Light Weight CO2 System

The prototype regulator was received from a subcontractor, Palmer's Pursuit Shop, and subjected to a rigorous test in the DD Blackjack Gearing. In spite of a slow leak in the DD pneumatic system, not related to the regulator at all, the unit fired a full magazine load (55 bb's) and then 37 bb's from a second load. A lack of CO2 capsules made it impossible to fix the leak and retest, but it appears that 1 1/2 units of firepower are assured, and two possible.

Capsule screws into the end of a cylindrical regulator. The complete system is only 6 5/8 inches long when assembled with a 16 gram Leland capsule, and the diameter is less than 7/8 inch. I will weigh this unit next week, but it is about as light as a CO2 system is going to get without NASA involvement. The outlet is a Clippard fitting, 90 degrees off axis, sized for 1/16 inch tube, and 2 inches from the end of the Rock-the-Boat(TM) regulator.

The RATS Office of Contracts and Procurement was especially complementary of Palmer's, who mobilized a crack team of experts, including the legendary Glenn Palmer AKA "Paladin" himself. Also to be commended are the efforts of Axis Rookie, Orrill Ferguson, who at great personal risk battle-tested a prototype unit during the 1998 season.

The RATS Council of Economic Ministers has authorized immediate procurement of three Rock-the-Boat Regulators. In a gesture of pure magnanimity, the Council has agreed to waive all licenses and use fees and to allow any member of any model warship combat club to purchase Rock-the-Boat regulators direct from Palmer. Ordering information is as follows:

GLENN PALMER aka PALADIN
POG # 1
Palmer's Pursuit Shop
3951 Development Dr.
Suite #3
Sacramento, CA. 95838
Ph. (916) 923-9676
fax (916) 923-9674
wesplat@cris.com
Price is $65 plus shipping, which was $6 in my case.

Finally, an order for 300 CO2 capsules has been placed, I expect to receive them at the RATS Chicago warehouse next week. I will supply these to any RC boat builder who sends me a check for $1.25 per capsule, this is my cost including shipping in and out. The order should be in units of 10, I recommend 20 or more. This price is very low compared to retail cost at a bike shop or dive shop; two other sources for this capsule.

If you wish to buy direct (please understand this is a factroy, not a retail outlet) here is the address:

Leland Limited, Inc
Box 382, Lambington Rd.
Bedminster NJ 07921
Phone 908 668 1008
Fax 908 668-7716

16 gram cartridge, cheapest zink plate finish
3/8 inch neck
70 grms total weight
Threaded 3/8" - 24 NPT
Sold in Boxes of 10. Cost less than $1 each.

For other regulators, you may want to also buy Leland Item 65025 Puncture Bushing
Female 1/4" - 20 NPT Outlet Cost about 3 for $10. Buy extras.

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