mohave_steve
Contributor
Hello All,
I have been watching the discussions of DIY scooters with some interest and considering using a Minkota trolling motor for this application.
I have read that the Minkota motors "MAY" be usable with no modification down to 130fsw. I am not sure I want to be the one to test this
My thought: place the motor, controller and batteries in a PVC housing with a relatively low friction O-ring seal on the motor shaft and preasurize the housing with a pony bottle and reg. Reg would adjust preassure inside the housing proportionate to depth keeping the preassure inside slightly higher than the outside water preassure.
What do you think?
Also, does ayone know what the thrust of the popular scooter are? I have a Minkota 30lb motor available but I am not sure if that would be adequate.
Thanks
Steve
I have been watching the discussions of DIY scooters with some interest and considering using a Minkota trolling motor for this application.
I have read that the Minkota motors "MAY" be usable with no modification down to 130fsw. I am not sure I want to be the one to test this
My thought: place the motor, controller and batteries in a PVC housing with a relatively low friction O-ring seal on the motor shaft and preasurize the housing with a pony bottle and reg. Reg would adjust preassure inside the housing proportionate to depth keeping the preassure inside slightly higher than the outside water preassure.
What do you think?
Also, does ayone know what the thrust of the popular scooter are? I have a Minkota 30lb motor available but I am not sure if that would be adequate.
Thanks
Steve