Los Angeles Fireboat 2
PROPULSION SYSTEM

Part 1 - Purchasing and Receiving

I purchased my two (2) Graupner Voith-Schneider® Propulsion drives from Harbor Models in California (see Links).

Dave (the owner) didn´t even have to order them from Germany because he stocks them for his customers. The entire process of purchasing my drives was very quick; ordered on Friday and arriving at my door on Monday!


The standard unit contains:
  • Voith-Schneider® Propulsion drive housing
  • 12 volt 500 motor
  • drive belt
  • five (5) rudders
  • servo rod connector
  • mounting ring, gasket and screws
And, best of all it´s already assembled. Installation in the boat is pretty simple according to the instructions. I´ll find out soon enough.
Have you ever wondered just how the Voith-Schneider Propulsion drives actually work? If you click on the image to the right, you´ll see the diagram provided by Graupner. Voith-Schneider® Propulsion drive operation - Photograph Copyright © by Graupner - Click for larger image!


Part 2 - Installation

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