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Thank you. I also wanted to point out that I would like to reuse the hst for the reverse capability. Something I won't have with a motor hooked up to a chain... Also, I am not going to keep the 90* gearbox currently on the boat. Thanks for the insight!

Hah! A small gas engine may work fine... But I have the Kubota so I'm going to use it. I intend on using a trolling motor for emergencies. If I bust the wheel ... Well then I will have to build a stronger one :)

The graveyard and my current runner. I got the two 7100s and 7200 along with a pile of implements from an old guy who was moving to the city. 7300 is my current runner.

So, the motor was .5hp @ 1750 rpm. The existing 90* gearbox is 10:1 and the chain sprockets are 15t to 70t which gives us 4.6:1 which results in a 1750/46.6 = 37.5 rpm on the paddlewheeler. (Feel free to correct if math is wrong). I'm not sure what's optimal... Need to to research. Been...

Yes! Except this project sat for who knows how long, so the electric motor was shot (magnets were literally flaking away). Plus, the gearbox on the boat was only rated for .7hp and a 1:1 ratio. So plan b was... I had this old Rusty tractor sitting in the yard... Plan c is a nice lawnmower...

Thanks for the info gents. The paddlewheeler is actually an 18 ft pontoon with a paddlewheel that was set up with an electric motor that I picked up at an estate sale. The paddle itself is chain drive so I am planning on using a 90* gearbox (or worm drive) off of the hst with a proper...

Hi all, I am working on a project paddlewheeler boat that is using a salvaged B7100 for power. Right now I am confused as to the reverse functionality of the hst. I would LIKE to utilise the motor and HST to power the paddlewheeler. I don't want the heavy gearbox or axle. I assume that this...