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finally got the sub wet. The first test was a complete success, and
I now know that the displacement and stability are right. The sub
floats a few inches above the water line without any air pressure in
the tanks. I believe that a small amount of air should bring the sub
up to its water line when surfaced. The first test was done with the
fuel tank full and thirty gallons of water and antifreeze in the
forward tank. The main hull stayed dry and the only problem
encountered was a leak in the port saddle tank, that can be quickly
fixed. I intend to retest shortly after making repairs. This time,
we will fire up the generator and test all systems. I still don't
have the compressed air system completed so I have no way to blow
the tanks. This makes it necessary to keep the sub on the slings for
safety reasons.
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