Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Bill Gifford's Project

[SeaLordOne@aol.com]

Carl,

Bill's website discusses detailed specs...he states that he did not have any.  He states that this is why the photos of his progress show so much putting together, and then taking apart again, and then putting back together.  My reading of his site is that he had conceptual drawings only, and may regret he did not follow the standard practice of starting with detailed specifications.  But I don't want to put words into his mouth.  If you are like me, you are already making sketches of his interior based on the photos.  Like Bill, my next boat will be big.

I love Bill's site.  With over 100 photos he shows the step by step construction of his boat.  While PSUBS is all about the design, construction and operation of PSUBS, it is primarily about design.  Construction discussion seems focused on fabricating a few specialized components like scrubbers and viewports, and fascinating tales of actual PSUB dives are practically non-existent.  So any time someone fleshes out details in the areas of construction or operation, I jump on it.  What a boat, and what a website!

Doug Farrow