I watch your channel and others for the building components. Your work with the propulsion system is fascinating and remarkable. I follow your explanations as a lay person but would enjoy hearing more from you on how it works and where you learned of the propulsion model you are building. Well done.
Thank you very much! I work as a deck officer on ships with similar propulsion systems. Right now on rigs, previously on anchor handling vessels. The control system is a bit of a combination of that and my ROV tech training and interest in drones. We'll probably do some sort of episode with how we got into this project at some point. Glad you enjoy watching, sorry for all the sanding! 🤣 More coming up (sanding and propulsion) 🤣
@@buildingwilda Thanks for the detailed reply. Your abilities certainly make a lot more sense now that you have indicted a bit of your background. Still, all very interesting. With the glory must come..... some sanding! lol
A second comment from me. I am so looking forward to see your propulsion system installed. Really want to understand it as it looks innovative and unique . Great work . 👍👍👍
Ive been watching building Marram and the Australian guy in Japan building another Dix plywood catamaran .. with help from some older japanese guys... So its also got a touch of the Men with sheds adventure about it. Though dealing with Japans inspection requirements is another thing altogether.. more like building a light aircraft. 😬
For those asking about how this system is going to work? Axel has other videos on the drive system fit and function. I’d suggest finding them and watching. Each video is clearly titled. Next steps!
Thanks a lot for your comment and for trying to help other followers! Really appreciate it! I also added the link to the playlist (with all Propulsion System videos) in the description of this episode.
Well done guys! I'm sure your parents bought you mechano sets when you were young hahaha I'm very eager to see the finished prototype, got many questions but I'm sure they'll be answered in upcoming videos, so I'll be patient. All the best for now 🍻🍻
Great choice (plywood). If you can build twin engined fighter bombers out of plywood and Aerolite/Aerodux, you can most certainly use it to move a couple of 10kW motors. Still disappointed that you didn't choose to home build a pair of Voith Schneiders (I mean, berthing would be so much easier!) Joking aside, wonderful to see engineering skills being applied elegantly
Dry fitting more components for the sail drive assembly. Some puzzle pieces get laminated. The temperature has dropped, wearing sweaters and jackets. Where's the coffee?
While the drive system is interesting I have a question. Have you looked at the "duty cycle" of your type of drive system? When used as a bow or stern thruster the system is ON for just a few seconds at a time, not for minutes or hours. When I researched a similar bow thruster their duty cycle was quite small. The duty cycle might be expressed in something like a % of the time, or minutes per hour, or something similar. I am not sure a "bow Thruster" is suited for how you intend to use yours. Just a suggestion. thx Dale
You are not wrong. And the drive leg is not specifically designed for continuous operation. But if you look into it some more, you'll find it is normally the motor and controller that are limited to low duty cycles. When you go up to hydraulic drive motors with the same drive leg you'll find at least vetus don't have that same limit. I think we'll be ok. If not, a change of bearings and type of grease should be sufficient to keep temperatures acceptable. I certainly hope I'm right..
Hi, if you'd like to watch a refresher of our propulsion system, you can start from this playlist with the videos in order starting with Part 1 here: th-cam.com/video/Xdnk7SW2Rlc/w-d-xo.html
Hi, here's the link to the playlist that has all videos we made so far in regards to the propulsion system. This starts with Part 1, on the right side of the YT page, you can find the other videos: th-cam.com/video/Xdnk7SW2Rlc/w-d-xo.html
Hi, sorry if this video is not clear enough for you. You are probably new to our channel, so welcome to Building Wilda! You can check out our playlist created specifically for the Propulsion system that we are trying to build. You can check out this link and watch from the start: th-cam.com/video/Xdnk7SW2Rlc/w-d-xo.html
This propulsion system is verry interesting.
Thanks, now we just have to hope it works like we want it to.
It’s getting there, that motor system will be terrific
We really hope so! I'm sure we'll have some optimizing to do once installed, but finally looking like it's coming together nicely.
Yes optimizing will be inevitable but its such a clever concept Im sure it will work and give you fantastic manoeuvreability, good luck
After launch, once we're settled, we'll make them turn as well 🤣 that's something to look forward to.
Such a great system! Can't ait to see it installed!
You and me both! 🤣
Some fairing, paint and other prep before we can do the final install, but we're almost there!
I watch your channel and others for the building components. Your work with the propulsion system is fascinating and remarkable. I follow your explanations as a lay person but would enjoy hearing more from you on how it works and where you learned of the propulsion model you are building. Well done.
Thank you very much!
