Carawhale sails again

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Carawhale sails again

Postby Perttu » Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:37 am

Hi!

Somebody may remember my amfibio trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnhLb8zC8Tc


Now I am restorig it again. First Ihave cut side door and make two sideways beds to kids - so its 4 peoples wan.

Next I may do Ken simpsons inspired modification - Tail module
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/simps ... /index.htm

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Motor needs a bit moor room but have to figure it out

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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby S. Heisley » Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:18 pm

:thumbsup: I like the design so far! :thinking: Can you slip the motor into a hole in the tail?
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Perttu » Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:33 am

Jep - have to modify the tail curve so that motors upside will be left over tail.
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Greg M » Thu Jul 20, 2017 7:53 pm

Nice to see you back here Perttu
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby PKCSPT » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:21 am

I have been wondering how the Carawhale was doing. Thank you for the update and keep us posted
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby mallymal » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:11 pm

I always thought it was one of the most innovative designs on the forum... can't wait to see what you will do next :thumbsup:
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby larryl » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:08 am

Your "ocean explorer" puddleduck racer design is still my favorite. Love the youtube video. Must see for anyone interested in micro sailing.
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Perttu » Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:34 pm

Thanks for comments- We should go to short trip on end of next week - still some jobs to do...
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Perttu » Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:03 pm

Hi Here is short video of this years whale trip - have fun - we did!
https://youtu.be/PNRZ-n0UpfY

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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby BigGoofyGuy » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:23 am

I think the extension is really well done and makes it even more practical.
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Perttu » Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:54 pm

https://youtu.be/bPuQK_ot9pQ
Check new video!

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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Philip » Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:12 am

:thumbsup:

I like it
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Tyrtill » Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:16 am

I wish I saw these before I started my build I may have done it this way. That is fantastic! :thumbsup:
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby S. Heisley » Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:24 pm

:thumbsup: I like it even more than before!!! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Carawhale sails again

Postby Greg M » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:48 am

Nice to see you back Perttu! Looks like the Carawhale is giving you many happy hours.
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