Wire drives for bigger set ups.
Hi All
I have a question, for those with the knowledge regarding wire drives on bigger boats.
I am planning for my next build, the hull is a 46" mono which I will be using for endurance racing so the power will not be huge. I am looking at using a TP 5660 or 5680 motor of 450-520 kv on 10s. The current draw has to be 50 amps or less for 20 min, so the props will be a little smaller than gas, probably Prather 250-260 or similar.
My thinking is to mount the motor forward in the hull to give me a better ability to adjust CG with the batteries as the hull has 5" rails in it already and putting the motor right at the back will mean a very short 1/4" flex, which is doable anyway and probably easier, but...
What size wire drive, 1/8"? How much power would it take? Could it also run a 5680 size motor if I wanted to? The wire shaft etc I can make up, but where would I get an 8mm-1/8" coupling. The length of the wire would be 15-18" in length I think, I will have to measure the hull and check.
Behind these thoughts is one of reducing driveline friction, therefore reducing wasted amps.
What say any of ye?
NZMPBA 2013, 2016 Open Electric Champion. NZMPBA 2016 P Offshore Champion.
2016 SUHA Q Sport Hydro Hi Points Champion.
BOPMPBC Open Mono, Open Electric Champion.
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