I work as a deck officer on ships with similar propulsion systems. Right now on rigs, previously on anchor handling vessels. The control system is a bit of a combination of that and my ROV tech training and interest in drones.
We'll probably do some sort of episode with how we got into this project at some point.
Glad you enjoy watching, sorry for all the sanding! 🤣 More coming up (sanding and propulsion) 🤣
@@buildingwilda Thanks for the detailed reply. Your abilities certainly make a lot more sense now that you have indicted a bit of your background. Still, all very interesting. With the glory must come..... some sanding! lol
You both seem very capable and also seem to work very well together, great teamwork
Thank you! We're a great team! It's not all fun and roses, but we soldier on! Together 😊
A second comment from me. I am so looking forward to see your propulsion system installed. Really want to understand it as it looks innovative and unique . Great work . 👍👍👍
Thanks, we are also looking forward to putting all the pieces together! We don't have a secret recipe, researching and improving it on the go!
Looks very much puzzle but looking forward to end result 😊😊
Wow
I get first comment and I will make it positive. Love your channel, you two and your boat !
Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate your feedback, very encouraging! Learning as we go!
I use a pencil sharpener to ease the corners on a length dowel. Keep up the great work.
Great tip!
A serious coat of epoxy is much better than a frivolous coat of epoxy. 😀💖🇦🇺
Ive been watching building Marram and the Australian guy in Japan building another Dix plywood catamaran .. with help from some older japanese guys... So its also got a touch of the Men with sheds adventure about it. Though dealing with Japans inspection requirements is another thing altogether.. more like building a light aircraft. 😬
For those asking about how this system is going to work? Axel has other videos on the drive system fit and function. I’d suggest finding them and watching. Each video is clearly titled. Next steps!
Thanks a lot for your comment and for trying to help other followers! Really appreciate it! I also added the link to the playlist (with all Propulsion System videos) in the description of this episode.
Well done guys! I'm sure your parents bought you mechano sets when you were young hahaha
I'm very eager to see the finished prototype, got many questions but I'm sure they'll be answered in upcoming videos, so I'll be patient.
All the best for now 🍻🍻
Lego, not mechano 🤣 And we're still young! 🤣
@@buildingwilda hahaha, I should have said when you were kids!
My apologies 😀
🤣
Great choice (plywood). If you can build twin engined fighter bombers out of plywood and Aerolite/Aerodux, you can most certainly use it to move a couple of 10kW motors.
Still disappointed that you didn't choose to home build a pair of Voith Schneiders (I mean, berthing would be so much easier!)
Joking aside, wonderful to see engineering skills being applied elegantly
Dry fitting more components for the sail drive assembly. Some puzzle pieces get laminated. The temperature has dropped, wearing sweaters and jackets. Where's the coffee?
While the drive system is interesting I have a question. Have you looked at the "duty cycle" of your type of drive system? When used as a bow or stern thruster the system is ON for just a few seconds at a time, not for minutes or hours. When I researched a similar bow thruster their duty cycle was quite small. The duty cycle might be expressed in something like a % of the time, or minutes per hour, or something similar. I am not sure a "bow Thruster" is suited for how you intend to use yours. Just a suggestion. thx Dale
You are not wrong. And the drive leg is not specifically designed for continuous operation. But if you look into it some more, you'll find it is normally the motor and controller that are limited to low duty cycles. When you go up to hydraulic drive motors with the same drive leg you'll find at least vetus don't have that same limit. I think we'll be ok. If not, a change of bearings and type of grease should be sufficient to keep temperatures acceptable. I certainly hope I'm right..
I believe the 310 hydraulic leg is the same as the 300mm electric, but I bought the one specifically made for the hydraulic motor.
can't work out what therese plywood parts are for?
Hi, if you'd like to watch a refresher of our propulsion system, you can start from this playlist with the videos in order starting with Part 1 here: th-cam.com/video/Xdnk7SW2Rlc/w-d-xo.html
I too can’t remember the purpose of the plywood pieces.
Hi, here's the link to the playlist that has all videos we made so far in regards to the propulsion system. This starts with Part 1, on the right side of the YT page, you can find the other videos: th-cam.com/video/Xdnk7SW2Rlc/w-d-xo.html
Your explanation of the drive is somewhat not clear at all.
Please show a diagram or picture of your intended design.
Hi, sorry if this video is not clear enough for you. You are probably new to our channel, so welcome to Building Wilda! You can check out our playlist created specifically for the Propulsion system that we are trying to build. You can check out this link and watch from the start: th-cam.com/video/Xdnk7SW2Rlc/w-d-xo.html