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Old 06-18-2008, 05:38 AM
Peter Lindemann Peter Lindemann is offline
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Originally Posted by hh1341 View Post
Hello All,

This is my first post.

I am interested in the possibility of applying a solenoid motor for use in an electric boat.

A horizontally opposed scotch yoke design appeals to me.

Having it push and pull on every stroke should make it equivalent to an 8 cylinder. (2 coils on each piston)

Peter, do you think 10 to 20 HP could be achieved?

Carl
Dear Carl,

Welcome to the forum. Yes, a 10 to 20 HP solenoid engine with a scotch-yoke drive can be built if you have the Money, Time, Skill, and Machine Tools necessary to do it.

It's a very ambitious project, though.

Peter
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