Dave,
Looks good. A single pod should catch less and the removable "pod" allows for lower drag and easier clearing under way. Additionally, the limited thrust should not over-stress the rudder assembly and hinges.
Fair winds,
Eric
Marina del Rey, CA
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Dave Kellogg <inganear1@...> wrote:
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> John, I attached a small 36 lb thrust to my San Juan 21 rudder, worked out great, I think I still have pictures in the albums. It was nice because I could detach it while sailing and store in the battery compartment. Dave k Great control...
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> ________________________________
> From: Eric <ewdysar@...>
> To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, June 23, 2010 1:18:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] celling fan motor...???
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> John,
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> I would think that the extra drag while motoring would be negligable, but the extra drag while sailing would be much higher. With all thrust being transferred to the boat through the rudder, the rudder shaft or gudgeons should be beefed up. I also think that an arrangement like this would do a good job of catching any debris like weeds or kelp and clearing this underway could be problematic.
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> Fair winds,
> Eric
> Marina del Rey, CA
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