Which Rov is overall the best for most tasks/jobs

Member Joined: Feb 19, 2007

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 Smile

Member Joined: Oct 08, 2005 Location: Inversnecky

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.

Member Joined: Feb 19, 2007

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.

Member Joined: Oct 19, 2006

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!!

Member Joined: Feb 19, 2007

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!!

ROVworld Webteam Joined: Dec 26, 2003 Location: Scotland

rovnumpty wrote:

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 Laughing

ROVworld Webteam Joined: Dec 26, 2003 Location: Scotland

rover37 wrote:

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 Very Happy

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.

Member Joined: Dec 17, 2003 Location: Thailand

rayshields wrote:

rover37 wrote:

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 Very Happy

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...)

Member Joined: Feb 19, 2007

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?
Cool

Member Joined: Oct 30, 2004 Location: New Zealand

you just cannot beat the good old scorpio based systems Exclamation

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

Member Joined: May 20, 2006

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

Member Joined: Dec 17, 2003 Location: Thailand

beeman wrote:

you just cannot beat the good old scorpio based systems Exclamation

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??

Member Joined: Oct 19, 2006

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.

ROVworld Webteam Joined: Dec 26, 2003 Location: Scotland

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.

Member Joined: Feb 19, 2007

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.