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[baitboatbuilder]

Firstly Hi all,

I'm very new to boat building and just attempted my first project which was a bait boat for me to use when I go fishing.

Took it on the water for the first time today and was mainly a success but the problem I have is the turning circle.  I am running twin props on a catameran style hull so thought that just powering one prop would give me a good turn but found quickly this is not the case. 

I am thinking if I can install a reverse of some sort then by powering one forward and one back then I would get a better turning circle but don't know what part I need to do it.  I am running twins props being powered by P60 motors and marine speed controllers.  Also if anyone knows anywhere in the Birmingham area which holds a good stock as my local shop was really helpful but took over 2 weeks to get the props alone.

Any advice is appreciated as I was hoping to take this away with me on Friday so am running out of time.

[andygh]

Simple answer? Order one of these

http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/P94.pdf

Speak to Dave tommorrow and it'll be with you within a couple of days, if not sooner

[baitboatbuilder]

Thanks mate

[baitboatbuilder]

Simple answer? Order one of these

http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/P94.pdf

Speak to Dave tommorrow and it'll be with you within a couple of days, if not sooner

Thanks mate, gave him a call today and he is sending a mixer out to me.  Really helpful and patient with my basic questions.

[andygh]

Yes, he's a top fella