Twin-Prop "W-Drive"

[***boat]

Just posted in the media center...
http://free.***boat.net/cgi-bin/imag...search=W-Drive
Information and articles written by Jim "Nitro Bullet" Faulkerson of Aqua Systems Engineering.

[Infomaniac]

WOW

[V-Drive Tom]

YEA....WOW

[Sangerboy]

Wow again, I'd like to see a flatbottom set up for this and bring back the BFF class.

[HavasuDreamin']

Has already revolutionized the world of Dragboat racing and now will be available to hot lake boats. WOW! The single screw is dinosaur technology! I agree with you Sangerboy, bring on the Blown Fuel Flats . . . sh*t all the flats for that matter. . . they could use this! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/cool.gif

[superdave013]

Tiwn props is nothing new. It was done back in the 60's. If webshots will work check out this twin prop flat from 1968. Oh, I got this lil bit of info from 72superlight a long time ago.
http://community.webshots.com/storag...evMpTTr_ph.jpg

[superdave013]

OK, lets see if the HB media center works better than webshitz.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Race...v-drive_ad.JPG
[This message has been edited by superdave013 (edited March 11, 2002).]

[spectras only]

superdave,everything is new for the under 40 crowd http://free.***boat.net/ubb/wink.gif

[superdave013]

Originally posted by spectras only:
superdave,everything is new for the under 40 crowd http://free.***boat.net/ubb/wink.gif
Hey now, I'm under 40! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/smile.gif
Not by much though.

[Stab-n-Steer]

I downloaded those articles. Very interesting. Not only does Faulkerson discuss the merits of the twin screw set up but he really explores v-drive placement, shaft angle and push point. He also explains the boats center of gravity vs. it's balance point, effects of rudder drag and angle, etc. A while back there was a thread on motor placement, shaft angle and prop location. There's great info on all of these topics. It's recommended reading...
S&S