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Title: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 06, 2011, 08:32:28 PM
20.0 in,2.0 in dia. 11.0 lbs wt.

CCTV B/W IR LLTV.
7972c ducer.
1 ea BH 10.0' ext.
3 ea HB 30.0' ext.
135.0' Poly rope.
8 in 1x1" al tube.
3 ea 2 in hose clamps.
1 D shackle 1.0 in.
2 hours well spent.

Pool tested At 1-7 kts trac true.[attachment=3][attachment=3][attachment=3][attachment=4][attachment=4]
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: RGecy on April 07, 2011, 01:48:42 AM
Roddy,

Very nice!  I look forward to some SI images as well as some video from the SeaView.  We really need to hook up at some point and do some diving!

Robert
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: terry0540 on April 07, 2011, 06:39:12 AM
Robert
Don't forget me when you get to Charleston.
You might need a deck hand so you both can dive.
Terry
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: abraquelebout on April 07, 2011, 01:26:10 PM
 ;)
nice, small, good job
waiting for picture
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: sonar2000 on April 07, 2011, 06:44:35 PM
 :'(... :'(...
I want one...
Roddy, how does this compare to the model with the oval fins?
Chuck
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Rüdiger on April 08, 2011, 10:29:53 AM
Hey Roddy :D

What is this on the nose off your towfish, a camera ?

Mvh
Rüdiger
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 08, 2011, 11:23:10 AM
Rudiger;

    Yes it is a camera. The system is a drop cam by Sea View Mfg Co.
    Rated to 150 feet, B%W LLTV, IR, and lights, Plugs into any tv or
    laptop. $125.00 on Ebay.
      I added the tow mounts, xducer mount and xducer.
      Total cost $405.00 US.  Enjoy Roddy
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 08, 2011, 11:27:11 AM
Chuck;

    Pool test were very good. Open water water this weekend.  Roddy
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: sonar2000 on April 08, 2011, 02:05:05 PM
Fred, if you get a chance send me a record of the test.  one or two will do....Chuck
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 08, 2011, 02:14:15 PM
Chuck; As soon as I get my boat back from the shop I will mail you About four hours of wk footage . Charleston CIV WAR wk's/WW2 wk's.

 Enjoy Roddy >:D
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: sonar2000 on April 08, 2011, 02:19:39 PM
Thanks, get these things located and then lets schedule some dives. 
Robert, Terry and I need some new dives.....

You have too much free time.  Retires are supposed to be busy all the time with community help and volunteerism.... ;D
Chuck
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 08, 2011, 02:22:30 PM
Robert and Terry; My offshore boat is in the shop till 4/28/11 atlest.
    As soon as it's out and tested I think we might find one or three to look at for a dive/fishing. There are no deck hands everyone FISHING!
    Looking to it.  Enjoy Roddy :) 8) >:D
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 08, 2011, 02:26:37 PM
OK Chuck Lay off us ret types. Someone has to show you how it is done!
Nap time.  >:D
    Roddy
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: sonar2000 on April 08, 2011, 02:30:49 PM
I can associate with naps.   ::).... :o ....... 8)
Chuck

Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 11, 2011, 12:14:09 AM
Hi Gang; Open water test went real good. 15-60' of water,1-7 kt gps boat speed. I'am sticking with this one. ;D >:D  Roddy
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: sonar2000 on April 11, 2011, 12:02:23 PM
Is this your final answer??????  wow that looks good Roddy.....Great work and craftmanship.....Have you taken any recordings yet?
Chuck
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: Roddy on April 11, 2011, 06:21:58 PM
Chuck; This one is the one for me. I will ext the cables out to 400-500 Feet at some point in time. ;D,, 8) Lets get wet! Roddy
Title: Re: Tow Fish #3
Post by: sonar2000 on April 11, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
Absolutely......you may have found a 4th career..........Robert and I need to get by by your place and check the BXXX out. 
Chuck
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