Thanks
The V drive it's self is not an issue. How to install it is.

they may can help with that , i have put them in normal v-drive set ups but not anything like this

I would install it as setup A.

Setup A has a more equal balance of power going to the drive/prop. Whenever you have a multi-motor, single drive configuration, IMO the best thing you can do is rule out variables and try to keep things as balanced as possible.

You say you have the original Casale 1000. How is it set up?
If the v-drive is not 1:1 ratio then you have to go with figure A. 1 LH and 1 RH rotation engine. If it is 1:1 you could go either way however with figure B you could use engines of the same rotation. IMO figure A would be stronger with the 2 engines being splined together turning the shaft through the gear in the same direction. Figure B I would think jerking back and forth on the teeth would result in a broken tooth especially if a engine hic-uped.

Andy and Drew have helped out enough already.
This question is for me and just would like to hear what everyone else thinks.

Very cool. Since the drive is not a 1:1, the only feasible option is A. Otherwise the RPM relationship between the engines would be off. Keep us posted on the final setup.

I have enjoyed following your project on your web page.

Hey PJ
I have the original V Drive and know exactly how it was set up but......... Getting ready to put it together but running a theory by everyone to see if my theory is insane or not.

This will F_ with you all.


This boat's set up is picture B.
How many times did this boat win the championship?

With a over drive gear box?

I geuss that would keep the gear slap down as one engine would be pushing or geting pulled ,how ever you want to look at it.

Very cool project thanks for sharing.

ok i would thank the ? would be is the v-drive a 1to 1 or is it over drive . If overdriven i would think you would need to go with example A to keep the motors balanced , but what do i know