Re: "LETS DROP IT" (back to subs)

[Rick Lucertini <empiricus@sprint.ca>]

asmyth wrote:

> Dear F.
>
> You know, about 15 years ago I made something super-simple that really was
> zero hassle yet loads of fun,

> [snip] This thing (I believe the term is underwater sled) was just a metal frame
> with a towing eye on the front, and a pair of wings with a handle on each.

> [snip] I think an extension of that idea would be to make a basic wet sub with the
> bare minimum components, and use it in towed mode at first. Then if it works
> nicely you could always add the propulsion, batteries, lights, instruments,
> etc. to the extent that suited you.
>
> What d'you think?

Excellent progression.

A simple hull form, btw, is a flat paneled sub fashioned after the Soviet Typhoon boat.  If you take
a look at one (yes, I'll send a pic to Ray - again! - poor Ray) it's obvious that there's nothing
too complicated and it can be done using standard boat building technique.  It's probably the next
step up from your sled.

Rick




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