From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Mon Apr 14 15:29:24 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:29:24 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101's lower units In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <416698582.1678846.1744658964359@mail.yahoo.com> 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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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 _______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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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 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 at 2:12 pm, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles wrote: _______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Thu Apr 17 12:22:29 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:22:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101's lower units In-Reply-To: References: <416698582.1678846.1744658964359@mail.yahoo.com> <1633229089.1760501.1744669419745@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1518375182.2933916.1744906950052@mail.yahoo.com> 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 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 wrote: Have you tried TrollingMotorParts.com? On Monday, April 14, 2025 at 05:09:04 PM EDT, Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles 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 _______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles _______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles _______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If the performance is good enough, I might consider a redesign, but at this point in the build, I just want to get the R400 in the water to test all the systems. OAS, I had planned on reaching out to the Chinese supplier you mentioned that has Subconn-compatible connectors, but my guess given the tariff war, this might scuttle this plan.? Nobody said building a PSub was easy. Cheers! On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:43:43 PM CDT, Alan James via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Cliff, there is always my Chinese brushless trolling motors if you get desperate. But who knows what sort of tariff you would be paying on them. It may make them prohibitive. I will be doing a bit of live testing with them when the weather here settles down. Cheers. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Thu Apr 17 13:36:04 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:36:04 -1000 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101's lower units In-Reply-To: <1424921688.2741053.1744858271403@mail.yahoo.com> References: <416698582.1678846.1744658964359@mail.yahoo.com> <1633229089.1760501.1744669419745@mail.yahoo.com> <1424921688.2741053.1744858271403@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I wanted to get some feedback regarding what was recommended to use for removing traces of mastic on my viewports after removing the protective material that was put on by the manufactures of the acrylic viewports when I bought them many years ago. I called them the other day and they reached out to who actually made them and they said to use vinegar or kerosene. I tried the vinegar and it did nothing so I thought I'd check with the group before I tried the kerosene as I don't want to take any chances of marring the surfaces. Greg Cottrell put on the protective material so if you are out there greg and have any advice, let me know. Rick On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 5:43?PM Alan James via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Cliff, there is always my Chinese brushless trolling motors if you get > desperate. But who knows what sort of tariff you would be paying on them. > It may make them prohibitive. > I will be doing a bit of live testing with them when the weather here > settles down. Cheers. > > Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer > > > On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 at 2:12 pm, David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles > wrote: > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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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 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 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I also polished mine afterwards to get out any scratches that might have been there from the removal process. On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:38:36 PM EDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I wanted to get some feedback regarding what was recommended to use for removing traces of mastic on my viewports after removing the protective material that was put on by the manufactures of the acrylic viewports when I bought them many years ago.? I called them the other? day? and they reached out to who actually made them and they said to use vinegar or kerosene. I tried the vinegar and it did nothing so I thought I'd check with the group before I tried the kerosene as I don't want to take any chances of marring the surfaces.Greg Cottrell put on the protective material so if you are out there greg and have any advice, let me know. Rick On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 5:43?PM Alan James via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Cliff, there is always my Chinese brushless trolling motors if you get desperate. But who knows what sort of tariff you would be paying on them. It may make them prohibitive. I will be doing a bit of live testing with them when the weather here settles down. Cheers. 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I also polished mine afterwards to get > out any scratches that might have been there from the removal process. > > > > On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:38:36 PM EDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > I wanted to get some feedback regarding what was recommended to use for > removing traces of mastic on my viewports after removing the protective > material that was put on by the manufactures of the acrylic viewports when > I bought them many years ago. I called them the other day and they > reached out to who actually made them and they said to use vinegar or > kerosene. I tried the vinegar and it did nothing so I thought I'd check > with the group before I tried the kerosene as I don't want to take any > chances of marring the surfaces. > Greg Cottrell put on the protective material so if you are out there greg > and have any advice, let me know. > > Rick > > On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 5:43?PM Alan James via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > Cliff, there is always my Chinese brushless trolling motors if you get > desperate. But who knows what sort of tariff you would be paying on them. > It may make them prohibitive. > I will be doing a bit of live testing with them when the weather here > settles down. