Bagger I'm a sailor, it is a matter of function and reliability rather than theory and Blah, Blah. If you don't know where and how to get parts...
All of this stuff is availble online via fed ex or dhl. The controls are the most reliable part.
cost vs weight Indeed some of the the electrical pieces are big nut parts could more readily available that you choice of hyraulics. I had a...
See http://www.whisperprop.de/ for the small boat azipod data. This is agreat system for small boats (-15m) I am building a boat for European...
Volvo has been making drives and pumps since the 70's for small boats (-15m)
diesel/hydro=very noisey I have had a diesel-hydraulic drive in a Sailcraft catamaran. The vavle body and the H. motor are very loud and the...
Matt Thanks for the reply. I have found the drive motor and gen sets from Fischer-Panda. They are very pricy and they have a hard time with...
Problem: 25ton vessel needs to do 10+kts up stream in rivers but also navigate canals at 4kts. Going slow with performance and economy is a major...
