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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp

Daniel,
On my K-350, I have three motors, pretty much as the original plans. Most of the time I only use the side thrusters, and my side thrusters are only 3/4 Hp.
When on the surface, if I want more speed, I turn on my 2 Hp rear thruster. I can vary the speed of it, but surfaced, I usually use it on full speed. Once it's on, there is no reason to bother with the controls so my hands are back on the both side thruster controls where I can turn them on full speed also and use them to help stay on course. Note, my side thrusters are only on and off, so I have to pulse them to control the subs speed
Submerged, traveling near the bottom, I rotate my side thrusters to an up or down position and leave them there. I use only my rear thruster for forward backward propulsion. I have it turned way down to a very slow speed so I can go slowly. If I'm getting to high or to close to the bottom, I give a quick burst of power to one of my side thrusters. You don't need to be in full control of each thruster all of the time as you may think.
The sub just floats there and all it takes is a little burst of push to get it moving in the direction you want. Much of the time, your actually drifting between powered times. After all, it's more like a boat on water then a car on land. 

Hope this helps, Dan H.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Tortolani - Tordaca" <daniel@tordaca.com> 
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:20 AM
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp



Hello Stockton, I have purchased 3 Minn Kota motors 1.75 hp 36 volts and
they fit the original motor pods for the k-350, now I was wondering
something, if both my hands are going to be busy controlling the side
thrusters and both my feet are going to be busy using the back motor pedal, 
how do you intent to control the speed for the 3 motors in a comfortable
way, where are you going to put this potentiometers? It's a stupid question 
I know, but from these details depends the comfort of your trip. Best
Regards. Daniel


-----Mensaje original-----
De: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] En nombre de Stockton Rush
Enviado el: miércoles, 02 de noviembre de 2005 2:01
Para: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Asunto: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp

I have purchased three 2hp Edrive Minn Kota motors for my K-350.  They are
48VDC and very sturdy.  The MinnKota engineer I talked to said the seals
have been run to about 100 ft and will hold deeper, but may pinch the shaft. 

 I will ambient compensate using an external piston.  I have also bought
the controller and the special metal prop for these units.  The motor
controller is pretty impressive. With forward reverse and sensing circuits - one potentiometer can drive across the whole range. If you slam from fwd 
to rev it will only go slowly between each.  All in each system is around
$800.

Stockton


From: "Daniel Tortolani - Tordaca" <daniel@tordaca.com>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:30:24 -0400
Bill, the guy that helped me does not work at Minn Kota he works in Johnson 
outboard is called David Holtz, [dholtz@johnsonoutdoors.com], he is very
polite and patience I asked him like one hundred questions about my motors, 
try him with your questions. Best Regards. Daniel

-----Mensaje original-----
De: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] En nombre de
daniel@tordaca.com
Enviado el: lunes, 31 de octubre de 2005 19:05
Para: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Asunto: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp

Bill if i have to guess i will say less than 1 hp, but you can always
contact custumer support in their website and they will let you know
that for sure. i think i have an email address for a guy that works in
minn kota and helped me with my motor, but it4s in the office, i4ll
give it to you tomorrow. Best Regards. Daniel

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp
> From: "Akins" <lakins1@tampabay.rr.com>
> Date: Mon, October 31, 2005 6:04 pm
> To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
>
>
> Hi Daniel.
>
> I have the 74 lb thrust minnkota. Any idea what horsepower that equates
to?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Daniel Tortolani - Tordaca
> To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 4:30 PM
> Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp
>
>
>  Rick what 2 hp unit is that? The bigger Minn Kota motor I found was 101
lbs of thrust (about 1.75hp) and I used its original prop, but I had a
problem they are way too big to fit the k-350 design, still thinking what to 
do.I have broke it to one hundred pieces and reassembled it again lots of
times, what do you want to know?
>
>    De: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] En nombre de rick miller
> Enviado el: lunes, 31 de octubre de 2005 16:04
> Para: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> Asunto: [PSUBS-MAILIST] minn kota 2 hp
>  hi
> has anyone played with the minn kota 2 hp unit yet. i was thinking > about 
using it with the brigg and straton 3hp electric outboard's prop and kort
nozzle. have to repitch the prop for the lower hp. it should add about 30%
more power
>  rick m




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