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Fri Apr 18 13:54:06 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:54:06 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] MK-101's lower units In-Reply-To: References: <416698582.1678846.1744658964359@mail.yahoo.com> <1633229089.1760501.1744669419745@mail.yahoo.com> <1424921688.2741053.1744858271403@mail.yahoo.com> <1966945457.3007956.1744917229883@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <842086246.3331624.1744998846432@mail.yahoo.com> I used NOVUS with polishing pads on an orbital sander. On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 01:23:27 PM EDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Thanks Jon, what type of product did you use for the polishing?? Rick On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:15?AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Rick, I had the same issue.? I soaked them in a bucket of water for 2-3 days then scraped as much off with my fingernails as possible.? I soaked the remaining with goo-gone.? It took a long time and many applications but I was eventually able to remove it.? I also polished mine afterwards to get out any scratches that might have been there from the removal process. On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:38:36 PM EDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I wanted to get some feedback regarding what was recommended to use for removing traces of mastic on my viewports after removing the protective material that was put on by the manufactures of the acrylic viewports when I bought them many years ago.? I called them the other? day? and they reached out to who actually made them and they said to use vinegar or kerosene. I tried the vinegar and it did nothing so I thought I'd check with the group before I tried the kerosene as I don't want to take any chances of marring the surfaces.Greg Cottrell put on the protective material so if you are out there greg and have any advice, let me know. Rick On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 5:43?PM Alan James via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Cliff, there is always my Chinese brushless trolling motors if you get desperate. But who knows what sort of tariff you would be paying on them. It may make them prohibitive. I will be doing a bit of live testing with them when the weather here settles down. Cheers. 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On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 7:55?AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > I used NOVUS with polishing pads on an orbital sander. > > > > On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 01:23:27 PM EDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > Thanks Jon, what type of product did you use for the polishing? > > > Rick > > On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:15?AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > Rick, I had the same issue. I soaked them in a bucket of water for 2-3 > days then scraped as much off with my fingernails as possible. I soaked > the remaining with goo-gone. It took a long time and many applications but > I was eventually able to remove it. I also polished mine afterwards to get > out any scratches that might have been there from the removal process. > > > > On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:38:36 PM EDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > I wanted to get some feedback regarding what was recommended to use for > removing traces of mastic on my viewports after removing the protective > material that was put on by the manufactures of the acrylic viewports when > I bought them many years ago. I called them the other day and they > reached out to who actually made them and they said to use vinegar or > kerosene. I tried the vinegar and it did nothing so I thought I'd check > with the group before I tried the kerosene as I don't want to take any > chances of marring the surfaces. > Greg Cottrell put on the protective material so if you are out there greg > and have any advice, let me know. > > Rick > > On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 5:43?PM Alan James via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > Cliff, there is always my Chinese brushless trolling motors if you get > desperate. But who knows what sort of tariff you would be paying on them. > It may make them prohibitive. > I will be doing a bit of live testing with them when the weather here > settles down. 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Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer On Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 10:16 am, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I just finished my K-350!?I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it.I also have 44 hours into the trailer.?I also started this project 21 years ago?Next I add up all my expenses?and will let you know what they are. I don't think I will share that with my wife!_______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Fri Apr 18 18:52:21 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Greg via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:52:21 -0500 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: <706792263.3394630.1745015162617@mail.yahoo.com> References: <706792263.3394630.1745015162617@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5D7B311D-3055-4E72-856A-80BE6554E7B5@edison.tech> Way to go Rick!!! There is hope for the rest of us! Best personal regards, Greg > > On Apr 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM, wrote: > > > Congratulations Rick. Have you had it under the water? > > > Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer (https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_315_SearchOrgConquer_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002039&af_sub5=C01_Email_Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=0c38e4b0-a27e-40f9-a211-f4e2de32ab91&af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail&listing=search_organize_conquer) > > > > > > > > On Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 10:16 am, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I just finished my K-350! > > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it. > > > > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > > > > I also started this project 21 years ago? > > > > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. I don't think I will