Another favorite boat poll - Page 2

Sailor Steve · 01-15-09, 07:18 PM

I take what I'm given, and I run multiple careers, so I've driven everything at one time or another. Still, nothing is quite as ducky as a Type II.

Weiss Pinguin · 01-15-09, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I take what I'm given, and I run multiple careers, so I've driven everything at one time or another. Still, nothing is quite as ducky as a Type II.

My first love! Nothing like learning to evade destroyers in a brand new Einbaum.

Faamecanic · 01-15-09, 08:49 PM

I voted for the XXI only because its SOOO much fun.

But if I could have another vote it would be the IX here.... I LOVE having TWO torpedos in the stern. I have sunk many a Large Merchant with my stern torps (can Type VII users say that... especially when using GWX) and when the chips were down and the DD's would go away, I have sunk my far share of escorts with an aft fan shot...allowing me to slip away!

Task Force · 01-15-09, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Faamecanic

Another vote for the IX here.... I LOVE having TWO torpedos in the stern. I have sunk many a Large Merchant with my stern torps (can Type VII users say that... especially when using GWX) and when the chips were down and the DD's would go away, I have sunk my far share of escorts with an aft fan shot...allowing me to slip away!

(I have.)

Along with a converted whaling ship.

Iron Budokan · 01-16-09, 08:24 PM

I love the VIIC but I have to admit I used a IXB for the first time many months back and, man, that's one sweet ship.

Task Force · 01-16-09, 08:34 PM

Now how to get this VIIB accrost the Atlantic lol.

A Very Super Market · 01-17-09, 01:07 AM

You know about ahead slow dontcha? But the real trick is to lose weight to make it even more efficient.

Start the patrol by expending all your torpedoes, it will free you several tonnes, and allow you to perhaps weeks of extra patrol time off the US coast.

Then, line up the torpedomen, and shoot them. There is no need for that dead weight.

Since without torpedoes, you won't be attacking anything, you should immediately remove the periscopes. Remove hydrophones and other unneccesary equipment. Keep a deck gun handy in case a roving destroyer spots you.

Make sure your crew are well drilled in the act of rushing up to the bridge. Make sure anyone who can get down from there speedily is put in engine duty. We do not want them having prospects of retreating. The slower men will be convinved that they will not make it down in time, and be compelled to fight.

Make sure that the kitchen is converted to an extra gas tank, and instead feed the men with caught fish and fermented diesel oil. Do not under any circumstances feed your sailors battery acid.

Remove all clothing after you get to open sea, the men do not need to be humiliated (or glorified, depending on their point of view) in view of friends and prospective baby-makers. Homosexual feelings will not occur due to them being to tired to accumulate "desire"

That should let you get more bang from your VIIb, good hunting!

Task Force · 01-17-09, 01:10 AM

got about 9,600kms out of her at 13 knots this patrol. (which was a dud.)

Hanomag · 01-17-09, 09:56 AM

IXD2 .. natch'

more eels= more tonnage

NEON DEON · 01-18-09, 10:31 PM

IX D2

because bigger is better

View Poll Results: Your favorite boat
IIA/IIB	3	4.17%
IID	2	2.78%
VIIB	18	25.00%
VIIC/VIIC41	17	23.61%
VIIC/42	3	4.17%
IXB	5	6.94%
IXC/IXC40	6	8.33%
IXD2	10	13.89%
XXI	8	11.11%
Other (Did I miss any?)	0	0%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

01-15-09, 07:18 PM	#16
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I take what I'm given, and I run multiple careers, so I've driven everything at one time or another. Still, nothing is quite as ducky as a Type II. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-16-09, 08:24 PM	#20
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I love the VIIC but I have to admit I used a IXB for the first time many months back and, man, that's one sweet ship. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

01-16-09, 08:34 PM	#21
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Now how to get this VIIB accrost the Atlantic lol. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

01-17-09, 01:07 AM	#22
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You know about ahead slow dontcha? But the real trick is to lose weight to make it even more efficient. Start the patrol by expending all your torpedoes, it will free you several tonnes, and allow you to perhaps weeks of extra patrol time off the US coast. Then, line up the torpedomen, and shoot them. There is no need for that dead weight. Since without torpedoes, you won't be attacking anything, you should immediately remove the periscopes. Remove hydrophones and other unneccesary equipment. Keep a deck gun handy in case a roving destroyer spots you. Make sure your crew are well drilled in the act of rushing up to the bridge. Make sure anyone who can get down from there speedily is put in engine duty. We do not want them having prospects of retreating. The slower men will be convinved that they will not make it down in time, and be compelled to fight. Make sure that the kitchen is converted to an extra gas tank, and instead feed the men with caught fish and fermented diesel oil. Do not under any circumstances feed your sailors battery acid. Remove all clothing after you get to open sea, the men do not need to be humiliated (or glorified, depending on their point of view) in view of friends and prospective baby-makers. Homosexual feelings will not occur due to them being to tired to accumulate "desire" That should let you get more bang from your VIIb, good hunting! __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

01-15-09, 08:49 PM	#18
Faamecanic Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Off your Stb side with good solution Posts: 1,065 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I voted for the XXI only because its SOOO much fun. But if I could have another vote it would be the IX here.... I LOVE having TWO torpedos in the stern. I have sunk many a Large Merchant with my stern torps (can Type VII users say that... especially when using GWX) and when the chips were down and the DD's would go away, I have sunk my far share of escorts with an aft fan shot...allowing me to slip away!

01-17-09, 01:10 AM	#23
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	got about 9,600kms out of her at 13 knots this patrol. (which was a dud.) __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

01-17-09, 09:56 AM	#24
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	IXD2 .. natch' more eels= more tonnage __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

01-18-09, 10:31 PM	#25
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	IX D2 because bigger is better __________________ Diesel Boats Forever!