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Bobthebuilder 08-21-2013 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by phragle (Post 3981132)
I would assume with my limited understanding of metal properties, that the constant loading and unloading of the prop work hardens the material. It then gets brittle and cracks/fails.

Yes, something like that.

snapcracklepop 08-21-2013 09:34 PM

Its great to witness a challenge like this that takes so much effort. Incredible.

speicher lane 08-21-2013 09:35 PM

This is just like election night - everyone is watching........ only tonight everyone hope the right guys win!

PARADOX 08-21-2013 09:39 PM

As props hit the water, one or a few hit it harder then others. No matter what you make them out of, there will be deflection and metal fatigue. On their test run, you can actually see half or more of the props are out of the water, even with out "re-entry". Some one need to do some testing, may be more blades and smaller, to reduce the stress levels on the surface. I don't know just guessing, but I wish them luck. Vibrating could be detrimental, but sometimes faster is actually better to reduce the vibration.

NASCAT 08-21-2013 09:43 PM

How about an update?

Current speed, time to destination etc?

They still on target?

firehill19 08-21-2013 09:46 PM

At 10:42 eastern, 40 mph

Crossett 08-21-2013 09:46 PM


Originally Posted by NASCAT (Post 3981164)
How about an update?

Current speed, time to destination etc?

They still on target?

look at the spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...any=true#gid=1

tomtbone1993 08-21-2013 09:47 PM


Originally Posted by NASCAT (Post 3981164)
How about an update?

Current speed, time to destination etc?

They still on target?


It appears the spreadsheet updates every ten minutes. I could be wrong....

NASCAT 08-21-2013 09:52 PM

Thx didn't mean to be lazy but navigating the links on my ph while keeping up w/ the posts is a chore

TriPaC87 08-21-2013 09:59 PM

He says 30ish miles to go. He said they can kind of see thanks to the full moon.


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