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Old 12-22-08, 07:36 PM   #7
Paul_IronCoffin
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Originally Posted by Pisces
Never heard fo waterturbulence being modelled in a game.
This is really cavitation, where the propellor attempts to move more water per revolution than there is water available; at low speed/high engine demands. It's noisy - very noisy - and causes bubbles to be created (a la Boyles Law).

Best to increase speed slowly.

Re, you're question: go deep, go silent, and keep the engine revs slow (below 3 kts). Turn frequently!
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