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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1200 on: September 23, 2008, 11:43:47 am »

I knew it  I knew it ! Kiwi water-jet  >:(
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1201 on: September 23, 2008, 05:16:04 pm »

Jet or Maglev drive?

Possibly 'jet' Martin.  ::)

There was a guy experimenting with a motor over on RCG with the prop in an enclosed tube...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=817889&highlight=36v

Seems to me, it will 'suck' in the bow wave and also 'ram' it in through the front of the pipe as the hull moves forwards. Also, by reducing the exit of the pipe, there should be a 'jet engine' effect... in theory.. possibly.. maybe...  O0
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1202 on: September 26, 2008, 09:13:08 am »

I've made up the main Bitt's.. and sewn / epoxied them to the bulkheads.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1203 on: September 26, 2008, 02:00:00 pm »

Oh I just can't wait to see these zapping across the lake, that's thinking outside the box (or in this case the springer)
 O0 O0
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1204 on: September 26, 2008, 04:45:12 pm »


This is the beginings of the 'O' and 'J' types from the TBW's.  O0

An "O.J. Springer"   :o

Will it have a big police escort   :police:  :police:

The tube is to fire out lawyers, right?

Danny
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1205 on: September 28, 2008, 04:12:00 am »

The 'O' (Outboard) Type
Its had its bottom added and i have begun to fabricate the 'outboard' steering system..

The 'J' (Jet) Type
Its also had its bottom added and after much cutting and carving, the jet pipe has been inserted through the hull...  :o
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1206 on: September 28, 2008, 06:16:44 am »

Hey toes.

Is the rudder for the jet drive going to be in the pipe?

Andre
Over here in Portland
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1207 on: September 28, 2008, 06:39:39 am »

Hey toes.

Is the rudder for the jet drive going to be in the pipe?

Andre
Over here in Portland

No Andre..

The 'rudder' will be a kort fitted over the end of the jet pipe.

Toes
Just over the Columbia River in Vancouver
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1208 on: October 01, 2008, 11:07:27 pm »


Is the rudder for the jet drive going to be in the pipe?


The 'rudder' will be a kort fitted over the end of the jet pipe.


Like this..  O0
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1209 on: October 02, 2008, 04:48:36 am »

Once again, lovely workmanship!   O0
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Re: Springer Tugs........Mini-springer?
« Reply #1210 on: October 02, 2008, 02:24:33 pm »

Hi Guys.
Thought you might appreciate these pics of Arthur Pickering's new 'Mini-Springer'. It packs quite a punch even for a little 'un as you will see.
Cheers,
Ian.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1211 on: October 02, 2008, 04:39:33 pm »

Ahh look the pusher has had a baby  :) and is that its daddy in the last pic ,sweet :)
What a lovely little sprig  any more pics and dimentions.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1212 on: October 02, 2008, 04:51:37 pm »

I will see Arthur this weekend so will ask him for details...........size, motor, batteries etc. might see if I can get some closeup photos too.
Cheers,
Ian.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1213 on: October 04, 2008, 02:14:54 am »

Once again, lovely workmanship!   O0

.. and this is the business end of the setup..
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1214 on: October 04, 2008, 08:51:13 pm »

now that looks interesting toes, how are you going to apply the drive to the shaft,will this be a direct drive with the shaft set at an angle to the tube as with home made bow thrusters or through a bevel gear .
Cant wait for the next installment
daz
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1215 on: October 04, 2008, 09:22:07 pm »

If you look at the right of the pic, you will see a 1/8th flexi
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1216 on: October 04, 2008, 09:56:44 pm »

Your right  Andy ,i have never used a flexi drive never mind seen one up close so i wouldn't have a clue what one looks like .
can they be cut to size or are you limited to pre determined sizes
daz
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1217 on: October 04, 2008, 11:09:22 pm »

Hi Daz,

You can cut the motor end with a high speed cutting disc in a mini drill.
The cable to motor joint is either a rigid tube with grub screws or a more complicated system that works like a drill chuck.
Bob
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1218 on: October 05, 2008, 08:19:55 am »

or a more complicated system that works like a drill chuck.

That system is known as a hex-flex and can be bought from ASTEC Models. It is far better than a standard coupling IMHO. One problem is getting the right sort of flexi cable, (Octura is by far the best) some of the stuff has a high carbon content and unless it is taken out oif the boat, cleaned and oiled after each day's use it will soon go solid and all 'grungy.' I tried some ETTI flexi cable and within 4 weeks it was as stiff as a ramrod and rusted up.
Cheers,
Ian.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1219 on: October 05, 2008, 12:15:16 pm »

Your right  Andy ,i have never used a flexi drive never mind seen one up close so i wouldn't have a clue what one looks like .
can they be cut to size or are you limited to pre determined sizes
daz

You can cut then to size, but with a dremel but very carefully, if it 'blues' (gets too hot) theny it will be a bin job
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1220 on: October 05, 2008, 12:40:32 pm »

When I first used a flexi shaft it was just after reading an article on use after care etc.
One of the points made, was that if it got hot blued etc. this helped it to NOT unravel after cutting, as the wire lost its tension, but only at the very end.
This was only the opinion of the author and not one against your posting.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1221 on: October 05, 2008, 07:51:19 pm »

Well Bob,
some folks like to silver solder the end which fits into the coupling and then it won't unravel. The bonus with using the Octura flex cable is that it need never come out of the boat because it won't rust. (That's what Big 'E' told me and he has flexis that have been in his boats for months and months without rusting)

Keep on singin matey!
Cheers,
Ian.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1222 on: October 05, 2008, 09:30:04 pm »

Well Ian
If you silver solder the end, wont it get very hot. !!! ???  OR  what about it developing a constant bend from being left in and then vibrating badly in use.

I'll keep singin, if you keep looking tall
 PS hope you had a great day today
  PPS you've already forgotton more about flexies than I'll ever know

PPPS must not hijack this thread.           Doh
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Re: Springer Tugs - More on Arthur's mini-springer
« Reply #1223 on: October 06, 2008, 11:42:04 am »

Hi again.
As promised here are a few more pics of Arthur's mini-springer. The only info I have is that it measures 5" x 2" and is powered by a tiny motor from a DVD player and 4 x 2/3A NiMh cells.
Enjoy the pics.
Cheers,
Ian
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PS. Bob, it's only the end 15mm into the coupling that is s/soldered on a flexi shaft.
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Re: Springer Tugs
« Reply #1224 on: October 06, 2008, 02:35:18 pm »

wow that is even smaller than i thought  talk about bath tub sailing if the weather gets that bad he could sail in the sink O0 .
lovely pics of the sprig and the barges.
daz
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