Rudder propeller drives?

Discussion in 'Surface Drives' started by OCB, Sep 2, 2016.

  1. OCB
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    Test boat #1

    I have a 26' American offshore Teauge 900. It has a XR Bravo drive.
     
  2. Alumination
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    Sounds like you just need to get the center of the prop shaft located about 2" above the bottom of the hull and you will have both the benefits of a surface piercing propeller and the control of a fully submersed stern drive.

    You will have to arrange for raw cooling water pick up if it is now located above the waters surface.
    Propeller selection will also be important.
     
  3. Rik
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    The 26' AO is a splash of a 25' Talon. The center pod is 3" lower than the outer sponsons. These run really well with the Arnesons.
     
  4. OCB
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    Usable Input

    I will print a 3 D model of my boat, then I will try it on a model first,

    Thank you,
    OCB
     
  5. OCB
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    Best hull design for testing SD designs

    If you had any hull in the world, what one is best for this type of testing. Do you think this hull design and a propeller shaft 2" about the hull will be a good place to start test?

    Thank you,
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  6. Alumination
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    If you just want to experiment then I'd find a used aluminum jon boat of the flat bottom, square bow design and go from there.

    Somethin' like this:

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  7. OCB
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    Thank you, I will get one this weekend!

    OCB
     
  8. Irie
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    My steerable, trimable, sub/surface drive resides in a 12' aluminum semi-v. Its been an enjoyable project.
     
  9. tom kane
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    Now there is a smart guy.. enjoying his boating and being innovative.
     
  10. OCB
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    Steerable, trimable, sub/surface drive input

    Thank you very much for posting your project. That is very close to what i want to try as well. I knew someone must have done this before:idea:
    Can you share (on or off line) the power plant, U joints, shaft, propeller size pro's and cons you have learned for your project? I need to get a base line to start my project.

    OCB
     
  11. OCB
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    Brainstorming only works with like minded people:idea:

    Thank you for your help and ideas!

    OCB
     
  12. Irie
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    Thanks Tom, the information you have made available was incredibly helpful.

    OCB, I would be happy to share my project. I'll start a thread about it this evening.
     
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  15. ChrisN67
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    Gonzo, I have never witnessed you pull a Kane. Your comment about the stern drive was applicable. A pod has more azimuth travel but essentially the same effect.

    I have rudders behind my props and the turning performance over 40 kts is less than 4. They have a thin cord and are designed to stall at high speed high angle to not stress the drive structure or the rudder clevis.
     

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