Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Aluminum subs

["Ty Alley" <tydes@shreve.net>]

Hey Doc, a "glass" deep worker for the masses...love the idea, especially
the kit version.  Do you have at least a ballpark figure on the boat yet?
Of course, like many wanna-be psubbers, I have always admired the Deep
Worker and a shallow water version for the recreationalist is a fantastic
idea.  I hope you will keep us posted on it's progress.  Anyone else excited
about this except for the Nuytco team?
Thanks and Later,
Ty
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Nuytten <72020.572@compuserve.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Aluminum subs


> Craig:
>         Re: Aluminum Hulls - we use aluminum forgings ( machined) for the
> battery pod main tubes and spun aluminum hemispheres welded to machined
> aluminum closure/sealing rings for the end closures  . . .on DeepWorker
> 2000.  We have had excellent results with this material - no complaints at
> all. We have some units in titanium and other than cost, they are also
very
> good. We have a pretty good design for an all aluminum hull, battery pods,
> frame, etc. but I've been currently  concentrating on the GRP (fibreglass)
> el cheapo model called DeepWorker 300. We have the prototype hull built
and
> will be attempting to make it into a halibut in the pressure chamber soon.
> It's identical to the DeepWorker 2000 in size, shape, and configuration
but
> will be available in kit form or finished sub - ( presuming we go ahead
> with production) . . .shades of Kitteridge! Making it is a no-brainer,
> making it to sell at a reasonable price is another kettle of fishies,
> altogether!
> Phil Nuytten
>