Hoist Bar

Here's a quick update on the hoist bar.  It's made to lift the sub and keep the chains away from the conning tower.

Fig. 1.  The parts were already cut out, they just needed welding together.  Here it is ready to go.

Fig. 1.
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Fig. 2.  Finishing off the welds so that they're strong.

Fig. 2.
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Fig. 3.  The bolt & eye which is the center.

Fig. 3.
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Fig. 4 & Fig. 5.  Ready to test.

Fig. 4.
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Fig. 5.
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Fig. 6.  Lifting it up, it's obvious the back is really heavy.  The batteries weigh in at 40 kg and will be right at the front, hopefully that will sort it out close enough.  If not, I guess I'll buy another battery...

Fig. 6.
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