Hi Jim, Nice project pictures! I think 12 % is a bit
low. Modern military subs has this figure. 20-25 % is a better
figure. U-boat worx C-quester has
about 100% to achieve freeboard. But the extra weight is a nuisance when
accelerating and turning Groet, Emile Van: owner- Hi All Psubbers, I have completed preliminary design of my soft tanks and am
looking for input. They will be shoulder tanks tapered from the sides and ends
at 2-3 degrees to minimize the chance of bubble entrapment. As they are now the
will support about 12 % of my subs total weight. The bottoms will be mostly closed with rows of Does anyone have a guideline on this area as to what
percentage is good etc. Best Regards, Jim K No virus found in this incoming message. |