Secumar KSK 40.... and what is that?
This is my new automatic inflatable mast float that we have been discussing in this thread:
https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=61507Delivery arrived today!
So I am planning how to best execute the test to try out this new device and see if it works as I hope it will.
I will try to set up the TI like this for the test:
Two separate anchors will be tied to the stern / bow of the TI.
The TI will be loaded with aprox the same weight as the 4-stroke, elecric motor, batteries about 250lbs total. Haka board will be in place.
I will do the test with the aka outfolded. To avoid damaging them I will add some support lines or straps over and under the main hull running out to the end of the akas.
The ama that will be "sunk" will be weighed down with aprox. 100lbs of lead weights tied on with a release line.
A line on the mast that we pull on and at the same time I will stand out on the ama/haka and try to get the TI to flip.
Once the TI is listed over at the side I will pull a release cord for the 100lbs weights on the ama so that the weight dont interfere with the result.
Then we simply have to se how fast the mast float deploys and if it can stop the masttip in time to stop the TI from inverting in "turle mode"!
If the TI gets inverted and the mast float deploys submerged 6m under the surface it will be interesting to see if this will aid the righting of the TI.
My guess is that with the mast facing straight down it will take about 30dgr angle to get some effect from the 40kgs of lift in the float but then I think the TI will come up in a horisontal position. If the TI lies on the side with both akas extended I hope it will not take much effort to right it.
I am still waiting for the delivery for the mast tip rotator that will fasten the float up in the mast but that should get here by the end of the week.
So I am just about to decide a day for the test and will call some buddies to help me out a bit.
Some folks have doubts this will accually work... but me .... well am very optimistic (as most times) !
Wish me luck... this will be exiting!!
Isn't it fun "To boldly go where no man has gone before"!
I will off course post the results whatever the outcome...