GWX 3 definitely changes the damage mechanics into flooding mechanics. Frequently you do need to wait in the order of hours for sinking succeed. I usually hit the forward mast section. On the basis that flooding makes the bow dig deeper into the waves, increasing the flooding speed. But there are also vulnerability locations like fuel bunkers, keel, ammo bunkers, engine compartments and screw/rudder to further it's demise.
The amount of opportunity contact reports placed on the maps is based on a vicinity radius around your Uboat. ("Display Range To Opportunity Radio Contacts" in SH3_rootfolder\data\cfg\contacts.cfg) If you are not in the possible vicinity of convoy-tracks then the icons are not going to appear near you. Iirc the stock value is 250 km. But even then you should receive plenty of contacts if you are in the right areas. Can you be more specific with Kriegsmarine grid locations? Also, going overboard with timecompression might reduce your chances with finding something.
GWX also drastically changes the traffic routes. I'm not saying you won't find a tug in the open ocean. But more likely the appropriate vessels.
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