DIY Prop

Discussion in 'Props' started by Jason, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. Jason
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    Jason New Member

    Hi I'm Jason,
    I design boats for the past 5 months in sketch up.
    Now that schools and shops ate closed I decided to modify a Intex Challenger 200 that I have and afterwards donate it to my best friend!
    I am thinking of powering it with an electric 250w motor.
    Can someone suggest me a way to make a diy prop for it??
    I would like it to be made out of household items.
    What size should I make it?
    From which materials??
    is it a good idea to use a part from a PC dc fan?
    Have in mind that the boat is mostly a toy and not a high-performance vehicle!!! Kepp t simple thank you
     
  2. fredrosse
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    fredrosse USACE Steam

    Better than DIY, just try a small plastic model airplane propeller, they come all sizes and are very low cost. Without knowing your boat details and design RPM you should try a few sizes.
     
  3. BlueBell
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    You can try the PC cooling fan.
    What is the RPM on the motor and the total weight of the boat including everything?
     
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  4. jehardiman
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    jehardiman Senior Member

    This is the real question. 250w is ~ 1/3 hp. If it makes that a high (1800) rpm, then you are going to be real inefficient and not able to turn a proper propeller. For a motor that big a 6-9 wheel is indicated if you can slow the motor to a proper speed.
     
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