Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Preliminary calculations, please check me

[Paul Kreemer <paulkreemer@gmail.com>]

Yes, using 63 lb/cf of seawater gives about 16cf needed to weigh 1000lb.

I think a WWII style boat which was more on the surface than submerged
would have 30% or more reserve buoyancy.  Like Myles says.

On 10/29/05, Myles Hall <myles.h@sasktel.net> wrote:

Joe,

 

   My design calls for about 45%.  I want to get that thing out of the water when surface running.  Also, I figure a guy needs all the bouyancy he can get when launching the thing so that you don't need 6' of water.  I'm going for the "better to have too much than not enough" concept.  Hopefully I'm not overlooking something.

 

Myles.