share that with my wife! > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org (mailto:Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org) > > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > > _______________________________________________ Personal_Submersibles mailing list Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Fri Apr 18 19:02:35 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (John Bussard via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:02:35 -0700 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <26D39398-F37F-47AC-9C5C-3F0B3B7D3226@gmail.com> Congratulations, Rick! Well done. John Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2025, at 15:15, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > ? > I just finished my K-350! > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it. > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > I also started this project 21 years ago? > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. I don't think I will share that with my wife! > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Fri Apr 18 19:36:06 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Alec Smyth via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:36:06 -0400 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well now Rick, CONGRATS! Please share baby photos! On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 6:15?PM Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > I just finished my K-350! > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 > hours into it. > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > I also started this project 21 years ago? > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. I don't > think I will share that with my wife! > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Fri Apr 18 20:07:47 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:07:47 -1000 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: <5D7B311D-3055-4E72-856A-80BE6554E7B5@edison.tech> References: <706792263.3394630.1745015162617@mail.yahoo.com> <5D7B311D-3055-4E72-856A-80BE6554E7B5@edison.tech> Message-ID: Thanks guys. As soon as I put the other 8 ports in then she's ready to dip. It's kind of funny as I keep thinking that there is something else I have forgotten after it taking me so long to build. Rick On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 1:47?PM Greg via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Way to go Rick!!! > There is hope for the rest of us! > Best personal regards, > Greg > > > > On Apr 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM, > wrote: > > Congratulations Rick. Have you had it under the water? > > Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer > > > On Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 10:16 am, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles > wrote: > I just finished my K-350! > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 > hours into it. > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > I also started this project 21 years ago? > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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It's kind of funny as I keep thinking that there is something else I > have forgotten after it taking me so long to build. > > > Rick > > On Fri, Apr 18, 2025 at 1:47?PM Greg via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > >> Way to go Rick!!! >> There is hope for the rest of us! >> Best personal regards, >> Greg >> >> >> >> On Apr 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM, > > wrote: >> >> Congratulations Rick. Have you had it under the water? >> >> Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer >> >> >> On Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 10:16 am, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles >> wrote: >> I just finished my K-350! >> I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 >> hours into it. >> I also have 44 hours into the trailer. >> I also started this project 21 years ago? >> Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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A job well done!! > > > > On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 06:16:59 PM EDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > I just finished my K-350! > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 > hours into it. > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > I also started this project 21 years ago? > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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Tim On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Hi Rick, > Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. > Hank > > On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > I just finished my K-350! > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 > hours into it. > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > I also started this project 21 years ago? > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. I don't > think I will share that with my wife! > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > _______________________________________________ > Personal_Submersibles mailing list > Personal_Submersibles at psubs.org > http://www.psubs.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/personal_submersibles > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Mon Apr 21 14:28:34 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:28:34 -0700 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: References: <376760899.3595154.1745095064616@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Rick, What part of the country are you in? Best Regards, David Colombo 804 College Ave Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 (707) 536-1424 www.SeaQuestor.com On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Congratulations, Rick. > Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes. > Tim > > On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > >> Hi Rick, >> Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. >> Hank >> >> On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via >> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >> >> >> I just finished my K-350! >> I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 >> hours into it. >> I also have 44 hours into the trailer. >> I also started this project 21 years ago? >> Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Rick, What part of the country are you in? > Best Regards, > David Colombo > > 804 College Ave > Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 > (707) 536-1424 > www.SeaQuestor.com > > > > On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > >> Congratulations, Rick. >> Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes. >> Tim >> >> On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi Rick, >>> Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. >>> Hank >>> >>> On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via >>> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >>> >>> >>> I just finished my K-350! >>> I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 >>> hours into it. >>> I also have 44 hours into the trailer. >>> I also started this project 21 years ago? >>> Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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Best Regards, David Colombo 804 College Ave Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 (707) 536-1424 www.SeaQuestor.com On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 12:22?PM Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor. > I live on the Big Island David. > > On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > >> Rick, What part of the country are you in? >> Best Regards, >> David Colombo >> >> 804 College Ave >> Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 >> (707) 536-1424 >> www.SeaQuestor.com >> >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >>> Congratulations, Rick. >>> Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes. >>> Tim >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < >>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Rick, >>>> Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. >>>> Hank >>>> >>>> On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via >>>> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> I just finished my K-350! >>>> I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 >>>> hours into it. >>>> I also have 44 hours into the trailer. >>>> I also started this project 21 years ago? >>>> Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Mon Apr 21 20:05:38 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:05:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2026 Announcement References: <947561344.221225.1745280338527.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <947561344.221225.1745280338527@mail.yahoo.com> Announcing the 2026 PSUBS Convention ? PC2026 Location: Islamorada, Florida KeysDates: Jan 31-Feb 7, 2026 We are pleased to announce that the planning of PC2026 hasbegun and we are looking forward to seeing you there.? This will be our third trip to the FloridaKeys where we expect both air and water temperatures to be in the low 70?s (F)coupled with plenty of sunshine. We currently have five submarines committed to attendingthis event including Shackleton, VAST-250, Aquatic, Snoopy, as well as the longawaited unveiling and world premiere of R400.?We expect more PSUBS vessels will be included which will make this amust-see convention for anyone whom has even a passing interest in small mannedsubmarines. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Submarine OwnersWe welcome all vessels including submarines, ROV?s, and AUV?s.? If you?ve got one, we want to see itregardless of whether it is dive-ready, under-construction, or should be in amuseum and we hope you will consider bringing it to this convention.? Please contact admin at psubs.org if you are interested indoing so. SpeakersWe expect to hold technical sessions at this event andinvite you to share your experience or expertise with the group.? We accept almost any subject matter as longas it has some connection to either submersibles or underwaterexploration.? Please contact admin at psubs.org for more info. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Tue Apr 22 08:13:10 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:13:10 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: <561505AD-6C4F-44E4-8F0A-98B24C611354@gmail.com> References: <561505AD-6C4F-44E4-8F0A-98B24C611354@gmail.com> Message-ID: <167098028.360102.1745323990723@mail.yahoo.com> I agree with you on the carrying capacity, I find there's barely enough room for me to maneuver inside the K-600 alone.? However Alec has proven that you can fit two people into a K250, and when I was in Shackleton it was a comfortable ride.? I am still struggling with the emergency drop weight configuration because it is currently behind me and with another person on-board I don't think I'll be able to reach it, never mind the scuttle valve on the rear head.? For that reason, until I can come up with a better configuration, Aquatic is likely going to be a one-man vessel. Jon On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:44:56 PM EDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: It?s kind of funny but no one wants to go on the first trip but plenty on the second!I want to make a number of dives on my own to check out all the systems and get her dialed in.?I am concerned that there is not enough room below my seat for someone to lay safely and comfortably though??Planning to probably take her down to at least 100? and test everything out before the 600? test as if there are any tiny weepers, I?ll want to know about it before she gets too heavy to recover.First splash for trimming will probably be in a week or so ? Rick? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 21, 2025, at 8:52?AM, Rick Patton wrote: ?Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor.?I live on the Big Island David. On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Rick, What part of the country are you in?Best Regards, David Colombo 804 College Ave Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 (707) 536-1424 www.SeaQuestor.com On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Congratulations, Rick.Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes.Tim On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Hi Rick,Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today.Hank On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I just finished my K-350!?I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it.I also have 44 hours into the trailer.?I also started this project 21 years ago?Next I add up all my expenses?and will let you know what they are. 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I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it. I also have 44 hours into the trailer. I also started this project 21 years ago? Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. I don't think I will share that with my wife! