[PSUBS-MAILIST] Alvin Jr is no more

[Joe Perkel]

Hi Douglas,

250' operating depth, endurance exceeding K-350 due to increased battery capacity and nearly same size electrical loads. The pods have space for dedicated house loads for ventilation / AC, Nav, etc. She will still be towed to site. I figure I should want 4 - 5 one hour dives out of a day max, then charge at night?? Maybe?, I don't know haven't been out there with you guys.

Something like this would no doubt pull attention, some of it maybe negative. Perhaps close to finishing a build like this one could contact the public affairs officers at the Miami CG Base, and State Park Authorities etc, in order to break the ice, and or announce ops in advance? This design doesn't quite work without the torpedoes and camo scheme. Ix-nay on the swastika flag of course, that would be replaced by an international "under tow flag" while towed, and a divers flag for ops.

I would imagine that Sheriffs, Park Rangers, and Coasties would all be curious and fascinated as well with any PSUB. Someone good at their job can assess the situation appropriately within minutes. In a pinch and the extreme circumstance of anyone inappropriately exceeding their authority on site would get immediate compliance from me while concurrently hearing the words Federal Retiree and US Navy Veteran as I right down the name. We do after all have the right of "life liberty and the pursuit of happiness" so long as that pursuit does not impede on the common good, or rights of others.

Glad you like it Douglas, Thanks!

Joe





On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:10 PM, Douglas Suhr <spiritofcalypso at gmail.com> wrote:
 
Joe, I too really like your new design. I hadn't actually thought about it until Alec mentioned it, but he certainly has a good point. The first time we took Snoopy and the R-300 out into our bay down in the Keys we were treated to 2 separate visits by both the local Sheriff (who was friendly) and the Coast Guard (who was not friendly nor un-firendly, just there in silence). If they got a load of a boat like that they'd sure be all over you. As you suggest, proper base covering would be essential before any dive ops. But you get an A+ from me on the design!

What is your target max operating depth and range? ~ Douglas S. 



On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 8:25 PM, Joe Perkel <josephperkel at yahoo.com> wrote:

Alec,
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>I was discussing that very issue with another member. A boat like this one (and it's owner) would undoubtably become "known" in local Coast Guard and State Ranger circles. All I's dotted and T's crossed as appropriate, registration numbers decals, safety equipment, placards, etc.  I also have the benefit of 24 years of Federal service which has given me the experience and patience to deal with all manner of bureaucratic knuckleheads. In the end one would smile sincerely and graciously point out to Agent Smith that this is no different than a replica war bird armed with dummy warheads. That fact, and prudent operations far from sensitive areas would be best.
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>I'm glad you like it too Alec, thanks! I Like it enough to pursue it further. It solves some issues with a bit of pizazz while concurrently maintaining the basic cylinder and battery pod
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>Joe
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>Wow! As a design exercise I think that is fantastic, a work of art. But I don't think I'd want to actually show up in US waters with something that looked quite so much like real torpedoes. Both times I've taken Snoopy to Florida the coasties have shown up within minutes, and it's great to be in a boat that's painted fluorescent orange, as it makes it obvious I'm not a smuggler trying to keep a low profile!
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>Best,
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>Alec
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>On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 2:05 PM, Joe Perkel <josephperkel at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>I've been working on a more tow able friendly concept for some time. Its a reduced scale Seehund replica @ 18' length with a 36" OD hull. Shes all electric (No Diesel) and she sure looks pretty in this concept sketch. I hope it comes through because I am unable to add it to my project page. Incidentally, the Kriegsmarine flag is for image effect and would not be flown in public.
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