Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Forbes story

[Warren Greenway <opensourcesub@yahoo.com>]

What you want is a sound structural shape for the
pressure hull, and a hydrodynamic fairing for an
outer hull. Even if it is fiberglass, you will have
to follow this general method.

Warren.

--- "E.L. King" <crusader-x@comcast.net> wrote:
> I had a thought of eventually building a two-seat
> sub.  I was thinking 
> about a flattened teardrop shape for the hull. 
> Something hydrodynamic, 
> that could be "flown" through the water.  At least
> that's what I'd like 
> to do.
> 
> Erick
> On Wednesday, Mar 19, 2003, at 11:53
> America/Indianapolis, Tim Reilly 
> wrote:
> > Just remember Erick, if it wasn't for
> "romanticized notions", we would
> > probably not even be able to discuss building our
> own subs.  I have 
> > found
> > that by people trying to shoot down my ideas, I
> have been able to work
> > through the problem and make my ideas better.
> > Always keep dreaming.  It makes us better.
> > Tim R.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: E.L. King
> > I clicked on the link and had no problems or
> requests to register.
> > Interesting story.
> > I'm just starting to learn about submarine
> construction, and have some
> > romanticized notions that probably will be
> dispelled in short order.
> > Probably too many hours spent watching Voyage to
> the Bottom of the Sea
> > when I was a child.
> > Erick
> 


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