Re: Hull Material ??

["Karl Fuller" <fullerk@voyager.co.nz>]

Hi Dan,
I agree, ferro must be a possibility  and it should work in theory but it
could be hard to get certified. I guess that like in yacht hulls it has a
poor reputation and for a sub hull you can't afford to experiment. Certainly
it has merits in the way of cost and hull forms that could be made.

Good luck,
Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Dan J. Rice <dan.j.rice@sherwin.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: 21 October 1999 19:54
Subject: Hull Material ??


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> Is Ferro Cement a possibility? What reinforcement? What sealants?
> I know it has been used for power boat hulls. The weight would seem to be
a plus
> for subs, as well as ease of construction and cheaper price.
> Design would be more flexible than steel, and it would seem to be a good
choice
> for compression strength.
> Anyone tried it?
>
> Dan
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