Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Submersible Cost and Time to Build

[Wilfried Ellmer <info@concretesubmarine.com>]

Hello Frank,
I am sure we will find a way to do the voyage. I am also confident that
i can move the hull with  50ton hidraulic jaks (eight support
points) - I am sorry that i can not give out pictures, forming details,
or anything that could be used as "ACME guide to submarine building "
due to my agreement with colombias naval authorities. Given the recent
proliferation of semi submersibles in illegal transport issues - there
is certain concern that the wrong guys might listen on sub building
forums like psubs.org and recreate what they learn there for their own
purpose. I have a good work relationship with the naval, military,
narcotics, port, and other authorities here in cartagena and want to
keep it that way.

Cheers,
Wil

2009/5/18, ShellyDalg@aol.com <ShellyDalg@aol.com>:

Hi Wil. Ya, I know how the little things can slow down progress. Moving 200 tons of ANYTHING is a big task. As for the coast guard and the canal management, could you tow the hull behind a registered boat and call it a "barge" ? It seems like a boat yard should be located next to a bay or river, possibly with a dry dock set-up so launching a new boat would be easier. What is the black coating on the boat ? Do you have any pictures of the molds used in the construction? Any pictures of the re-bar grid ? This project is very interesting and many people are watching your progress. Hope to see the boat soon. Best of luck, Frank D.

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