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How to install an impeller to measure rowing boat speed

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Getting the position of your impeller right is very important because otherwise you’ll get inaccurate readings from your speed measurement equipment.

Installing it as close to the bow as possible is best because it overcomes the boundary layer problems of interference from turbulent water. Positioning an impeller instructions

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Rebecca Caroe

Rebecca is the host of RowingChat podcast and is a masters athlete and coach. Passionate about helping others enjoy the sport as much as she does.

One thought on “How to install an impeller to measure rowing boat speed”

  1. grace webster says:

    Hello, i am currently doing a school assessment about the technology of rowing and i was wondering how the impeller is able to get the reading of splits/watts. What technology is used to measure/detect the speed?

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