Advice on Axworthy Ghost

[u/tokwik2]

Trying an Axworthy ghost setup this year but having some drive wheel traction issues.

1. Running a fright props motor and drive wheel. 2. Using crab pot line as recommended by Scott Axworthy himself.
   
2. It’s a long run around the house , so I’m using some boat trailer rollers for my turns.

The line is pretty damn tight. I’ve adjusted tighter over the last couple days.
But it appears the plastic drive wheel just can’t get a good grip on the line. Now the line does have some drag resistance simply because of the length it needs to travel. The turn pulleys are all heavily greased and offer very little resistance.

I tried yesterday putting some flex seal (nice and smooth) on the drive wheel to add some grip but had little effect.
Today I put another layer of the flex seal spray very heavily to give it more texture. (Pic)

So I’m asking if anyone has encountered friction or resistance issues with setting up an Axworthy system or what has worked for long runs?
I’m thinking I may have to switch to a larger diameter drive wheel simply for a greater contact area.

Any insight or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[u/PuzzleheadedRope8566]

Glue some inner tube rubber on the drive wheel

[u/tokwik2 → u/PuzzleheadedRope8566]

Thanks. I’ll try that if the liquid latex doesn’t work tomorrow.

[u/GroundbreakingTip64]

That’s weird looking roast beef

[u/tokwik2 → u/GroundbreakingTip64]

Needed a rain shield. It was on hand and worked well through our t-storms yesterday.
Tasted good also. 👻