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Recently I was lucky enough to win a Stealth Serpent 34lb thrust electric motor, an adaption of a Jarvis Walker Watersnake. I am seriously impressed with the unit but to this date haven’t had a chance to put it through its paces. Full credit to its designer, Tas Aifantis, is due as its an epic build of solidity and rigedness with a well thought foresight into what the unit can handle. Its at this stage, a couple of weeks after receiving it, I thought it was necessary to inform readers on the product, the build, Tas himself and how to align oneself with the unit.
What is the Stealth Serpent:
‘The Stealth Serpent is an electric motor designed to fit into the Hobie Mirage Drive well using a Jarvis Marine 12 volt Watersnake ETW 34lb. The Stealth Serpent utilises the Hobie cassette using marine grade stainless steel components, which ensures a durable snug fit.’ ‘The Stealth Serpent Is a Jarvis Marine – Watersnake 34lb, with a 12volt electric motor modified utilising a hobie mirage drive cassette and marine grade stainless steel components.
Essentially it is an electric motor that fits a hobie mirage drive kayak. It just slides in. The Stealth serpent has 5 forward and 2 reverse speeds and will travel at speeds up to 7-kmph using a hobie outback. It will draw approx 25 amps per hour at full speed and weighs 7kgs (15lb). The Stealth Serpent has been made in Australia using quality parts by Tastech Industries. Each motor is personally modified and tested. The Stealth Serpent is rated for saltwater use and has a replaceable zinc anode.’
‘Also available are heavy duty wheel trolleys to suit Hobie kayaks capable of carrying 0ver 200kgs. They are made from 25mm (1′ ) stainless steel frame with nylon rims and bushes and inflatable heavy duty wheels. Rough terrain and beach sand is made easy to manoeuvre over.’
Following videos provide a closer look at the Stealth Serpent:
About Stealth Serpent, Tastech Industries and the product:
‘The Stealth Serpent is made by Tastech Industries. We are a Canberra Australia based business that specializes in stainless steel fabrications and elevator interiors. We are keen fishermen both kayak and land based in both salt and fresh water .Like most fishermen we spend a lot of time daydreaming about our ideal fishing scenario. This is how the concept of stealth serpent came about . There is usually a hobie outback in the work shop or on the roof racks of my vehicle and its hard not to come up with possibilities for it. What started as a one off experiment has grown into part time production of stealth serpent motors and wheel sets.’
‘We build things to a standard and are constantly looking at ways to improve our products or streamline production. We welcome new ideas from the public and we will judge the merits of any idea and have ago at them if it’s within our expertise. We realise that this” can do philosophy” has earned us an excellent reputation with all our commercial clients and we wish to bring this to the general public. Please contact me for any information you may need or any Questions want answered and we will do our best to help you out.’
Tas Aifantis
http://www.stealthserpent.com/
Phone: +61 (0)414 758 267
Post: PO Box 732 Mitchell ACT 2911
Workshop : 5/5 Felton St Mitchell ACT 2911
Email: taso@stealthserpent.com
