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Attached is a photo of my submarine Explorer. I dreamed of building a sub since I was 11 (about 35 years ago). I completed it in 1998 after many years of planning, including several visits with George Kittredge and intense study of numerous vehicles. Busby was my bible! Explorer is a single place, one-atmosphere sub. It's 8' LOA and weighs in at 2300 lbs. Design depth is 250' and deepest dive to date is 120'. Viewing is through 7 flat ports in the conning tower and a plexi bow dome fabricated for me by Greg Cottrell. Propulsion is three air-compensated Minn-Kotas running off two series 27 marine gel batteries carried inside the hull. Cabin atmosphere is air refreshed with O2. An O2 analyzer and CO2 scrubber are carried. Although Explorer is active, it spends most of its time on exhibit at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT. I am deeply involved in science education using the submarine as a teaching tool. Currently working on improving thrust.
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