| I had a u-boat which I sold recently which had the forward and aft planes set up to work together or, at the flick of a switch, they worked independantly.
Using the mixing facility of a radio is a good idea but the downside is that you model is tied to that radio. I would prefer a bit more flexibility and with a change of crystals I have a couple of radios that can operate about four boats.
Another possibility is an on-board mixer which can link your two shafts to the rudder servo and enhance the steering options without the need for additional channels.
I realise though that with a sophisticated radio you would want to make the most of it's possibilities but I would stay open minded for now and have a play with a few differrent options while you can and before you enclose everything. The best bet would be to install the propulsion and have a play with it in the bath (as you said keeping it clean!) and see what you think. You may find the effort isn't worth it at the end of the day.
I have a Deans Marine Cossack that I set up with two independant shafts but it has to be a very calm day before they are any use in manoeuvring. The slightest wind and it goes where it wants until it starts moving when it becomes responsive again.
If the club does a show though and I put it on an indoor pool it always draws comments that it can turn without moving forward.
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