Underwater USB camera - checking Gori folding prop

[dunedin]

Recently had a problem with reverse on the boat, and after checking other potential causes was advised to check the folding propellor.

Fortunately had just bought a cheap underwater USB endoscope camera so gave it a try. Results were really great for the price (under £20) - and could have saved the cost of an extra lift to check things.
Highly recommended having one - this one seems to be out of stock but other simialr ones avalable
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009YSEV9A/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure if this will work, but a video of the prop in reverse. Never really thought about this before, but with the thrust in reverse the prop is angled as the blades move backwards - goes fully forward in ahead.

https://flic.kr/p/ebiD2U

As far as I can tell all normal - perhaps we had previously picked up some debris which has now gone

 

[photodog]

Totally cool.

 

[bikedaft]

thanks, will buy it when its back in stock - is it water proof for the full 7m length?

ps like your other pics esp waverley at dorus mhor

 

[dunedin]

thanks, will buy it when its back in stock - is it water proof for the full 7m length?)

I assume so. Just a 7mm wide circa 5cm long camera on the end of the 7m cable. There is a dimmer switch for the LEDs but this is sensibly sited just next to the USB plug. Need a laptop to see and record from, but if you have this then much cheaper than a GoPro type for very occasional use.

 

[bikedaft]

Thanks

I prefer swimming, but not near a moving prop

Gor a drain to check out tho, not very boaty or fun...