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[PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Trailer launch (was Langkawi Islands)

At 1940 -0600 01/31/0, Captain Nemo wrote:
(I love saying that!)
>You might get away with less water using rollers, a winch, and such; but my
>trailer doesn't have those due to the shape of the NAUTILUS' keel.  I need
>enough water on the ramp to float the sub free at launch, and also to
>recover it.

Have you looked into one of those trailers they transport propane tanks on? The kind with no solid axle so the middle is wide open, with a wishbone-shaped structure overhead supporting a winch which lifts the tank, and then removable cross supports underneath. I suppose one of those might cost a sizable percentage of the sub's expense, but it looks like such a spiffy arrangement. They hook a chain to the loops on top the tank, but I'm imagining some kind of sling which would cradle the boat underneath.

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David
Osage MN USA
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