Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Nekton Gamma link

Frank,

Actually, Delta has nearly 7000 dives, and has never missed a dive due to mechanical issues. Once you see them, you'll understand why. They are as simple as an old-fashioned farm tractor. That is not an indictment. It works. Period.

I'm going out to Marfab shortly. Any messages for California? Or you could go out there with me if you've got any pocket money left.

Vance

-----Original Message-----
From: ShellyDalg@aol.com
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Thu, Aug 5, 2010 9:11 am
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Nekton Gamma link

The Delta has many hundreds of successful dives logged in it's long career and I've not heard of any problems with the viewports. The Delta has a contract with MBARI in Moss Landing to work on seismic sensors placed along the canyon edge to monitor mud slides and general erosion. They spend a month or so retrieving and servicing the sensors each year. The guys are very friendly and welcoming when they are in port.

Frank D.