[PSUBS-MAILIST] trackdrive

[James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles]

check out this tracked monster.

http://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/smd-ltd/intervention-underwater-rovs-maximum-depth-1000-m-40164-317069.html


On 24 July 2014 12:51, hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> Alan,
> The fellow that helps me test and dive my subs is a huge fan of tracks on
> a sub.  We debate this for hrs after a big struggle at a lake trying to
> launch.  This idea would be the ultimate system.  The problem is, if it
> were electric, the power consumption would be huge and put a big drain on
> your batteries.  I figured the only way to do it would be with a gas motor
> hyd power pack.  Hook up the quick connectors to launch, then disconnect.
> The next problem is, tracks, even rubber, are very heavy. The setup could
> weigh 1,000 lb easily if it is carrying a sub.  Then there is the cost,
> think big!  :-)    It would be the ultimate though!
> Hank
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