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[PSUBS-MAILIST] Underwater Drag Racing...
All,
The idea I presented to Chris Nugent in the thread entitled Shadetree Sub
Builders was offered there as a jest; but it's something I've thought seriously
about since the 80's; UNDERWATER DRAG RACING.
It could be done at, say, depths of less than 33 feet. Classes could
include "closed circuit" and "tank aspirated / open circuit" exhaust
systems. Propulsion? Hell! Run what you brung!
Unlimited!
We could mark off a quarter mile with boats; run from a standing
start; go flat out for ET's. Probably need some rigid "drag chute" device
to pop out of the hull at the end of the run to keep us from ending up in
Tahiti.
Whataya think the World speed record for minisubs is?
I've got two streamlined hulls that were earmarked for other projects; I'd
be willing to convert one to this purpose. I've got two Chevy 350's
downstairs growing rust; and if the competition gets tough, I could always pull
the 454 out of my 'Vette.
Turning a radical prop or a Berkley Jet Pump, that sucker would haul
balls! Talk about instant pucker-factor! Your buns would be pluckin'
lint from the inside of your baggies, for sure!
Now THIS is what I call a RUSH; and we could do it.
Comments? Well-intended cautions (which I'll probably ignore
anyway)? Remarks about my sanity? All are welcomed.
Whatya think?
(Seriously, folks...)
Pat Regan