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

Thu Apr 17 14:42:27 EDT 2025

Hi Cliff, My guy got back to me and said, "101's gone by the way of the
Dodo".  Also that the 112#, 4.5" dia motor is considerably heavier and more
expensive and at speed draw more amps then the 101's.

Best Regards,
David Colombo

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

On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> 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.
>
> [image: Inline image]
> Cliff
>
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