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Tue Apr 22 16:35:57 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:35:57 -1000 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Viewports Message-ID: <0070B4EB-3B46-4E2F-B82D-69370EC05504@gmail.com> FYI, I tried kerosene per manufacturer?s recommendation and it worked like a charm!! For those who have bought their acrylic a while ago and they have been sitting with a stick on protection layer on them, might be a good idea to remove it sooner than later and use soft rags to protect them until needed. Rick Sent from my iPhone From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Wed Apr 23 10:00:08 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:08 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: <167098028.360102.1745323990723@mail.yahoo.com> References: <561505AD-6C4F-44E4-8F0A-98B24C611354@gmail.com> <167098028.360102.1745323990723@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1980508436.872128.1745416808760@mail.yahoo.com> Jon,With a sound deadening wall in my new sub, reaching the shut off valves could be a slow process. ?I drilled small holes in the end of the valve levers and attached push pull cables. ?The cables are really intended to shut the valve quickly. ?The cable end is located beside the pilot seat, and there are 6 of them. ?Now I can close and open the valves remotly.Hank On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 06:13:29 AM MDT, Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I agree with you on the carrying capacity, I find there's barely enough room for me to maneuver inside the K-600 alone.? However Alec has proven that you can fit two people into a K250, and when I was in Shackleton it was a comfortable ride.? I am still struggling with the emergency drop weight configuration because it is currently behind me and with another person on-board I don't think I'll be able to reach it, never mind the scuttle valve on the rear head.? For that reason, until I can come up with a better configuration, Aquatic is likely going to be a one-man vessel. Jon On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:44:56 PM EDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: It?s kind of funny but no one wants to go on the first trip but plenty on the second!I want to make a number of dives on my own to check out all the systems and get her dialed in.?I am concerned that there is not enough room below my seat for someone to lay safely and comfortably though??Planning to probably take her down to at least 100? and test everything out before the 600? test as if there are any tiny weepers, I?ll want to know about it before she gets too heavy to recover.First splash for trimming will probably be in a week or so ? Rick? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 21, 2025, at 8:52?AM, Rick Patton wrote: ?Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor.?I live on the Big Island David. On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Rick, What part of the country are you in?Best Regards, David Colombo 804 College Ave Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 (707) 536-1424 www.SeaQuestor.com On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Congratulations, Rick.Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes.Tim On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Hi Rick,Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today.Hank On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I just finished my K-350!?I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it.I also have 44 hours into the trailer.?I also started this project 21 years ago?Next I add up all my expenses?and will let you know what they are. 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Jon On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:02:20 AM EDT, hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Jon,With a sound deadening wall in my new sub, reaching the shut off valves could be a slow process. ?I drilled small holes in the end of the valve levers and attached push pull cables. ?The cables are really intended to shut the valve quickly. ?The cable end is located beside the pilot seat, and there are 6 of them. ?Now I can close and open the valves remotly.Hank On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 06:13:29 AM MDT, Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I agree with you on the carrying capacity, I find there's barely enough room for me to maneuver inside the K-600 alone.? However Alec has proven that you can fit two people into a K250, and when I was in Shackleton it was a comfortable ride.? I am still struggling with the emergency drop weight configuration because it is currently behind me and with another person on-board I don't think I'll be able to reach it, never mind the scuttle valve on the rear head.? For that reason, until I can come up with a better configuration, Aquatic is likely going to be a one-man vessel. Jon On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:44:56 PM EDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: It?s kind of funny but no one wants to go on the first trip but plenty on the second!I want to make a number of dives on my own to check out all the systems and get her dialed in.?I am concerned that there is not enough room below my seat for someone to lay safely and comfortably though??Planning to probably take her down to at least 100? and test everything out before the 600? test as if there are any tiny weepers, I?ll want to know about it before she gets too heavy to recover.First splash for trimming will probably be in a week or so ? Rick? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 21, 2025, at 8:52?AM, Rick Patton wrote: ?Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor.?I live on the Big Island David. On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Rick, What part of the country are you in?Best Regards, David Colombo 804 College Ave Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 (707) 536-1424 www.SeaQuestor.com On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Congratulations, Rick.Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes.Tim On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles wrote: Hi Rick,Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today.Hank On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles wrote: I just finished my K-350!?I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 hours into it.I also have 44 hours into the trailer.?I also started this project 21 years ago?Next I add up all my expenses?and will let you know what they are. