I believe they're to add extra stability to the planes. Maybe an embarassing afterthought? Rick L. ----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph Perkel To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 12:43 PM Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] ID this photo Can anyone confirm the purpose of the cable stays on the bow planes of this S-Class sub? http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/0814602.jpg The S-class had retractable bow planes, but I have found nothing to indicate a cable system for retraction and extension. I know the later fleet boats used hydraulic actuators but, this is an intriguing possibility for a homebuilt. Joe
----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph Perkel To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 12:43 PM Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] ID this photo Can anyone confirm the purpose of the cable stays on the bow planes of this S-Class sub? http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/0814602.jpg The S-class had retractable bow planes, but I have found nothing to indicate a cable system for retraction and extension. I know the later fleet boats used hydraulic actuators but, this is an intriguing possibility for a homebuilt. Joe
