria' 👍995 viewsSchnnelleboot BatteryNot necessarily, it would depend on the amount of current your 3 motors would draw & the voltage + ah rating of the battery. For instance, my tug has 2 motors - 2 esc - 2 sla batteries, they make 2 separate sy…910 viewsWhat is the optimum prop shaft angle?You could reduce the angle by rotating the motor 180 & using gear or belt drive to the shaft, so the motor is sat over the shaft.
918 viewsWhat do you do when...I built a tug just for the purpose of rescuing, powered vessels are no problem at all, but I rescue more yachts than anything else. Have rescued everything from a Micro Magic to a Marblehead. Here's a pic of m…
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918 viewsWhat do you do when...I built a tug just for the purpose of rescuing, powered vessels are no problem at all, but I rescue more yachts than anything else. Have rescued everything from a Micro Magic to a Marblehead. Here's a pic of m…865 views