Advice on a new boat!!

ddiplock · 02-21-08, 09:37 PM

Ok, so, i've just docked in at my new French port at Lorient. I'm in the 2nd Flotilla, and its now September 1940. I have some 9000+ renown, should I stick with my trusty VIIB boat, or bump myself into the IXB??

I'm really wanting a VIIC but I'm not seeing one avaliable at the moment. Course, I could transfer to another flotilla maybe?? I'm sure they wouldn't say no to a Kaleun with the Ritterkreuz with Leaves, Swords & Diamonds

Anyway, I've come to trust U-50 as a boat. I've had her since the day one of the war, and have sailed 11 patrols in her with pretty good results and she's always come home safe and sound.

Thoughts anyone?

Torplexed · 02-21-08, 10:08 PM

It really depends on where you wanna go. If exploring distant shorelines off Africa or the Americas sounds appealing then go for the IXB. If you like getting in more patrols and getting home sooner then go with the trusty VIIC.

The VIIC also dives quicker and deeper if longevity is your goal.

Brag · 02-21-08, 10:30 PM

Personnaly, I like the IX. It dives like a pig in gelatin and is less maneuverable than the VIIC. But it has nicer views from the bridge, a lot more torpedoes than the VII and it can go places.

Like Balz says, it has better acoustics for his choir.

It takes some getting used to, one has to be a touch more cautious, especially against aircraft because of the diving time.

silentrunner · 02-21-08, 10:57 PM

I like thee long patrols to, but sometimes you have to go for the North Atlantic fights with a VII

Graf Paper · 02-22-08, 06:32 AM

The VIIC would be more familiar to you as its characteristics are very similar to the VIIB (I'm a VIIB fan like you).

The VIIC vs. the VIIB is a tad slower but dives slightly faster and, if I recall correctly, somewhat greater range.

The type IX boats will feel like a lumbering walrus until you get used to it but you are trading off diving speed and maneuverability in exchange for more firepower and much greater range.

I'm with 1st Flotilla out of Kiel and the VIIC did not become available to me until mid-1940. Perhaps that is why you haven't seen it yet; its too early in the year.

SmokinTep · 02-22-08, 06:49 AM

I still like my trusty VIIB.........

02-21-08, 09:37 PM	#1
ddiplock Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 552 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Advice on a new boat!! Ok, so, i've just docked in at my new French port at Lorient. I'm in the 2nd Flotilla, and its now September 1940. I have some 9000+ renown, should I stick with my trusty VIIB boat, or bump myself into the IXB?? I'm really wanting a VIIC but I'm not seeing one avaliable at the moment. Course, I could transfer to another flotilla maybe?? I'm sure they wouldn't say no to a Kaleun with the Ritterkreuz with Leaves, Swords & Diamonds Anyway, I've come to trust U-50 as a boat. I've had her since the day one of the war, and have sailed 11 patrols in her with pretty good results and she's always come home safe and sound. Thoughts anyone?

02-21-08, 10:08 PM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It really depends on where you wanna go. If exploring distant shorelines off Africa or the Americas sounds appealing then go for the IXB. If you like getting in more patrols and getting home sooner then go with the trusty VIIC. The VIIC also dives quicker and deeper if longevity is your goal. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

02-21-08, 10:30 PM	#3
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Personnaly, I like the IX. It dives like a pig in gelatin and is less maneuverable than the VIIC. But it has nicer views from the bridge, a lot more torpedoes than the VII and it can go places. Like Balz says, it has better acoustics for his choir. It takes some getting used to, one has to be a touch more cautious, especially against aircraft because of the diving time. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

02-21-08, 10:57 PM	#4
silentrunner Watch Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mind your own business English Types Posts: 334 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like thee long patrols to, but sometimes you have to go for the North Atlantic fights with a VII __________________

02-22-08, 06:32 AM	#5
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	The VIIC would be more familiar to you as its characteristics are very similar to the VIIB (I'm a VIIB fan like you). The VIIC vs. the VIIB is a tad slower but dives slightly faster and, if I recall correctly, somewhat greater range. The type IX boats will feel like a lumbering walrus until you get used to it but you are trading off diving speed and maneuverability in exchange for more firepower and much greater range. I'm with 1st Flotilla out of Kiel and the VIIC did not become available to me until mid-1940. Perhaps that is why you haven't seen it yet; its too early in the year. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

02-22-08, 06:49 AM	#6
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I still like my trusty VIIB.........