fuel saving Pods

[Tracy]

Ok, thanks, Tracy. Please record the wake pattern behind your boat. Here is a sample a friend did today before I pod his small boat. Tried to put up a video and could not. So will try another way.

Will do. I'm not sure where exactly they would mount on the charter boat. It doesn't have trim tabs as it has outboard mounted outboards. Possibly along the rear of the hull or in the center under the elevator.

 

[lionfish-eater]

Hi Bob I would be happy to try the pods on Fins.
She is a 28' Carver Mariner with a single 260 hp 5.7 liter mercruiser

I don't really have a way to accurately measure fuel consumption.
I can measure speed and top rpm before and after, as well as videos of wake.

We have a short boating season here and the boat will be pulled in a few weeks.

I could take some "before" measurements now and install the pods when I put the boat in storage. I would then be ready for the spring launch if that works for you.

Thanks David

 

[Bob Evans]

Will do. I'm not sure where exactly they would mount on the charter boat. It doesn't have trim tabs as it has outboard mounted outboards. Possibly along the rear of the hull or in the center under the elevator.

Tracy here is the placement for hull. Thanks. Bob Evans

 

[Bob Evans]

Hi Bob I would be happy to try the pods on Fins.
She is a 28' Carver Mariner with a single 260 hp 5.7 liter mercruiser

I don't really have a way to accurately measure fuel consumption.
I can measure speed and top rpm before and after, as well as videos of wake.

We have a short boating season here and the boat will be pulled in a few weeks.

I could take some "before" measurements now and install the pods when I put the boat in storage. I would then be ready for the spring launch if that works for you.

Thanks David

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David, you are on. Thanks for the images and please send me a mailing address at bobevans@aerohance.com. Kind of shooting from the hip right now, but with all your support we can get the data. Love the Name of your boat. Kind of fitting since the concept of these pods can be from the Force Fins. Please give me a measurement from the sides to the outboard motor area. This way I will send enough pods for you. This is going to be fun. Again, Thank you Bob My images with and with pods.

 

[Bob Evans]

Our first upload of a livingston hull. Will Marine Pod today and next week our friend will rerun. Will also post Podding pictures of placement. Thanks Lion-fish for address.

 

[Bob Evans]

Well,

the smallest Marine Pod project. Glad Susanne put up a Force Fin Banner for all to see coming into Ballard Locks, Seattle.

 

[Bob Evans]

Our Father caught me with my Box Kite and wrote on the side CHAOS. Fathers always have an idea about their children. In this case, I love CHAOS, and my Dad knew it. Weaving water or air is a new adventure for our work to reduce drag. I sure appreciate sharing and working with other Scuba Board members. Let's stir

up the CHAOS.

 

[Gone for diving]

You should send these guys some, they definitely think outside the box,
Bobtailing with it, and measure watts,
its so easy to see the difference.

Although there loads are not even close to aerodynamic.

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They kinda stole my idea.
Diesel electric

 

[Bob Evans]

You should send these guys some, they definitely think outside the box,
Bobtailing with it, and measure watts,
its so easy to see the difference.

Although there loads are not even close to aerodynamic.

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They kinda stole my idea.
Diesel electric

Thanks for the idea. I was thinking along those same lines. An electric trolling motor and pull a small hull for testing power needs and using a strain gauge connected to a computer.

 

[Bob Evans]

An easy way to help save cash.