04-27-2010, 01:41 PM
[quote TubeDude]
[#0000ff]BUT...that is not possible with the FLOAT POWER, as you pointed out. Since the motor extends down into the water you gotta take it out a ways to get launched. Guess that is ONE of the reasons why I never got one.[/#0000ff]
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After my first run with the Float Power, I am already wishing I had your setup. I will see if I can return it and look for a used U shape tube. Aside from the motor extending down, it is also a tight fit to put the motor and battery through the small donut hole. Combined that with the weight of the motor and battery, it is a two man job really.
[quote TubeDude]
[#0000ff]I have a few more tweaks on the system to make after the shakedown cruise. Then I will post a complete pictorial on the system...including the simple but effective frame (PVC...what else?) that holds both the motor and battery.[/#0000ff] [/quote]
I can't wait for this. And if I do swap the Float Power for another U shaped tube, I am sure I may need a visit to the tubetorium for some help on putting this together.
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[#0000ff]BUT...that is not possible with the FLOAT POWER, as you pointed out. Since the motor extends down into the water you gotta take it out a ways to get launched. Guess that is ONE of the reasons why I never got one.[/#0000ff]
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After my first run with the Float Power, I am already wishing I had your setup. I will see if I can return it and look for a used U shape tube. Aside from the motor extending down, it is also a tight fit to put the motor and battery through the small donut hole. Combined that with the weight of the motor and battery, it is a two man job really.
[quote TubeDude]
[#0000ff]I have a few more tweaks on the system to make after the shakedown cruise. Then I will post a complete pictorial on the system...including the simple but effective frame (PVC...what else?) that holds both the motor and battery.[/#0000ff] [/quote]
I can't wait for this. And if I do swap the Float Power for another U shaped tube, I am sure I may need a visit to the tubetorium for some help on putting this together.
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