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Wayne G. O'Shea

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Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:07 pm

Purdy spiffy Del !! You'll have to drop down to Temagami next summer and
show us all how it works!!

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Schmucker, Del" <del.schmucker@kpdsb.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:23 PM
Subject: Pictures

I have just uploaded several pictures that people may be interested in.

I have replaced the MAM supplied deck lids with Beckson DP50-W deck
plates. They are still plastic, but as you can see in the photo,
different design. These are quarter turn and seem to work very well.
They do not break when you walk on them. They use the same holes that
MAM used and retrofitting was easy. I have always had condensation
accumulating in the floats, I drilled a small 1/8 inch hole in the top
of each deck and for whatever reason there is almost no condensation. I
might get 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water after being parked for 10 days.

One of my "problems" early this summer was, when I would fly into lakes
to fish was mobility. I made the motor mount brackets as shown in the
photos and it works very well, is very light and takes 20 seconds to
install or remove. Initially I had the electric trolling motor and
began using it as I looked for a small outboard. (Mercury or Johnson
2hp) However the longer I used the electric the more I liked it. It has
plenty of power, forward, and reverse, all at the click of a button and
the best part no sound. The downside of course is that you have to
carry a 45lb battery.

The 1800 floats have lots of floatation and with the flat decks it is
very easy to fish off of them. This is my second summer on floats and
have thoroughly enjoyed the mobility of the Rebel this summer. For
those of you building keep at it, it does pay off.


Thank you,

Del Schmucker
Information Systems Manager
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
807-223-1254
807-221-8769 Cell
807-223-4703 Fax
del.schmucker@kpdsb.on.ca
www.kpdsb.on.ca




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Schmucker, Del

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Post by Schmucker, Del » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:07 pm

I have thought about trying the inflatable canoe thing but just haven't.
Some of the pilots around here that fly in have boats stashed but I
don't have any.

The rebel is easy to steer, although not as easy as a boat but
surprisingly quite efficient. It is best to leave the water rudders
down. You can back it up but of course works best to pull it. I rarely
ever use more than the 2-3 lowest setting on the motor and the battery
lasts all day. I have the smaller of the deep cycle batteries available
at Canadian Tire.

I really like it because now I land, put the motor on, and be fishing in
less than 5 minutes. Taking it off and packing up is less than 5
minutes.

Thank you,

Del Schmucker
Information Systems Manager
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
807-223-1254
807-221-8769 Cell
807-223-4703 Fax
del.schmucker@kpdsb.on.ca
www.kpdsb.on.ca

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Walter Klatt
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:19 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: Pictures

Hey, Del, I'm impressed! I may have to try that with mine. I have
used an inflatable canoe when I go fishing, which still weighs 40
pounds, you have to inflate/deflate it, and then you have to
paddle it. Plus you have to find some place to beach and leave
your plane, which can be difficult sometimes.

I already have an old electric trolling motor (which I haven't
used for a long time), and was thinking of buying a big RV type
battery to extend my Eliminator inverter that I use at my cabin.
That could be used for this, too.

I assume the motor up front pulls, not pushes the airplane... Is
it easy to steer the plane to where you want to go?

Walter



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Reed Britt Civ 309 MXSG/M

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Post by Reed Britt Civ 309 MXSG/M » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:07 pm

I was thinking of putting in the Montana Float fittings, adapting a yakama
kayak rack and calling it a "travel pod"/boat - If I got tricky I might add
a pickle switch in case I get in trouble so I can drop it -

Britt - SR194

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
ray.mason@dcsol.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 3:18 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: Pictures

I didn't see the optional beverage holder installed :)

Ray
:

-> I have thought about trying the inflatable canoe thing but just haven't.
-> Some of the pilots around here that fly in have boats stashed but I
-> don't have any.
->
-> The rebel is easy to steer, although not as easy as a boat but
-> surprisingly quite efficient. It is best to leave the water rudders
-> down. You can back it up but of course works best to pull it. I rarely
-> ever use more than the 2-3 lowest setting on the motor and the battery
-> lasts all day. I have the smaller of the deep cycle batteries available
-> at Canadian Tire.
->
-> I really like it because now I land, put the motor on, and be fishing in
-> less than 5 minutes. Taking it off and packing up is less than 5
-> minutes.
->
-> Thank you,
->
-> Del Schmucker
-> Information Systems Manager
-> Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
-> 807-223-1254
-> 807-221-8769 Cell
-> 807-223-4703 Fax
-> del.schmucker@kpdsb.on.ca
-> www.kpdsb.on.ca
->
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
-> Walter Klatt
-> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:19 PM
-> To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> Subject: RE: Pictures
->
-> Hey, Del, I'm impressed! I may have to try that with mine. I have
-> used an inflatable canoe when I go fishing, which still weighs 40
-> pounds, you have to inflate/deflate it, and then you have to
-> paddle it. Plus you have to find some place to beach and leave
-> your plane, which can be difficult sometimes.
->
-> I already have an old electric trolling motor (which I haven't
-> used for a long time), and was thinking of buying a big RV type
-> battery to extend my Eliminator inverter that I use at my cabin.
-> That could be used for this, too.
->
-> I assume the motor up front pulls, not pushes the airplane... Is
-> it easy to steer the plane to where you want to go?
->
-> Walter





