pRoPeLlEr HuNt !!!

Hello Everyone!
Nice to be back considering that the past few days were quite demanding. Just jostled through the second sessionals and the final hurdle in the design stage-the propeller mechanism is nearing completion.
As part of the process to overcome the final hurdle, the nitcAMPHICAR team visited Beypore. Beypore is a small town just on the outskirts of Calicut. Before that we went to a boating arena just to have a taste of the mechanism in practise. After a look at the man-powered propeller mechanism we set for Beypore.
The place is very beautiful and so are the people. We had a very fruitful conversation with a couple of fishermen. The process was however not going to be easy as communication gap is a major barrier. But then, when there is a will there is a way. We somehow interacted with them and got some insights into the engine and the propeller mechanism they are using.
The propeller is basically inbuilt in a 3litre Suzuki engine. They presented a live demo of the working and operation of the entire engine including the propellers. We got some contacts of the engine suppliers from these gentlemen.

Then we moved in search of these contacts and were fortunate enough to encounter a dock where an interceptor of the Indian Coast Guard was waiting to be inducted into the Indian Navy.
After some conversation with some of the persons there, we finally got the address of a mechanic who specializes in repairing the fishing boats. He is a person by the name of Ponappan and is the man seeked by every person with a boat in that region. Well the place he stays is called Chelliyar, a place on the opposite bank of the back water in the dock.
We were waiting for a steamer to take us to the other end. Then we met a person who volunteered as the interpreter between us and the boatman. From the conversation we came to know that Saturdays and Sundays are off-days for Ponappan. However, we got his contact number.
Well! There were many positives in spite of the fact that we could not find the mechanic. We got his contact and a basic idea about the propeller we will be going to use. Most importantly we came to know how beautiful the place is.
Next, we plan to meet our guide and make him informed about the work we have done. We also plan to have a telephonic conversation with Ponappan, the mechanic, through an interpreter.
We have set 15th Oct as the deadline for completion of the Design process and we are almost there.
We the enthusiam and energy level in the team and the guidance provided, we can confidently say that :
we will, we will rock you!!!
Signing off for the meoment...
Take care and be optimistic!!!