Underwater prop view in action

[Ken_NJ]

Someone started a thread on RCGroups on using his GoPro to see an underwater view of a model boat prop in action.

Link to RCGroups thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2241541

Here is his video.

[rickwess]

Interesting how the prop wash isn't much larger than the diameter of the prop itself until it's much further behind the boat. I wonder what speed that was at.

[srislash]

That is a great shot. I wonder if one could get that mounted to the hull and get some shot of the 'wind up'.

[Ken_NJ]

Mount the GoPro on the end of a dowel and you should be able to get a bottom or side view.

[tlandauer]

Thanks for posting!
No wonder in nautical terms a prop is also referred as "the screw of a ship"

[dasboata]

pretty cool & good shot !!!

[Spartanator]

Underwater prop view in action

Me and Mr. V actually discussed something like this a while back to see if he could improve hydrodynamics on a strut.... Lol
It's pretty cool though!