Art-

Well, the torpedoes have a small prop shroud aft with side handles and do 
resemble a small, cheesy-looking torpedo.

But I think the ones you are referring to either a Farallon, Arnold 
Jackson Predator or a AquaZepp. These are generally used for long range 
cave exploration. These damn things can approach 6' in length and weigh 
upwards of 200lbs. Their prices start at $2800 and go on up. Can you 
imagine getting one of these huge bastards on/off the dive boat in a good 
sea?

I've tried a new small model Farallon, you climb onto it like a 
motorcycle, with a T bar pushing you on the butt. It was fun, but it was 
still a PITA to get on/off the boat. George makes the best scooters, but 
the Dacor is all I need for now.

I keep the dacor on full blast all the time, but I think you have a good 
idea to tone it down a bit when moving sand. I get carried away and try 
to uncover the whole wreck in one blast. Plus the black sea bass 
appreciate it, all sorts of chow go's flying when I'm at it.

   Jim

On 12/31/97 2:31 PM Paltz, Art wrote:

>Jim,
>
>Thanks for the info.  I never have my Dacor on high.  Tried that the
>first time I got it.  Tried to dig and practically gave myself an
>expansion...  :-)  I usually leave it on low or medium, depends on the
>digging.  If I know the spot to dig I'll leave it on low so I can dig
>for a long time, less likely to have the small stuff blown away.  If I'm
>prospecting for a new hole I'll have it on medium so I can blast off the
>top 1-2 feet and move on if it doesn't look promising.
>
>Are Torpedo brands the only ones which look like their name?  The ones
>I'm refering too are the ones you see used in all the tropical
>magazines.  Handels up front, long bullet with a prop on the back?


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