Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Ballast & Air Systems

Thanks Bill,

That sketch was literally my "napkin" drawing concept. This was just after the Nautilus sinking cabin cruiser idea, and after I was indoctrinated to the "unpleasant realities" of submerging a volume of air...remember? That sketch was based on the S-44 surface replica that inspired me in the first place, and a one place design. As drawn now, she is two place tandem seating in....of all things...jet-ski style.

There won't be any torpedoes, that was just for fun, (unless Rick M designs me a rocket propelled torpedo :), but I do intend to have the outline of faux forward tube doors, she is after all, a military replica. Jet-ski and cruise ship "kill" silhouettes on the fairwater, and a broom lashed to the mast on return to the dock, will get smiles for sure.

The Devil's in the details Bill, I've got a long way to go, there are some serious structural issues due to weight of the lead / water ballast and surface motion to be resolved.

Thanks again

Joe

From: "Akins" <lakins1@tampabay.rr.com>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Ballast & Air Systems
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 20:27:58 -0500

Hi Joe.

I just saw your cad rendering of your proposed sub firing a torpedo at a jet ski on the psub's frapper site. Earlier I had seen your sketch that you posted on frapper

too. The sketch looked a bit different and was not as rounded on the bow and stern as what the cad was. After looking at your cad I now see more of the similiarity

to the holland influenced designs as opposed to the Lake designs. She looks real nice! I eagerly await you finishing it. She will make one sweet looking ambient!

Bill Akins.