Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Sea Trials - Bionic Guppy

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

Nice job Jim!!

Jon


On 6/26/2010 3:40 PM, kocpnt tds.net wrote:
> Hi All,
> Test # 5 was by far the best ever!
> The long frustrating electrical problem with the port forward thruster 
> is finally solved. While I ordered 3 101's I really received 2 101's 
> and a 24 volt thruster. Unfortunately this was discovered only after 
> purchasing another thruster and controller. Apparently, the controller 
> tried to save the 24 volt thruster when current draw was too high, by 
> shutting it down.
> Also am beginning to get a good handle on the amount of reserve 
> bouyancy availible. Went out with myself, another person 220# and 228 
> # of lead. Was able to get exactly neutral bouyancy  by taking on 
> about 300# of water in the hard tanks (1/2 of my capacity). After 
> blowing hard and soft ballast we were able to walk on the deck with 
> out getting our feet wet!
> NOW, I'm going to put my PSUBS stickers on my Guppy!
> Best Regards,
> Jim K




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