Time for a DIY NCKA electro-emitter?

You know, one that's waterproof, and emits electrical pulses simulating those made by "electric" rays? 

I've got to think that it wouldn't be that tough to wire a completely waterproof, potted device up to a couple of submerged electrodes as well as a 12V power source. Sure, a SLA battery is heavy and clunky, but they're hella-cheap too.  And this is all about the Benjamins. From a previous post, I'd estimate the difference being 1 vs 6.

Of course, if the IP behind the Natal Sharks Board patent is still protected, well then fuggedaboudit...

Scott

 

ummm. ummm Get yourself a marketing person to come up with a better name  Like "hey dummy its plastic and NOT A SEAL"

we should try to get a permit so we could toss m1000 over the side every hour or so

I can't wait for the Video

With big sharks! Ill tow you around the Farrallones this fall. Ron the urchin man uses no shark shield out at the Farrallones.

Sorry to be obtuse, but certain names are trademarked.  And I believe this is treading right on the line when it comes to IP rights.

IIRC, promethean_spark brought this up back in the dark ages of NCKA.  As time has marched on, and the numbers of folks having their kayaks nibbled has gone up, I was just revisiting the idea.

As for marketing inspired names, it would have to be fairly cool sounding, yet not really mean anything. How about "NoDyne"

You know, one that's waterproof, and emits electrical pulses simulating those made by "electric" rays? 

I've got to think that it wouldn't be that tough to wire a completely waterproof, potted device up to a couple of submerged electrodes as well as a 12V power source. Sure, a SLA battery is heavy and clunky, but they're hella-cheap too.  And this is all about the Benjamins. From a previous post, I'd estimate the difference being 1 vs 6.

Of course, if the IP behind the Natal Sharks Board patent is still protected, well then fuggedaboudit...

Scott

Electric eels use these electrical pulses to stun their prey and for defense. At 500V and 1A, these pulses are enough to kill you. Such a device would work great until you or someone fishing near you forget the device is turned on, sticks a hand or foot in the water, and are electrocuted.

I remember the post. And it m/b worth investigating further. But I sure as heck wouldn't want to "test" it. Seems like a darwin award waiting to happen.
Those electric torpedo rays are thick in Monterey sometimes...just catch one and make it your pet then bring it fishing w/you in a bait tube!

What about some gws blood as a deterrent? I heard they are scared away by the smell of a dead gws. It was on a special about the orcas killing a gws--and all the other gws split town after one was killed & the carcass rotted on the seafloor. Or maybe orca urine?
I mean, they sell cougar urine as a racoon deterrent right? It's kinda similar.

That video was awesome Craig. Thanks for sharing!

 

Sincerely,

Jim