Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Nekton, Delta

["Karl & Shirin Fuller" <fullerk@voyager.co.nz>]

Thanks Big Dave,
For all the links, I can see why you like the Delta and will be building a
similar vessel.
Do they get any problem with salt or dirt build up in the ballast tank and
cutting down visibility ? In an autonomous sub, in the water most of the
time, this could be a problem but it is a great idea and solves safety and
ballast problems. Actually, the sub would be operational with the ballast
tanks full of air most of the time so most of the marine growth would be on
the outside and easily cleaned.......in summer.
>From down under,
Karl.

> Here's another link:
> http://www.canosoarus.com/11Submarine/Sub03.htm
> pictures taken during construction and gives a better look at the
portholes.
> Big Dave
>
> >Hello Karl:
> >You can get a good look at the Delta at:
> >http://www.azstarnet.com/~delta/
> >Also, you can do a web search to find pictures of the Nektons alpha,
beta,
> >and gamma.  Really, the Delta is like an ultimate Nekton although I don't
> >think the owner and designer Doug Privitt is associated with them
anymore.
> >I don't know the whole story there.
> >Anyway, I like the idea of the viewports being protected by the forward
> >ballast tank.  If you look at the pictures you will see what I'am getting
> >at.  He's even added protection for the side and con tower viewports.
The
> >nose cone/ballast tank on the earlier beta and gamma did not have the
flat
> >slanted big port on the nose tip, and so it was much more streamlined for
> >towing.  I just love the overall design.  If I ever build one, it will
> >probably look very much like the Delta.
> >As for the storm clouds,  They seem to have disappeared for the moment as
I
> >have completed and turned in all of my delinquent paperwork.  Still, my
> >annual evaluation is due the end of this month and I have my fingers
> >crossed.  I would hate to lose this job.  I like the work, its the
> paperwork
> >I hate!
> >TTYL
> >Big D.
> >>Big Dave,
> >>How about telling those of us who are not familiar with the two designs
> >> Nekton & Delta ), more about the features you like ?
> >>And how is work, still storm clouds on the horizon ?
> >>TTYL,
> >>Karl.