Re: Open water bike

Larry
I actually exchanged a few mails with Bob years ago, maybe in 2000, to
discuss the forward 'kick-up' mounting. I don't know if Bob recalls
that, maybe he can find out the emails.
I liked the Spinfin very much then, but it was difficult to get one in
Europe. So we developed our own unit, possibly heavier, and it works
well now. I don't think he is manufacturing it anymore, but maybe
someone is. That would be a great unit for the Open Waterbike on your
side of the ocean: the OW dream is that we can agree on a standard
mounting for both (and maybe many more) units.
Giuseppe

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 5:55 PM, Larry Smith <lhsmith@...> wrote:
> Giuseppe,
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> Are you familiar with Bob Stuart's "Spinfin" drive unit?
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> I don't believe Bob is marketing them now, but one of those might serve as a
> solid basis for mods to fit your concept.
>
> The Spinfin was/is a sleek dis-mountable unit, and I believe it has enough
> of a track record to indicate durability, performance, etc.
>
> Perhaps Bob will comment.
>
> Larry
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>> Ian