Author Topic: Tow Fish #3 (Read 2600 times)

Roddy · « **on:** April 06, 2011, 05:32:28 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.

RGecy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:48:42 PM »

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

terry0540 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2011, 03:39:12 AM »

Robert
Don't forget me when you get to Charleston.
You might need a deck hand so you both can dive.
Terry

abraquelebout · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:26:10 AM »

nice, small, good job
waiting for picture

sonar2000 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2011, 03:44:35 PM »

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I want one...
Roddy, how does this compare to the model with the oval fins?
Chuck

Rüdiger · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2011, 07:29:53 AM »

Hey Roddy

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

Mvh
Rüdiger

Roddy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2011, 08:23:10 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

Roddy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2011, 08:27:11 AM »

Chuck;

Pool test were very good. Open water water this weekend. Roddy

sonar2000 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:05:05 AM »

Fred, if you get a chance send me a record of the test. one or two will do....Chuck

Roddy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:14:15 AM »

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

sonar2000 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:19:39 AM »

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....

Chuck

Roddy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:22:30 AM »

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

Roddy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:26:37 AM »

OK Chuck Lay off us ret types. Someone has to show you how it is done!
Nap time.

Roddy

sonar2000 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:30:49 AM »

I can associate with naps.

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Chuck

Roddy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2011, 09:14:09 PM »

Hi Gang; Open water test went real good. 15-60' of water,1-7 kt gps boat speed. I'am sticking with this one.

Roddy

sonar2000 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2011, 09:02:23 AM »

Is this your final answer?

?? wow that looks good Roddy.....Great work and craftmanship.....Have you taken any recordings yet?
Chuck

Roddy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:21:58 PM »

Chuck; This one is the one for me. I will ext the cables out to 400-500 Feet at some point in time.

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Lets get wet! Roddy

sonar2000 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2011, 04:41:09 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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