[PSUBS-MAILIST] K-600 new motor mounts

[Douglas Suhr via Personal_Submersibles]

Really looking forward to diving on the K-600, pleased to see the work
continues Jon. ~ Douglas S.

On 6/6/17, james cottrell via Personal_Submersibles
<personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
> Hank,
> Just taking stock of what I have to work with for future subs. I'm very
> curious about your sub elementary. What are the specs on the hull?
> Thanks,
> Greg
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>       From: hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles
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>  Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 6:24 AM
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> Greg,The closest I have tested to your sphere was 48 inch by .250 and
> 516-70.  I was limited to 200 feet of water in Moyie Lake and I think it hit
> 190 with no problems.  I would have liked to test it to 500 and am sure it
> would have passed.
> What do you have in mind for this sphere?  this sounds exciting.  Hank
>
>     On Monday, June 5, 2017 10:20 PM, james cottrell via
> Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
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>  Hank,
> I have a steel sphere that is 48" diameter x .320" thick mild steel. Have
> you ever depth tested anything similar?
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
>       From: hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles
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>  Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 4:04 PM
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> Hi Jon,I can't see how your going to secure the motor to the channels.  I
> have a simple and cheap solution that I use for Elementary.  Just split
> an appropriate size pipe that matches the motor diameter then put slits in
> the channel for heavy duty ss hose clamps. weld the split pipe to the
> channel.   It is easy and looks professional.  You may have a plan already,
> just wanted to throw it out there.Hank
>
>     On Monday, June 5, 2017 7:06 AM, Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles
> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
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> I've attached new motor mounts for the MinnKota 101's onto the aft ballast
> tank framework.  This puts them each at about a 30 degree angle from
> center-line which should work great for my "tractor" type control, however I
> realize now that if one of the motors quits I will be running around in
> circles.  I have the option of adding a rudder but am not going to do that.
>  I'll live with it for now and see how it goes.
> The motors will be cradled in the 4-inch channel and held in with SS or Alum
> straps.
> Jon
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