Homemade surface drive

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Very cool!

Is that a belt (can't see it well)?

If so, is it notched so it doesn't slip?

CedarRiverScooter said:

Very cool!

Is that a belt (can't see it well)?

If so, is it notched so it doesn't slip?

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Thanks,
Yes its belt drive. its a 130 mm notched belt.

Tylermk5 said:

CedarRiverScooter said:

Very cool!

Is that a belt (can't see it well)?

If so, is it notched so it doesn't slip?

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Thanks,
Yes its belt drive. its a 130 mm notched belt.

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=D> EXCELLENT!

Cool! What was the cost to build? What size motor did you pair it with?

wmk0002 said:

Cool! What was the cost to build? What size motor did you pair it with?

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I built my buddy one and he furnished the materials for both. So not sure of an exact cost. But if you could find a metal shop that would sell you only the material you need. Probably 800-900 for aluminum,belt ,pulleys and ,prop. I put a 13 hp i had just to test it out. I'm about to put a 20 hp on it.

that is awesome!

Did you make your outdrive unit (tail) or buy it somewhere? That is a neat unit. You have made the wheels start turning now. I have the stuff here to build one, I know there would be a bunch of trial and error involved but that is what makes it fun.

nccatfisher said:

Did you make your outdrive unit (tail) or buy it somewhere? That is a neat unit. You have made the wheels start turning now. I have the stuff here to build one, I know there would be a bunch of trial and error involved but that is what makes it fun.

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I made all of it. I would be glad to let you in on my errors. Maybe save you some time and money.

Nice! Is there some kind of trim so you can trim down farther than it sits in the picture?

KMixson said:

Nice! Is there some kind of trim so you can trim down farther than it sits in the picture?

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I believe you would adjust that with a travel limiting stop bolt under the pivot. That would limit the travel down. If I am incorrect I am sure he will chime in.

Yes nccatfisher that's right here are some better pictures.


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Btw testing out a buddies 20 hp so please excuse the wiring.


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nccatfisher said:

KMixson said:

Nice! Is there some kind of trim so you can trim down farther than it sits in the picture?

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I believe you would adjust that with a travel limiting stop bolt under the pivot. That would limit the travel down. If I am incorrect I am sure he will chime in.

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I see. The pictures he posted explain it a lot better to me. Thanks.

Great build. how is the performance? Pm sent to you sir.