Boat Trim and Cavitation

RJM_668 · 08-08-15, 06:46 AM

Has anyone looked at the boat trim in the simulation (camera view) SH4.

I noticed the props come out of the water periodically and don't know if that was an actual issue (real life) or if it is a simulation defect. I have attempted to tweak this by adjusting the Surface Depth but that doesn't seem to help in either FOTRS or the base game. How is the Surface Depth parameter used? And, by the way can Decks Awash be accomplished in FOTRS?

Lot of question...

Rockin Robbins · 08-10-15, 11:42 AM

Set your depth at about 32' and you'll be decks awash. Listen for the diesels. You want to be the deepest you can get and still have them running.It might be easier to dive deeper than 32' and then come up to that depth than go straight to 32' from the surface.

Aktungbby · 08-10-15, 12:27 PM

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Crannogman · 08-10-15, 01:03 PM

There is another thread that tells you how to program a hot key for "decks awash." Basically you edit a text file for the sub so that the "radar/snorkel depth" is about 8.8 meters (it varies by sub), and then set a hot key for "radar depth." Then go into the game and try it out.

You generally want it to be as deep as possible while still running on diesel. Other than listening, you can also look to see if the "charge batteries" button is lit - if it is, the your diesels are going. With Gato & Balao at "decks awash, usually everything above higher than the base of the (bow) deck gun will be above water, and your watch crew will go below - but you should still be able to go to the bridge yourself.

You can aslo adjust the default periscope depth - I like to bring it up about 1 meter so I can listen to the radio

08-08-15, 06:46 AM	#1
RJM_668 Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1 Downloads: 95 Uploads: 0	Boat Trim and Cavitation Has anyone looked at the boat trim in the simulation (camera view) SH4. I noticed the props come out of the water periodically and don't know if that was an actual issue (real life) or if it is a simulation defect. I have attempted to tweak this by adjusting the Surface Depth but that doesn't seem to help in either FOTRS or the base game. How is the Surface Depth parameter used? And, by the way can Decks Awash be accomplished in FOTRS? Lot of question... Last edited by RJM_668; 08-08-15 at 01:33 PM.

08-10-15, 11:42 AM	#2
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Set your depth at about 32' and you'll be decks awash. Listen for the diesels. You want to be the deepest you can get and still have them running.It might be easier to dive deeper than 32' and then come up to that depth than go straight to 32' from the surface. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

08-10-15, 12:27 PM	#3
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08-10-15, 01:03 PM	#4
Crannogman Watch Officer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 343 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	There is another thread that tells you how to program a hot key for "decks awash." Basically you edit a text file for the sub so that the "radar/snorkel depth" is about 8.8 meters (it varies by sub), and then set a hot key for "radar depth." Then go into the game and try it out. You generally want it to be as deep as possible while still running on diesel. Other than listening, you can also look to see if the "charge batteries" button is lit - if it is, the your diesels are going. With Gato & Balao at "decks awash, usually everything above higher than the base of the (bow) deck gun will be above water, and your watch crew will go below - but you should still be able to go to the bridge yourself. You can aslo adjust the default periscope depth - I like to bring it up about 1 meter so I can listen to the radio __________________ "The sea shall ride over her and she shall live in it like a duck" ~John Ericsson