Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Argonaut Junior replica

[Michael B Holt <tlohm@juno.com>]

On Mon, 28 Oct 2002 19:12:33 -0700 Coalbunny <coalbunny@vcn.com> writes:
>Hmmm.  Ok.  I see where you're coming from.  But that doesn't mean  
>that it's safe to make it today as they made it back then.  Now we have
>better materials to use. 

We also have better fastenings and better glues.   And even fiberglass!

> I would say that if you want to build it, perhaps put a wooden shell 
>around the metal hull.  Just an idea.

The plywood, I feel, is perfectly safe alone at the depths Junior
really operated.   However, being a cautious (or gutless, if you're
not related to me) sort, I'm gonna wrap the thing in a half-inch 
of glass.   Authenticity is nice, but not if I feel threatened.

This thing is not supposed to be left alone in water deeper than
about 15 feet.  I'd be perfectly happy to crawl along in water
that was just enough to cover the hatch, and I'd be willing to
bet cash Simon Lake felt exactly the same way.   No one ever
wanted to take Junior out for a cruise.





Mike H.





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