skymax wrote:
Thanks, I have had a 402 since they came out and it enabled me to Sail and Kayak again after Chemo forced me off the water.
It has worked perfectly ever since I installed it, on Three different Hobie's, Two ball mounts so I can easily switch between the Revolution and Island.
18 months ago Torqeedo contacted me and said they were replacing some issues of their Alpha battery and sent me a brand new model with a 40% higher capacity even though my old one was fine
The only problem, as you say, is getting in touch with anyone who has required info, or represents Torqeedo in Oz.
I agree with you're observations, I too made a foil from plastic but mounting and stability have not been perfected, more on this later.
I don't know how to post photos now that image shack is not free but here is a Link to a short Vid where you can see my positioning.
I used this positioning so that the unit is protected from the buoys, rocks and poles that sometimes contact the Stern, also I can reach it to remove weed or line fouling.
Thanks again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYWC4kLgAIGreat video, thanks for sharing.
One of the best Torqeedo dealers and sources for knowledge that I know of is in Oz.
The Torqeedo Shop has locations in Sydney, Noosa, Brisbane, Pittwater, Rushcutters Bay, and Sunshine Coast. One of the best sources there, Chris Baker <
[email protected]>, knows more about Torqeedos than anyone else I know of. If you ever have a question you should contact him. There is also a lot of good info on their web site.
Torqeedo factory service has also been great. They answer any questions I have within a day or two. I just recently sent in my motor to have them fix the tilt switch issue I mentioned earlier. Even though it's winter here and I have no need for the motor right now, they fixed and returned it very quickly, under warranty at no charge.
I'm still working on a more foolproof design for the foil. I hope to have that ready before the season starts here again in April-May.
Use
photobucket.com like Tony says. No charge and works great.