Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Air Tanks

Frank I am using 12hp for my main propulsion. I gave up trying to calculate speed but I should have

plenty. The reason for so much maneuverability is the bottom of Lake Superior many granite boulders

etc. I will need to travel pretty fast to cover any amount of the Lake. I am thinking of a 20 to 30' above the

bottom but at 6 knots or so when one of those big beast jumps up in front of me, I am going to need

options. A transfer pump or sliding weight for sure would not fit my needs. I may even have an

emergency sea anchor deployment for quick stops. Reverting back to my drag racing days.

I loved the dry dive video. I learned much watching it maneuver I have greater confidence that my

efforts should yield the kind of performance I am looking for. Not to mention it oughta be a real

hoot to drive hehehhe

Dean

In a message dated 8/24/2008 8:15:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ShellyDalg@aol.com writes:

Hi Dean. I think you're chasing the right idea with front and back dive planes. I had considered that but let it go because of the extra work. It just seems to me that back dive planes would be a real plus if you have enough power to make them work. Did you see the "dry dive" videos? With the center mounted dive planes the sub stays level when ascending/diving but it would be nice to be able to angle the sub just with the dive planes. Like you say, much like flying. I don't know how much speed you'd have to get to make the dive planes overcome the front/back balance, but if it's close enough to neutral, it may not take that much power.

Twin trim tanks front and back with a transfer pump would help if the pump was able to shift weight fast enough. Maybe a sliding drop weight would be less trouble to make. I will be able to shift the seat forward and backward a little and I'm hoping that will give me a little angle change. Damn, I wanna get this thing wet soon! Frank D.

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