Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] 2 Man Sub From Boston?

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

Hi Carsten,

Thanks for your comments.  I agree a soft ballast tank would be easy to 
retrofit, and even an external hard tank if necessary to save some room 
inside.  I've always liked the idea of the saucer sub for it's 
simplicity in terms of main hull construction.  One good weld around the 
perimeter and you're done.  I like the three downward looking viewports 
on this one, but also think the design is weak and should be retrofitted 
with the type Frank has put on his saucer sub.  Not only Stachiw 
approved, but close to the hull and will give a better field of view as 
well.  It could probably use a viewport or two in the rear and also 
maybe one on each side.  It will be interesting to watch this one go and 
I'm guessing it will reach between $3-5k as a selling price.  Even as a 
non-functional sub, it would be a great addition to a museum based upon 
it's unique design.

Jon




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