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Wed Apr 23 13:58:16 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:58:16 -1000 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: <1017191158.883664.1745417547565@mail.yahoo.com> References: <561505AD-6C4F-44E4-8F0A-98B24C611354@gmail.com> <167098028.360102.1745323990723@mail.yahoo.com> <1980508436.872128.1745416808760@mail.yahoo.com> <1017191158.883664.1745417547565@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I also attached a pull cord that goes through the plywood floor for the VBT hull shut off as it pulls straight up but the other three in the back dome go athwartships so I would have to attach pulleys somehow. Rick On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 4:25?AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Thanks Hank, I have had that thought rolling around my mind as a possible > solution as well so I'm glad to hear that someone else has implemented it > effectively. > > Jon > > > On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:02:20 AM EDT, hank pronk via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > Jon, > With a sound deadening wall in my new sub, reaching the shut off valves > could be a slow process. I drilled small holes in the end of the valve > levers and attached push pull cables. The cables are really intended to > shut the valve quickly. The cable end is located beside the pilot seat, > and there are 6 of them. Now I can close and open the valves remotly. > Hank > > > On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 06:13:29 AM MDT, Jon Wallace via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > I agree with you on the carrying capacity, I find there's barely enough > room for me to maneuver inside the K-600 alone. However Alec has proven > that you can fit two people into a K250, and when I was in Shackleton it > was a comfortable ride. I am still struggling with the emergency drop > weight configuration because it is currently behind me and with another > person on-board I don't think I'll be able to reach it, never mind the > scuttle valve on the rear head. For that reason, until I can come up with > a better configuration, Aquatic is likely going to be a one-man vessel. > > Jon > > > On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:44:56 PM EDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > It?s kind of funny but no one wants to go on the first trip but plenty on > the second! > I want to make a number of dives on my own to check out all the systems > and get her dialed in. > I am concerned that there is not enough room below my seat for someone to > lay safely and comfortably though?? > Planning to probably take her down to at least 100? and test everything > out before the 600? test as if there are any tiny weepers, I?ll want to > know about it before she gets too heavy to recover. > First splash for trimming will probably be in a week or so ? > > Rick > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 21, 2025, at 8:52?AM, Rick Patton wrote: > > ? > Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor. > I live on the Big Island David. > > On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > Rick, What part of the country are you in? > Best Regards, > David Colombo > > 804 College Ave > Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 > (707) 536-1424 > www.SeaQuestor.com > > > > On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > Congratulations, Rick. > Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes. > Tim > > On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > Hi Rick, > Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. > Hank > > On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via > Personal_Submersibles wrote: > > > I just finished my K-350! > I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 > hours into it. > I also have 44 hours into the trailer. > I also started this project 21 years ago? > Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Wed Apr 23 14:09:39 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:09:39 -0600 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Thu Apr 24 05:44:37 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:44:37 +0100 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Rick. Bit of a late reply, but I used a car bonnet (you might call it the "hood") pull cable, connected to both drop weight handles. One pull of the cable releases both weights. It works surprisingly well for a simple solutions. I managed to find a pic of it on my old website. http://www.guernseysubmarine.com/Extended_files/Page23665.htm Regards James On Wed, 23 Apr 2025 at 19:10, hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Rick, use marine push pull cables > Hank > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 23, 2025, at 11:58?AM, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > > ? > I also attached a pull cord that goes through the plywood floor for the > VBT hull shut off as it pulls straight up but the other three in the back > dome go athwartships so I would have to attach pulleys somehow. > > Rick > > On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 4:25?AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > >> Thanks Hank, I have had that thought rolling around my mind as a possible >> solution as well so I'm glad to hear that someone else has implemented it >> effectively. >> >> Jon >> >> >> On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:02:20 AM EDT, hank pronk via >> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >> >> >> Jon, >> With a sound deadening wall in my new sub, reaching the shut off valves >> could be a slow process. I drilled small holes in the end of the valve >> levers and attached push pull cables. The cables are really intended to >> shut the valve quickly. The cable end is located beside the pilot seat, >> and there are 6 of them. Now I can close and open the valves remotly. >> Hank >> >> >> On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 06:13:29 AM MDT, Jon Wallace via >> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >> >> >> I agree with you on the carrying capacity, I find there's barely enough >> room for me to maneuver inside the K-600 alone. However Alec has proven >> that you can fit two people into a K250, and when I was in Shackleton it >> was a comfortable ride. I am still struggling with the emergency drop >> weight configuration because it is currently behind me and with another >> person on-board I don't think I'll be able to reach it, never mind the >> scuttle valve on the rear head. For that reason, until I can come up with >> a better configuration, Aquatic is likely going to be a one-man vessel. >> >> Jon >> >> >> On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:44:56 PM EDT, Rick Patton via >> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >> >> >> It?s kind of funny but no one wants to go on the first trip but plenty on >> the second! >> I want to make a number of dives on my own to check out all the systems >> and get her dialed in. >> I am concerned that there is not enough room below my seat for someone to >> lay safely and comfortably though?? >> Planning to probably take her down to at least 100? and test everything >> out before the 600? test as if there are any tiny weepers, I?ll