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ray.mason

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Post by ray.mason » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:07 pm

I didn't see the optional beverage holder installed :)

Ray
:

-> I have thought about trying the inflatable canoe thing but just haven't.
-> Some of the pilots around here that fly in have boats stashed but I
-> don't have any.
->
-> The rebel is easy to steer, although not as easy as a boat but
-> surprisingly quite efficient. It is best to leave the water rudders
-> down. You can back it up but of course works best to pull it. I rarely
-> ever use more than the 2-3 lowest setting on the motor and the battery
-> lasts all day. I have the smaller of the deep cycle batteries available
-> at Canadian Tire.
->
-> I really like it because now I land, put the motor on, and be fishing in
-> less than 5 minutes. Taking it off and packing up is less than 5
-> minutes.
->
-> Thank you,
->
-> Del Schmucker
-> Information Systems Manager
-> Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
-> 807-223-1254
-> 807-221-8769 Cell
-> 807-223-4703 Fax
-> del.schmucker@kpdsb.on.ca
-> www.kpdsb.on.ca
->
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
-> Walter Klatt
-> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:19 PM
-> To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> Subject: RE: Pictures
->
-> Hey, Del, I'm impressed! I may have to try that with mine. I have
-> used an inflatable canoe when I go fishing, which still weighs 40
-> pounds, you have to inflate/deflate it, and then you have to
-> paddle it. Plus you have to find some place to beach and leave
-> your plane, which can be difficult sometimes.
->
-> I already have an old electric trolling motor (which I haven't
-> used for a long time), and was thinking of buying a big RV type
-> battery to extend my Eliminator inverter that I use at my cabin.
-> That could be used for this, too.
->
-> I assume the motor up front pulls, not pushes the airplane... Is
-> it easy to steer the plane to where you want to go?
->
-> Walter





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Wayne G. O'Shea

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Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:07 pm

I was thinking a quick release swiveling boat seat to sit on, steer the
trolling motor with thou foot leaving both hands to fish!

----- Original Message -----
From: <ray.mason@dcsol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 5:18 PM
Subject: RE: Pictures

I didn't see the optional beverage holder installed :)

Ray
:

-> I have thought about trying the inflatable canoe thing but just
haven't.
-> Some of the pilots around here that fly in have boats stashed but I
-> don't have any.
->
-> The rebel is easy to steer, although not as easy as a boat but
-> surprisingly quite efficient. It is best to leave the water rudders
-> down. You can back it up but of course works best to pull it. I rarely
-> ever use more than the 2-3 lowest setting on the motor and the battery
-> lasts all day. I have the smaller of the deep cycle batteries
available
-> at Canadian Tire.
->
-> I really like it because now I land, put the motor on, and be fishing
in
-> less than 5 minutes. Taking it off and packing up is less than 5
-> minutes.
->
-> Thank you,
->
-> Del Schmucker
-> Information Systems Manager
-> Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
-> 807-223-1254
-> 807-221-8769 Cell
-> 807-223-4703 Fax
-> del.schmucker@kpdsb.on.ca
-> www.kpdsb.on.ca
->
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
-> Walter Klatt
-> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:19 PM
-> To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> Subject: RE: Pictures
->
-> Hey, Del, I'm impressed! I may have to try that with mine. I have
-> used an inflatable canoe when I go fishing, which still weighs 40
-> pounds, you have to inflate/deflate it, and then you have to
-> paddle it. Plus you have to find some place to beach and leave
-> your plane, which can be difficult sometimes.
->
-> I already have an old electric trolling motor (which I haven't
-> used for a long time), and was thinking of buying a big RV type
-> battery to extend my Eliminator inverter that I use at my cabin.
-> That could be used for this, too.
->
-> I assume the motor up front pulls, not pushes the airplane... Is
-> it easy to steer the plane to where you want to go?
->
-> Walter





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