Hawksbill Test Dive

Lure_Angler · 7th October 2007, 01:50

Dear all,

Been a busy year for me, building Hawksbill and trying to serve my term in the armed forces of my country.

In any case, my rebreather worked, except for some terrible buoyancy and some WOB problems. I guess like the firsts' of many divers here, I can only say I learnt a hell lot.

Here's a few pictures of my test dive. I never got ard to taking pictures of swimming pool dives (I did two), amid all that excitement both from myself and my forgetful friends who helped me.

Lastly, I would like to say a BIG thank you to Jay Harding, who have been a mentor and more to me through the building of my 1st Rebreather. Who else would come half way round the world to send you custom made counterlungs? =)

PS: I've since dismantled the unit and in the process of conceptualising my next one.

jmhardingjr · 10th October 2007, 17:34

It lives!! Nice one, mate. You've been bitten by the bug now!

Cheers,

Jay

cstmwrks · 12th October 2007, 03:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lure_Angler)

PS: I've since dismantled the unit and in the process of conceptualising my next one.

Glad the experiance did not cause you to give up. I do not know if your intending to start over from the ground up but it looks like you have enough to recycle into a version II with less work/time and improved performance.
If you want I'll pm you some thoughts.

Bill

zoo_diver · 12th October 2007, 04:27

WOW! That thing is a machine! I am glad it all worked out for you...any dive you can walk away from is a good one.

I'm anxious to see some more pics -- post 'em if you've got 'em

Yankee Rebel · 12th October 2007, 06:55

CONGRATS on a successful build and dive!!
always nice to enjoy the fruits of your labors and that satisfaction of a job well done.

Lure_Angler · 14th October 2007, 08:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks)

Glad the experiance did not cause you to give up. I do not know if your intending to start over from the ground up but it looks like you have enough to recycle into a version II with less work/time and improved performance.
If you want I'll pm you some thoughts.

Bill

The case i used for the CL in version I is much too heavy so I'm gonna have to chuck that. The pneumatics can be re-used. The thru hull fittings jay got for me is still being re-used.

However, since I'm gunning for a pendulum system on my next run, much of the loop is pretty un-useable.

In any case, Bill, I'll be glad if I can get some advice from you. Do send me the PM.

Thank you.

cstmwrks · 14th October 2007, 15:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lure_Angler)

However, since I'm gunning for a pendulum system on my next run, much of the loop is pretty un-useable.

In any case, Bill, I'll be glad if I can get some advice from you. Do send me the PM.

Thank you.

TC,
Did you use a BCD inflator hose to add gas?.. and was it twin lungs in the chest box? It would not make for a "beautiful" pendulum but it would be possable to salvage most of what you have. You have access to a sewing machine? or know some one who does?
Let me know then I'll PM you a drawing.
Bill

10th October 2007, 17:34	#2 (permalink)
jmhardingjr Son of a Sailor Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: . . . this one particular harbor . . . Posts: 201	Re: Hawksbill Test Dive It lives!! Nice one, mate. You've been bitten by the bug now! Cheers, Jay __________________ ". . . the sea's in my veins, my tradition remains, I'm just glad I don't live in a trailer . . ."
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12th October 2007, 03:28	#3 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Re: Hawksbill Test Dive Quote: (Originally Posted by Lure_Angler) PS: I've since dismantled the unit and in the process of conceptualising my next one. Glad the experiance did not cause you to give up. I do not know if your intending to start over from the ground up but it looks like you have enough to recycle into a version II with less work/time and improved performance. If you want I'll pm you some thoughts. Bill __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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12th October 2007, 04:27	#4 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: Hawksbill Test Dive WOW! That thing is a machine! I am glad it all worked out for you...any dive you can walk away from is a good one. I'm anxious to see some more pics -- post 'em if you've got 'em
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12th October 2007, 06:55	#5 (permalink)
Yankee Rebel Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: Hawksbill Test Dive CONGRATS on a successful build and dive!! always nice to enjoy the fruits of your labors and that satisfaction of a job well done.
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14th October 2007, 08:29	#6 (permalink)
Lure_Angler New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 68	Re: Hawksbill Test Dive Quote: (Originally Posted by cstmwrks) Glad the experiance did not cause you to give up. I do not know if your intending to start over from the ground up but it looks like you have enough to recycle into a version II with less work/time and improved performance. If you want I'll pm you some thoughts. Bill The case i used for the CL in version I is much too heavy so I'm gonna have to chuck that. The pneumatics can be re-used. The thru hull fittings jay got for me is still being re-used. However, since I'm gunning for a pendulum system on my next run, much of the loop is pretty un-useable. In any case, Bill, I'll be glad if I can get some advice from you. Do send me the PM. Thank you.
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14th October 2007, 15:02	#7 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Re: Hawksbill Test Dive Quote: (Originally Posted by Lure_Angler) However, since I'm gunning for a pendulum system on my next run, much of the loop is pretty un-useable. In any case, Bill, I'll be glad if I can get some advice from you. Do send me the PM. Thank you. TC, Did you use a BCD inflator hose to add gas?.. and was it twin lungs in the chest box? It would not make for a "beautiful" pendulum but it would be possable to salvage most of what you have. You have access to a sewing machine? or know some one who does? Let me know then I'll PM you a drawing. Bill __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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