[PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101's lower units

[Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles]

 Thanks, Dave, for making these two saltwater MK 101 available.  I am working on multiple angles on this as we speak.  As Jon suggested, I reached out to Trollingmotorparts.com with a part list for the freshwater MD-101.  I will see what it would cost to buy all the parts for the four thrusters and assemble.  Even if I get complete lower units, for the R400 I have modified the brushed end to accept three standoffs to support the ducted nozzle for the two horizontal thrusters.  All of these need to be modified to accept the new HP seal approach that Alec and I developed.  After I hear back from Trollingmotorparts.com, I will know the cost of going this route.  
After you hear back from your supplier, we can decide whether to use your two saltwater lower units.
I will be in touch off-list when I hear back.  Let me know if you find out anything from your supplier.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers!
    On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 09:13:27 PM CDT, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:  
 
 Hi Cliff, When I Started the SeaQuestor I bought 6 lower units with props of the salt water 101. I put 2 on the VAST,  Its going to be quite some time before I even get close to getting ready to mount units on the SeaQuestor. I have two units still in their original boxes that could be shipped to you. I can check to see what I paid for them. With their weight I have no Idea on shipping cost but can look into it for you.  
Best Regards,
David Colombo

804 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA. 95404
(707) 536-1424
www.SeaQuestor.com



On Mon, Apr 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

 Have you tried TrollingMotorParts.com?


    On Monday, April 14, 2025 at 05:09:04 PM EDT, Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:  
 
  I am in the middle of the R400 build. I am trying to source four Minn-Kota 101 lower units, part number 2886289 or similar. Minn Kota has discontinued manufacturing these replacement lower units, so I am hoping you might have squirreled away some and would be willing to let me purchase them from you. Alternatively, can you share if you know of a source with or without the support shaft?  I know MK now makes a 4.5" diameter lower unit rated at 112 lbs, but this will not work with the thruster parts I have already fabricated.

Cliff
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