Re: A sub question

[Ray Keefer <Ray.Keefer@eng.Sun.COM>]

Hi Richard,

I have the book. It was something about not shipping water at some wave
state. I don't remember if there was a minimum height or not. I'll
look it up tonight.

Regards,
Ray

> I have a specific question regarding subs which hopefully someone can
> answer or direct me to the answer of.
> 
> What are the "freeboard" requirements or recommendations for a personal
> sub?  I have some idea of what it "should" be but am interested in what
> the ABS or other sanctioning organizations might have to say.  If anyone
> has invested the $75 for the ABS book (I have not, yet!) please let me
> know if it covers this.
> 
> The reason I ask is I am exploring a somewhat different design for a one
> person sub which involves vertical (standing upright) ascents/descents
> and a transition to horizontal (prone) once at depth (to a "Deep Flight"
> style craft).  My idea is to minimize the cost of the structure and to
> maximize streamlining at the same time.
> 
> Thanks for your help.