The bracket on the front of the V-Drive will serve two purposes.
First it will be the anchor for the Parachute equipped jacket(s).
The second purpose is to serve as a mounting point for the intercom cables.
A Rugged Radios Dual Jack Mount will be installed once it arrives.
Using the V-Drive as the attachment point instead of the seat bracket allows the seat configuration to be changed without involving the intercom cables.
The Enderle Pre-pump filter is equipped with a shut-off valve that does not have a detent. This bracket was fabricated th hold the valve in the on position.
The battery was upgraded to an Optima AGM type.
This battery is smaller and allows better access to the fuel and bilge pumps.
The new battery restraint is minimal and is less likely to cause a short.
Much effort has gone into completing the main wiring system. Now it's time to fabricate an under dash accessory bar.
A panduit wiring duct is used behind a 1-1/2" aluminum pipe to keep the wiring organized. Components are mounted to the pipe using the RAM mount system.
Rugged Radio 660 VOX Intercom with Push to Talk 2-Way communication with support team.
Butterfly dash includes PTT button as well as engine temp and oil emergency lights. Suction mounted Drift HD camera will be used to record the action including intercom audio.
RAM mount under tach will hold smart phone for GPS speedometer.
Parachute Release lever bracket and pivot completed and fit confirmed.
Orientation is from horizontal to 45deg up for release.
Operation is expected to be with left hand
Could likely be operated with right hand with overhand cross reach.
A locking pin is planned to avoid accidental discharge when not racing.
Here's a closer look at the assembly before installation.
Notice the Lockout has been added.
Stroud Safety #402 Boat Chute
No new holes in the boat. There will ultimately be 4 new holes in the transom plates to secure the Chute Anchor as first suggested on Dec 13, 2018 slide show.
Remove before flight. The small lock will be replaced by release cable to be installed next.
A closer look at seat brackets
All fasteners are located symmetrically.
A 1/2" plate is used on the driver side to counter the grab bar.
Spacers are used to elevate the final mounting plate to facilitate seat adjustability.
The grab handle is fastened to the stringer with seat bracket holes and one existing forward hole.
The two versions of the seat mounting plate will fasten to this base bracketry, Dual seat and single seat.
Shown here is the double seat mouning plate
Slots in the mounting plate allow the seats to be adjusted to eliminate rub.
1/8" plate is used inside to seat bucket for strength.
Mounting slots provide 1-1/2" of adjustment side to side.
Final placement of seats.
No rub on gelcoat.
Clearance with Casale V-Drive.
The race version of the seat mounting plate is now complete. This allows a single seat to be centered on the steering colum.
It takes only about 15 min. to switch from single to double seats.
The weight of the driver is still off center which helps ot counter the torque of the engine.
Passenger grab handle will likely be left in place even in this configuration just to minimize effort to switch back and forth
The single seat is 2" forward of the double seat setup due to clearance requirements for the Casale v-drive.
New seat brackets have been fabricated to allow seats to be adjusted from side to side to achieve correct clearance.
Seats are now 2" aft of original position to provide more cockpit space.
The seat brackets inclule a plate that transverses the stringers. A race version is in the works that will allow a single seat to be centered on the steering colum.
A grab handle has been added on the passenger side.
Evolution 2019
The bracket on the front of the V-Drive will serve two purposes.
First it will be the anchor for the Parachute equipped jacket(s).
The second purpose is to serve as a mounting point for the intercom cables.
A Rugged Radios Dual Jack Mount will be installed once it arrives.
Using the V-Drive as the attachment point instead of the seat bracket allows the seat configuration to be changed without involving the intercom cables.
The Enderle Pre-pump filter is equipped with a shut-off valve that does not have a detent. This bracket was fabricated th hold the valve in the on position.
The battery was upgraded to an Optima AGM type.
This battery is smaller and allows better access to the fuel and bilge pumps.
The new battery restraint is minimal and is less likely to cause a short.
Much effort has gone into completing the main wiring system. Now it's time to fabricate an under dash accessory bar.
A panduit wiring duct is used behind a 1-1/2" aluminum pipe to keep the wiring organized. Components are mounted to the pipe using the RAM mount system.
Rugged Radio 660 VOX Intercom with Push to Talk 2-Way communication with support team.
Butterfly dash includes PTT button as well as engine temp and oil emergency lights. Suction mounted Drift HD camera will be used to record the action including intercom audio.
RAM mount under tach will hold smart phone for GPS speedometer.
Parachute Release lever bracket and pivot completed and fit confirmed.
Orientation is from horizontal to 45deg up for release.
Operation is expected to be with left hand
Could likely be operated with right hand with overhand cross reach.
A locking pin is planned to avoid accidental discharge when not racing.
Here's a closer look at the assembly before installation.
Notice the lockout has been installed.
Stroud Safety #402 Boat Chute
No new holes in the boat. There will ultimately be 4 new holes in the transom plates to secure the Chute Anchor as first suggested on Dec 13, 2018 slide show.
Remove before flight. The small lock will be replaced by release cable to be installed next.
A closer look at seat brackets
All fasteners are located symmetrically.
A 1/2" plate is used on the driver side to counter the grab bar.
Spacers are used to elevate the final mounting plate to facilitate seat adjustability.
The grab handle is fastened to the stringer with seat bracket holes and one existing forward hole.
The two versions of the seat mounting plate will fasten to this base bracketry, Dual seat and single seat.
Shown here is the double seat mouning plate
Slots in the mounting plate allow the seats to be adjusted to eliminate rub.
1/8" plate is used inside to seat bucket for strength.
Mounting slots provide 1-1/2" of adjustment side to side.
Final placement of seats.
No rub on gelcoat.
Clearance with Casale V-Drive.
The race version of the seat mounting plate is now complete. This allows a single seat to be centered on the steering colum.
It takes only about 15 min. to switch from single to double seats.
The weight of the driver is still off center which helps ot counter the torque of the engine.
Passenger grab handle will likely be left in place even in this configuration just to minimize effort to switch back and forth
The single seat is 2" forward of the double seat setup due to clearance requirements for the Casale v-drive.
New seat brackets have been fabricated to allow seats to be adjusted from side to side to achieve correct clearance.
Seats are now 2" aft of original position to provide more cockpit space.
The seat brackets inclule a plate that transverses the stringers. A race version is in the works that will allow a single seat to be centered on the steering colum.
A grab handle has been added on the passenger side.
Evolution 2019
