I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?

You might do further research by contacting the University of Florida. I
know they've built small-capacity submarines in their mechanical engineering
department. It may be a good place to start looking.

Brian

"Dan" wrote in message
...
I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?

Try looking at this site: giffordmarineinc.com These guys are building
their own (non-nuclear) sub.

"Dan" wrote in message
...
I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?

Quite a few sites out there concerning building a submarine. Unlike boats
there are specific and unique issues pertaining to pressurization/hull
strength, window thickness/materials (the fewer windows the better IMHO but
that will depend
on application), internal oxygen/air/atmosphere.

Do a Google search for terms like: submersible, personalsubmarine. Be
prepared to buy or locate one to three very specialized and expensive texts
pertaining to submarine design/engineering. Its worth it. The topic of
designing and engineering portals for submarines is worth studying very
dilligently and in great detail and for very obvious reasons.

Something along the lines of neutral buyonacy is really what you strive for
in a submarine body. Loosely speaking: "you dont want it to float, you
definitely dont want it to sink". There is a guy who designed a sub that has
a nice emergency recovery system that brings the submarine back to the
surface in the event of an emergency. Look a around a bit for that site. I
believe that he also amassed a great deal of knowldege about portal
engineering.

Nuclear power? Perhaps you might consider the hydbrid of diesel +
thermonuclear power (?) based on Strontium-90 which has a long half-life and
decays into non-radioactive Zirconium. I didnt say that Strontium-90 was
cheap, did I?

See: http://www.psubs.org/

Among other things, maybe look for a reference called "Pressure Vessels".
There should be a link on PSubs.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan"
Newsgroups: rec.boats.building
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 9:22 AM
Subject: Building a nuclear submarine


I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?


"Dan" wrote in message
...
I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?

I understand the better models have a 'hand crank' mechanism attached to the
prop to serve as a back-up in case of battery failure or reactor melt-down!

Also, the lead underpants is another good option when ordering!

paul





Quite a few sites out there concerning building a submarine. Unlike boats
there are specific and unique issues pertaining to pressurization/hull
strength, window thickness/materials (the fewer windows the better IMHO but
that will depend
on application), internal oxygen/air/atmosphere.

Do a Google search for terms like: submersible, personalsubmarine. Be
prepared to buy or locate one to three very specialized and expensive texts
pertaining to submarine design/engineering. Its worth it. The topic of
designing and engineering portals for submarines is worth studying very
dilligently and in great detail and for very obvious reasons.

Something along the lines of neutral buyonacy is really what you strive for
in a submarine body. Loosely speaking: "you dont want it to float, you
definitely dont want it to sink". There is a guy who designed a sub that has
a nice emergency recovery system that brings the submarine back to the
surface in the event of an emergency. Look a around a bit for that site. I
believe that he also amassed a great deal of knowldege about portal
engineering.

Nuclear power? Perhaps you might consider the hydbrid of diesel +
thermonuclear power (?) based on Strontium-90 which has a long half-life and
decays into non-radioactive Zirconium. I didnt say that Strontium-90 was
cheap, did I?

See: http://www.psubs.org/

Among other things, maybe look for a reference called "Pressure Vessels".
There should be a link on PSubs.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan"
Newsgroups: rec.boats.building
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 9:22 AM
Subject: Building a nuclear submarine

I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?


"Dan" wrote in message
...
I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?





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On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 15:22:33 GMT, Dan wrote:

I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no? Maybe I just read too
much of the "Mad Scientists" series growing up.



Alberto Panno-Peano wrote:

What do I need for my own nuclear - driven submarine ?

I need this very fast, can I build one in 6-8 weeks ?

I've enjoyed all the replies to this OP, but somewhat seriously, has any
one built a personal sized SUB, say 4 person cap. With a max dive depth
of say 40 feet or so, this should be do able, no?

Try this one. ;-)

http://www.ussubs.com/Luxury_folder/lux.phoenix.html

Steve
Stephen C. Baker - Yacht Designer
http://members.aol.com/SailDesign/pr...cbweb/home.htm

Now the Phoenix is a class act. And at only $78M it is a bargain. Beware
of the advertising though, I know from experience that at depths greater
than 450ft it is still possible to enjoy the gentle rolls of a nice north
Pacific storm, say 30+ degrees each way. You may ride out a bit of a blow
but the bad ones will get you anyway.

Brian

We were at 400 ft and taking 40+ degree rolls in the "Med", long, long ago
in the "Cold War.".

"Brian Combs" wrote in message
...
Now the Phoenix is a class act. And at only $78M it is a bargain. Beware
of the advertising though, I know from experience that at depths greater
than 450ft it is still possible to enjoy the gentle rolls of a nice north
Pacific storm, say 30+ degrees each way. You may ride out a bit of a blow
but the bad ones will get you anyway.

Brian

I did a short stint with Perry Oceanographics (as a programmer).

I may still have some of the drawings for one of the subs.



Richard