[PSUBS-MAILIST] American Sportsman Submersible

[Steven <oldcop911@ev1.net>]

Hello all,
I am new to this group, but it looks like there is a lot of expertise here.
 I currently own an American Sportsman Submersible that I bought at an
auction back in 1982.  I started rebuilding it, and almost immediately ran
out of money.  The dreams of youth!  It has been on it's trailer , stripped
and partially recoated, since then.  It is I believe, according to the
Original Company brochure that I have, an American Sportsman 600, which was
supposed to be capable of 600 foot depths.  It is a twin conning tower
design which was originally owned by the US Gov., being used in fish
surveys.  Anybody have any info on these?  Also, and more importantly, has
anybody done a rebuild on one?  Both conning towers have wrap around view
ports of about 1 inch thick Plexiglass, and there is an 8 inch diameter, 1
inch thick view port that is somewhat conical in shape that is on the
bottom.  I am finally getting to the point where I might be able to start
refitting again, and any advice would be most helpful.
Regards, Steve Salley