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  1. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    Well unfortunately seems that my friend can't finish this boat (due to high priorities in his life) project so I have to look elsewhere to get a boat with potential to do some autonomous missions on the sea. I've searched the web for ready available boats (1m+ long) but the prices are way too...
  2. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    Many thanks for the information, make sense! Thanks for sharing the pics!
  3. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    Any help please?
  4. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    In terms of stabilization, seems that is preferable to have a fin installed on the hull at the bottom. Do you advise to get a fin installed? Something like this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2417793
  5. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    Thanks for the information, makes sense! However in choppy waters I guess having the CG shifted more forward would have a favourable effect in terms of stability. My choice of the T200 thruster is related to the fact that is suitable to salty water whereas having a motor inside and a drive shaft...
  6. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    Yes they will be submerged. I was worried about maintaining the CG (according to the attached file I found online) since each thruster weights 344g and, for instance, if I place them at the stern probably it will be more challenging to get the CG right. However there are plenty of boat where the...
  7. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    Many thanks for all of your contribution. Yes this boat is aimed to be a trolling boat, not a speedboat at all. Just cruising around and do some autonomous missions.
  8. Joao Fonseca

    Monohull thruster placement

    I have decided to go for a challenge myself and build a RC boat (with the help of a friend) for leisure and improve my knowledge about boating. I have however a simple question yet not intuitive for me... the ideal position for placing 2x Thrusters which will power the boat and make it possible...
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