I think TDW has been gone the last few days. I am using his new UI but I dont have the snorkel because I am using the extra crew mod. Short term solution but it does work. I didnt have any problems loading up a saved gave either. I am sure when TDW gets back he will a solution or extra mod to get rid of the snorkel. For now use this mod and it will get rid of your snorkel. Its a short term solution.
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