Which Rov is overall the best for most tasks/jobs

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March 2, 2007 at 8:31 am #576

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Thought be interesting to see which Rov is thought or classed as the best through out the industry? see the different opinions. also to have something relating to this site for a change ..
to all those that get wound up sp easily 🙂

March 2, 2007 at 9:25 am #10858

rovnumpty
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Magnum or Millenium….

Ha Ha.

That’ll be right.

Ttiton XL or Innovator (which is just a really big XL)

System I least like working on though has to be an MRV, cause no bugger knows what makes them tick anymore.

March 2, 2007 at 9:33 am #10859

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dont know anything about magnum etc, but MRV was ok. Dsnd has or had an interesting system the stealth.. is a workclass. has a highttec pilot chair.
Canyons quest is very nice, touch screen consoles, everything electrical. the thruster is designed so that if rope etc gets caught it dont get snagged up and bugger the thruster.
there is alot of them out there.

March 2, 2007 at 9:42 am #10860

rover37
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At Last a sensible subject for a change.

Anyone got any comments on Quantums

Despite what Ray will say MRVs are a bit overcomplicated and very few people really understand them.

My favourite vehicle was the Smartjet 1150 trencher. A real beast of a machine and a pleasure to operate. Last heard of rusting away in the middle east unless someone knows different!!

March 2, 2007 at 11:45 am #10861

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speaking of trenching, sonsubs flexjet 2 is a nice vehicle, got triton software etc . handles well also. even the sea-eye are good fun.. apart from a sprint!!

March 2, 2007 at 4:12 pm #10862

Ray Shields
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Magnum or Millenium….

System I least like working on though has to be an MRV, cause no bugger knows what makes them tick anymore.

PfffT! Speak for yerself 😆

March 2, 2007 at 4:14 pm #10863

Ray Shields
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At Last a sensible subject for a change.

Anyone got any comments on Quantums

Despite what Ray will say MRVs are a bit overcomplicated and very few people really understand them.

My favourite vehicle was the Smartjet 1150 trencher. A real beast of a machine and a pleasure to operate. Last heard of rusting away in the middle east unless someone knows different!!

Gosh you know me so well 😀

Its just too complicated for you old fogies! Anyways, I wouldn’t say it was the best all rounder. I think that award has to go to Triton XLs.

March 2, 2007 at 4:16 pm #10864

Scott Beveridge
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At Last a sensible subject for a change.

Anyone got any comments on Quantums

Despite what Ray will say MRVs are a bit overcomplicated and very few people really understand them.

My favourite vehicle was the Smartjet 1150 trencher. A real beast of a machine and a pleasure to operate. Last heard of rusting away in the middle east unless someone knows different!!

Gosh you know me so well 😀

Its just too complicated for you old fogies! Anyways, I wouldn’t say it was the best all rounder. I think that award has to go to Triton XLs.

I think I’ll second that Ray – they’ve been tested, tried, and true (XL’s that is…)

March 2, 2007 at 5:38 pm #10865

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I remember now, it was a triton xl system flexjet 2 is.. basicaly the softwear etc is based on triton xl. with great bloody catipillars on it and the trenching system. so maybe it might be all agreed Triton xl are the best or not?
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March 2, 2007 at 6:58 pm #10866

Stephen Black
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you just cannot beat the good old scorpio based systems ❗

easy to fix
easy to fly -cant beat the twin sticks and rubber bands, if still fitted
easy to add extra contols to
big pods make it easy to work on
used them in all sorts of configurations from inspection to trenching
They rescue Russian submarines, what other ROV has done that ?
No software bugs
need more power -fit a bigger motor
need more channels -fit a bigger mux mother board
need an extra TCU or HCU – put it on
try doing most of these things to the newer ROVs -not a chance

March 2, 2007 at 11:04 pm #10867

rigboot
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The older Centurions were good and even the Pioneers were good for their time.

March 3, 2007 at 1:25 am #10868

Scott Beveridge
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you just cannot beat the good old scorpio based systems ❗

easy to fix
easy to fly -cant beat the twin sticks and rubber bands, if still fitted
easy to add extra contols to
big pods make it easy to work on
used them in all sorts of configurations from inspection to trenching
They rescue Russian submarines, what other ROV has done that ?
No software bugs
need more power -fit a bigger motor
need more channels -fit a bigger mux mother board
need an extra TCU or HCU – put it on
try doing most of these things to the newer ROVs -not a chance

Also very good. From the first Scorpios up til, say, Explorers (most Sc – based vehicles after EXP became down-sized and a real pain to work on) Loads of room to work with, less Cg, MED CLASS work vehicles. Re EXP: Anyone besides 2 companies I know still use the clumky Kodiak 7F??

March 3, 2007 at 12:28 pm #10869

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Still no comments on a Quantum. I know there are not many about but there must be someone out there who can give a bit of info!!
TS Marine are supposed to be having two. Do they have them yet??
And before you ask no I dont want to work for TS Marine. Its the Quantum I am interested in.

March 3, 2007 at 12:34 pm #10870

Ray Shields
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They have a Quantam over here at BUTEC for torpedo recovery but never worked with it. Hallin Marine also have a few now as well.

March 3, 2007 at 12:36 pm #10871

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I had a few stints with stolt and i think there SCV are good. if they in good condition , and looked after. they are excellent for construction. drill support and survey.
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