gato single motor question

[g2tiger]

Any one thought of trying to get just one motor in the gato? Possibly some logistic issue with a gear set up but also possibly less power use by the motors which may maen a longer patrol ability.

Your thoughts?

Respectfully,

G2tiger

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Any one thought of trying to get just one motor in the gato? Possibly some logistic issue with a gear set up but also possibly less power use by the motors which may maen a longer patrol ability.

Your thoughts?

Respectfully,

G2tiger

My thoughts?

DON'T!

David,

[Kazzer]

My thoughts?

DON'T!

David,

AHA! I wondered when a clap of thunder would come from The Cave!

[g2tiger]

Hey I was just wondering. The model runs ok on the two motors but I was thinking economy. Why I was thinking economy with a hobby that has eatin a large hole in my wallet everytime I think I'm ahead of the game....

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

If you have to play it that cheap ... then, pal, you're in the wrong game.

David,

[g2tiger]

Not so much cheap but just trying to get the most for the dollar and save space. I was thinking that the final gearing could be in the wet area and with one motor there would be a bit more space in the wtc.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Not so much cheap but just trying to get the most for the dollar and save space. I was thinking that the final gearing could be in the wet area and with one motor there would be a bit more space in the wtc.

Fair enough.

Yeah, in the wet put a gear around the protruding shaft, and mesh an idler gear (same size) next to it. The shafts of these two counter-rotating gears drive the propellers.

David,

[g2tiger]

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking my next kit might suited for that project since I finally have the gato running I don't want to tear it apart. I will just have to get a second boat and amke it happen.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking my next kit might suited for that project since I finally have the gato running I don't want to tear it apart. I will just have to get a second boat and amke it happen.

Do it something like this:

[g2tiger]

Nice work!

Looks real sharp and simple too! I shall endevor (work hard) to make something like this. BTW, I was wondering about making the Marlin hull a two prop job since I have two 40mm counter rotating props lying arond and the Marlin is under the knife so to speak.

Could be fun.

Charlie