>However, I think that large size steppers could be promoted to submarine
>thrusters. They have the necessary parts in them and the stator could be
>potted. They could be oil filled as above or open to the sea.

How about using a Brushless DC Fan as used in PC Power Supplies? seal the
electronics unit and you already have a set of propeller blades on the
moving bit.

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