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I wonder what would be more energy efficient, in terms of Amps. 4 electric
motors direct-driving props, or two electric motors each driving 1 hydro pump,
with each pump driving two props?
Also, I've been thinking about gearing and props. An elecric motor driving
a shaft to a ring-and-pinion gear which turns a large, multi-bladed prop.
Exchanging torque for speed, since we shouldn't need fast-spinning props on
slow-moving subs. I'd be thrilled if I had a sub that went 5 knots even. I'd be
terrified of currents, of course. I've been in currents that were considerably
greater than 5 knots while out on the boat.
In a message dated 4/10/2006 5:32:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ojaivalleybeefarm@dslextreme.com writes:
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