Hello all, sorry for the tardy reply Richard been rather busy and simply not checked any opf the forums this week

Yes I went with the independent shafts with separate Esc's off of a single 12v 7Ah SLA battery fused with a blade type 10A (couldn't be bothered to test what it actually needs the esc's are 20A rated Actionkit) using 35mm 3 blade brass props. If I were to do ita gain I'd be seriously considering putting in rudders too.
Mine works incredibly well but has a tendency not ot respond to the turn if there is the slightest bit of chop. pushes a single barge which is about 1 1/2 tiimes it own size, weighing in at 12kg laden, with ease. Looks good on the water too.
I hope this inspires the confidences for anyone to give it a go I like it a lot
regards
Jim