A universal joint will be used to couple the drive shafts
together. This joint is ideal since the two shafts are not parallel or in line with one
another. The diameter of the motor shaft is 1 inch and the diameter of the propeller shaft
is %''. A step down reducer will be used to couple the shafts. The step-down reducer will
be purchased from mcmaster.com. Purchasing the reducer will reduce procurement and
construction time.