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Other Interest => DIY - Side Scan Sonar and towfish => Topic started by: Roddy on April 06, 2011, 08:32:28 PM
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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]
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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
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Robert
Don't forget me when you get to Charleston.
You might need a deck hand so you both can dive.
Terry
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;)
nice, small, good job
waiting for picture
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:'(... :'(...
I want one...
Roddy, how does this compare to the model with the oval fins?
Chuck
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Hey Roddy :D
What is this on the nose off your towfish, a camera ?
Mvh
Rüdiger
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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
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Chuck;
Pool test were very good. Open water water this weekend. Roddy
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Fred, if you get a chance send me a record of the test. one or two will do....Chuck
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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
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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
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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
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OK Chuck Lay off us ret types. Someone has to show you how it is done!
Nap time. >:D
Roddy
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I can associate with naps. ::).... :o ....... 8)
Chuck
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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
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Is this your final answer?????? wow that looks good Roddy.....Great work and craftmanship.....Have you taken any recordings yet?
Chuck
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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
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Absolutely......you may have found a 4th career..........Robert and I need to get by by your place and check the BXXX out.
Chuck