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Howdy Frank, Thanks. Trouble with this is that you have to travel a
fair way from wherever you launch it to the dive spots. I looked at
trying to modify the design that Harold had built for the K350 that was up for
grabs. Ok until you get caught with some bad weather and downunder here
that can happen a fair bit although it is reasonably settled around Feb thru
April. New Zealand is just about police state for trying to tow anything
that heavy without all the proper docs and approvals. I’m working
on a few ideas. One of them is based on a sinkable platform between
a couple of plastic pontoons. Again a problem in a sea if you get caught
out. You can have 4 seasons in one day here. Might be best to ship
it to Fiji where things area bit more lax. Still working on the other
design!! Chs Hugh From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of ShellyDalg@aol.com Hi Hugh. That sounds fantastic!!!! I've always been impressed by
the com sub info that's come up from time to time. Congratulations! It looks like a real nice boat. I knew the speed and horse power
numbers were wrong, but there's upgrades that can be added as you get more
familiar with it that shouldn't take too much work or expense. It is a heavy little bugger. You may be able to build a trailer
for it so it won't be so expensive or complicated to take it out for the day. I have a few ideas on mounting an outboard motor on mine for
surface transport, and then bringing the outboard inside when I dive. Mostly
just to save time and battery power during surface transports to the dive
location. I bet you could set something up on yours like that. A little 20
horse outboard like a Merc or Honda is pretty easy to lift and stow, and will
run a long time on 5 gallons of gas. Again, congratulations, and have lots of
fun with your new boat. VERY cool!!!!!!! Frank D.
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