Thinking about re-powering?
Before you go down the re-power rabbit hole, consider a sizing recommendation to make sure you can fit large enough props for the additional power.
Human-Powered Submarines
…update you on the status of the FAU Human Powered Submarine team and your impact in assisting us with our propellor design in 2022.
The 10% Rule
…a rule of thumb is generally applied: propeller tip clearance should be around 10% of the diameter of the prop. For example: with an 80” propeller, 8” would be an appropriate tip clearance to reasonably combat the effects of vibration and noise.