want to >> know about it before she gets too heavy to recover. >> First splash for trimming will probably be in a week or so ? >> >> Rick >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 21, 2025, at 8:52?AM, Rick Patton wrote: >> >> ? >> Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor. >> I live on the Big Island David. >> >> On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >> Rick, What part of the country are you in? >> Best Regards, >> David Colombo >> >> 804 College Ave >> Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 >> (707) 536-1424 >> www.SeaQuestor.com >> >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >> Congratulations, Rick. >> Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes. >> Tim >> >> On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >> Hi Rick, >> Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. >> Hank >> >> On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via >> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >> >> >> I just finished my K-350! >> I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 >> hours into it. >> I also have 44 hours into the trailer. >> I also started this project 21 years ago? >> Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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URL: From personal_submersibles at psubs.org Thu Apr 24 12:32:11 2025 From: personal_submersibles at psubs.org (Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:32:11 -1000 Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] K-350 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for your cable input. I'll double check but not sure that method will work due to a couple of 90 degree turns that they would have to make?? Rick On Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 12:57?AM James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles < personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > Hi Rick. > Bit of a late reply, but I used a car bonnet (you might call it the > "hood") pull cable, connected to both drop weight handles. One pull of the > cable releases both weights. It works surprisingly well for a simple > solutions. > > I managed to find a pic of it on my old website. > http://www.guernseysubmarine.com/Extended_files/Page23665.htm > > Regards > James > > > > On Wed, 23 Apr 2025 at 19:10, hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < > personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: > >> Rick, use marine push pull cables >> Hank >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 23, 2025, at 11:58?AM, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >> ? >> I also attached a pull cord that goes through the plywood floor for the >> VBT hull shut off as it pulls straight up but the other three in the back >> dome go athwartships so I would have to attach pulleys somehow. >> >> Rick >> >> On Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 4:25?AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles < >> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Hank, I have had that thought rolling around my mind as a >>> possible solution as well so I'm glad to hear that someone else has >>> implemented it effectively. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:02:20 AM EDT, hank pronk via >>> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >>> >>> >>> Jon, >>> With a sound deadening wall in my new sub, reaching the shut off valves >>> could be a slow process. I drilled small holes in the end of the valve >>> levers and attached push pull cables. The cables are really intended to >>> shut the valve quickly. The cable end is located beside the pilot seat, >>> and there are 6 of them. Now I can close and open the valves remotly. >>> Hank >>> >>> >>> On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 06:13:29 AM MDT, Jon Wallace via >>> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >>> >>> >>> I agree with you on the carrying capacity, I find there's barely enough >>> room for me to maneuver inside the K-600 alone. However Alec has proven >>> that you can fit two people into a K250, and when I was in Shackleton it >>> was a comfortable ride. I am still struggling with the emergency drop >>> weight configuration because it is currently behind me and with another >>> person on-board I don't think I'll be able to reach it, never mind the >>> scuttle valve on the rear head. For that reason, until I can come up with >>> a better configuration, Aquatic is likely going to be a one-man vessel. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:44:56 PM EDT, Rick Patton via >>> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >>> >>> >>> It?s kind of funny but no one wants to go on the first trip but plenty >>> on the second! >>> I want to make a number of dives on my own to check out all the systems >>> and get her dialed in. >>> I am concerned that there is not enough room below my seat for someone >>> to lay safely and comfortably though?? >>> Planning to probably take her down to at least 100? and test everything >>> out before the 600? test as if there are any tiny weepers, I?ll want to >>> know about it before she gets too heavy to recover. >>> First splash for trimming will probably be in a week or so ? >>> >>> Rick >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Apr 21, 2025, at 8:52?AM, Rick Patton wrote: >>> >>> ? >>> Thanks all! been a 20 year endeavor. >>> I live on the Big Island David. >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29?AM David Colombo via Personal_Submersibles < >>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >>> >>> Rick, What part of the country are you in? >>> Best Regards, >>> David Colombo >>> >>> 804 College Ave >>> Santa Rosa, CA. 95404 >>> (707) 536-1424 >>> www.SeaQuestor.com >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 10:52?AM Tim Novak via Personal_Submersibles < >>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >>> >>> Congratulations, Rick. >>> Looking forward to hearing how the shake down cruise goes. >>> Tim >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:38?PM hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles < >>> personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Rick, >>> Fantastic, and I can only imagine the cost to build the same sub today. >>> Hank >>> >>> On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 04:15:06 PM MDT, Rick Patton via >>> Personal_Submersibles wrote: >>> >>> >>> I just finished my K-350! >>> I kept pretty accurate time for my total construction and I have 1,522 >>> hours into it. >>> I also have 44 hours into the trailer. >>> I also started this project 21 years ago? >>> Next I add up all my expenses and will let you know what they are. 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