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![]() SpeedboatOne of a series of radio control fiberglass motor boats, I was surprised to find that hull designs which discouraged laminar flow had significantly higher top speed, although wallowing at lower speeds. | ![]() Twin 17t 7.2vAccess was to drivetrain was provided removing a hatch cover, sealed from the intrusion of water by the compression of a compliant latex tube. To dissipate potentially destructive heat from the motors and speed control, I ran a small coolant pump with dynamic pickup. | ![]() Counter-rotationFinding that surface piercing props would create a sideways thrust requiring performance reducing course corrections, I introduced counter-rotation in this version. Another challenge of sealing mechanical penetrations was overcome by sourcing very finely made telescoping brass tubes and rods. |
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