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A slightly scientific approach to determine the electric motor requirements for a model boat.
MODEL BOATS #470 Apr 1990 (v.40) pg. 24

Electric motors for working model boats. What to look for and what to buy.
MODEL BOATS #508 Jun 1993 (v.43) pg. 12

The pitfalls and plaudits of R/C electric motor speed controllers.
MODEL BOATS #547 Sep 1996 (v.46) pg. 24

How to rewind 540 type electric motors to operate at the slower speeds required for scale model boats.
MODEL BOATS #557 Jul 1997 (v.47) pg. 26

The need for speed. Speed controllers for fast electric boats. What is available and tips on their use.
MODEL BOATS #568 Apr 30 1998 (v.48) pg. 66

The need for speed. Selecting and installing rechargeable batteries.
MODEL BOATS #570 Jun 25 1998 (v.48) pg. 44

Fast and furious, or slow and steady. Advice on understanding and selecting electric motors for model boats.
MODEL BOATS #576 Dec 10 1998 (v.48) pg. 9

Tips on installation of microswitches which shut down the inner electric motor when a twin-screw boat is in a turn.
MODEL BOATS #576 Dec 10 1998 (v.48) pg. 66

Charge it. An overview on the selection of batteries and chargers for use in R/C model boats.
MODEL BOATS #584 Jul 22 1999 (v.49) pg. 46

Advice on selecting a speed controller for various electric-powered models.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1992 (v.35#9) pg. 68

Circuit will drive a small DC motor over a wide range of speeds without stalling (by controlling the duty cycle of the motor rather than the supply voltage).
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1992 (v.63#2) pg. 12
Correction RADIO-ELECTRONICS May 1992 (v.63#5) pg. 16

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