DC motor to Hydraulic drive
Configuring a 48v 7.5KW DC motor to hydraulic drive as auxiliary engine for a vintage 26ft sloop. Would be interested in feedback from anyone who has gone down this route. Further detail - Boat - 1950s Uffa Fox Fairey Atalanta with a folding prop. DC motor drives a hydraulic gear pump (producing 3000psi max) to a hydraulic motor (to be purchased) coupled directly to shaft delivering max RPM of around 1700/1800 at 48v (7.5KW depending on final choice of shaft motor) with torque at around 8…See More
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Hi Christopher, your project sounds very interesting. Vintage yachts have a lot of character and merit all the hardwork we put into them. Please tell us about your project.
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