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WernherVonTrapp · 09-16-10, 06:20 PM

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If I remember correctly, and many times I don't, the ballast tanks were located in sections Fore, Midship and Aft. The air was pumped into the tanks, forcing the water (ballast) out to maintain the boat's buoyancy and/or depth. If you received damage to the hull or superstructure, it might be possible that your ballast tanks became damaged. What about your dive planes, they intact?

Bubblehead, I've noticed that too on rare occasion, when the OD calls out the compressed air status. I've noticed that it usually happens only when surfaced. Can the air be replaced effectively when submerged?

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WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I TYPE TOO SLOW REPLY: If I remember correctly, and many times I don't, the ballast tanks were located in sections Fore, Midship and Aft. The air was pumped into the tanks, forcing the water (ballast) out to maintain the boat's buoyancy and/or depth. If you received damage to the hull or superstructure, it might be possible that your ballast tanks became damaged. What about your dive planes, they intact? Bubblehead, I've noticed that too on rare occasion, when the OD calls out the compressed air status. I've noticed that it usually happens only when surfaced. Can the air be replaced effectively when submerged? __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate