Matthias,

Contact George Irvine. He's got the scooter that doesn't implode.

Ken

> Date:          Wed, 09 Sep 1998 09:20:36 -0400
> From:          Matthias Pohl <mtp@mi*.co*>
> To:            cavers@ca*.co*, techdiver@aquanaut.com
> Subject:       Mako Implosion

>     While diving in LR on Sat. the faceplate of  my dive buddy's Mako
> scooter imploded without any advanced warning.  After recovering the
> scooter and disassembling the foreshell, it became immediately evident
> that the rectangular faceplate at the front of the scooter is a rather
> flimsy construction.
> 
>     I would prefer NOT to replace the faceplate with the original
> Oceanic replacement part but instead something more sturdy.
> Unfortunately, although AUL produces a solid Lexan faceplate for the
> Tekna, that faceplate does not fit a Mako scooter.  Maybe AUL will
> eventually also manufacture a replacement part for the Mako but I am
> afraid I can't wait that long.  Hence my question:  anybody out there
> know of anyone who is making and selling a re-designed (sturdier)
> faceplate for the Mako?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> /Matthias
> 
> 
"I can't imagine anything more destructive for Gore's political 
future than to talk about the information superhighway, and then to 
have the largest wreck in history on the first of January, 2000." 
            - House Speaker Newt Gingrich

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