Odyssea's propeller could be damaged by foreign objects that enter the propeller. Since the maximum propeller speed is only 600 rpm, the likelihood for extensive damage is minimized. Propeller repairs can be made locally at a propeller shop since Odyssea's prop is fabricated from aluminum. If experienced technicians are not available, the motor controls and thruster can be replaced independently in a modular fashion by unplugging the damaged component and plugging in a spare thruster or motor controller assembly end plate. Component replacement requires only a working knowledge of DC electrical power distribution and does not require a high level technician.
All controls are mechanical for reliability and are easy to repair using common hand tools.
Mechanical levers are used to control buoyancy, thruster pitch and steering making them easy and inexpensive to repair. Fairings are non structural and are made from expanded PVC material that is resistant to ultra violet light. Damaged fairings can be field repaired by using a section of plastic or aluminum that can be used as a backing and pop riveted to the damaged area. The fairings can be easily repaired by removing the damaged fairing and locally fabricating a new one using the damaged fairing as a template. PVC fairings are easier, quicker and less costly to repair than fiberglass.