Would you own a U-Boat? - Page 4

Brag · 02-11-08, 08:05 AM

For pleasure, I would sail on a two or three masted schooner. I used to live aboard a 40ft wooden sloop. I liked that. But the maintenance costs were killing me.

kiwi_2005 · 02-11-08, 08:06 AM

Yes! i would own a XXI and make it my home!

I would have to make changes to the boat like more modern inside and its setup so she can be controled by just 1 to 3 ppl max therefore everything would be push button computerised. I would have a living room, TV, computer, booze bar, bedrooms, all the latest electronic gadgets needed to survive the command room would be the same for driving the boat, she would go deeper and stay longer submerged. I then would just cruise around the country going from one port to the next. Or maybe now and then head out to the pacific or atlantic and just get lost in the deep blue sea.

Dreams are free...

Abd_von_Mumit · 02-11-08, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Yes! i would own a XXI and make it my home!

I would have to make changes to the boat like more modern inside and its setup so she can be controled by just 1 to 3 ppl max therefore everything would be push button computerised. I would have a living room, TV, computer, booze bar, bedrooms, all the latest electronic gadgets needed to survive the command room would be the same for driving the boat, she would go deeper and stay longer submerged. I then would just cruise around the country going from one port to the next. Or maybe now and then head out to the pacific or atlantic and just get lost in the deep blue sea.

It wouldn't be a XXI anymore, would it? :hmm:

lambda*sqrt(u*x) · 02-11-08, 10:10 AM

I'd have a modest Type VII with snorkel and get some place for it as a house boat in a nice gracht in Amsterdam. Maybe even make the deck an open-air coffeeshop...

Puster Bill · 02-11-08, 10:13 AM

Yet again, the humble Type XXIII gets short shrift.

I'd certainly own a Type XXIII. Small enough to be manageable with a small crew.

Besides, it's vaguely possible to build one if you have enough cash:

This is the UC-3, being built by Peter Madsen. It's about 10 meters shorter than a XXIII, at ~25 meters instead of 34 meters. It does show, however, that you can do something roughly on the same order of magnitude.

His previous boat is for sale, by the way. It's called the "Kraka", and is roughly 1/2 the size of this one. It should look vaguely familiar:

It's a steal for $248,000:

http://www.psubs.org/forsale/

Jimbuna · 02-11-08, 03:15 PM

SS Copenhagen 2009

Avatar · 02-11-08, 03:20 PM

There is a website that you can buy submarines that are more like luxery yachts. I forgot the url as it has been a couple of years since Ive seen it. Those subs have dining areas with big windows so you can see outside and come with a crew. My friend told me they can dive as deep as 1000ft, but I dont know about that. Of course these things are for eccentric billionaires, but it would be fun to be the bartender on one of those things. Heck, I'd even clean the toilets to be on one!
For some reason I want to think that the url is american subs or us subs or something, sorry I dont know the real url.

edit: You wouldnt have to worry about hurricanes either, you could just go off shore and dive and wait it out! Nice!

emtmedic005 · 02-11-08, 05:22 PM

O man i would just want to live in it hahahaha i would love to have a IXD2 or a VIIC and just make it into my own pleasure uboat, sorta like a underwater yacht, I would prolly dock it down in florida, i would rip out the forward torpedo tubes and turn that compartment into my master bedroom, then i would extend the engine room into the rear torpedo compartment. i would also modernize the kitchen and command rooms. The conning tower would pretty much remain the same except i would have a nice grill and fishing gear up there, I would also have a sweet entertainment system installed through out the entire sub.. I would Pimp my sub

HundertzehnGustav · 02-12-08, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spork542

IXC all the way!

HAH

i take the B, but with the IX/3 tower and Quad plus twin 38s

danurve · 02-12-08, 11:46 AM

Hey, you guys know for about 25$ anyone can own a u-boat.

Of course, it'll be made by Revell

Graf Paper · 02-13-08, 05:54 AM

Remember how it was very popular, in the U.S., to convert old railway cars into greasy spoon diners?

I'd convert a VII or IX into a German restaurant and Biergarten. Talk about being a popular spot during Oktoberfest!

I think I'd name it "U-Braut". :p

Who threw that shoe?

View Poll Results: Would you have a U-boat and what kind
Type II and variables	8	5.97%
Type VII and variables	54	40.30%
Type IX and variables	26	19.40%
Type XXI	30	22.39%
No, it would be too much work!	16	11.94%
Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

02-11-08, 08:05 AM	#46
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02-11-08, 08:06 AM	#47
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Yes! i would own a XXI and make it my home! I would have to make changes to the boat like more modern inside and its setup so she can be controled by just 1 to 3 ppl max therefore everything would be push button computerised. I would have a living room, TV, computer, booze bar, bedrooms, all the latest electronic gadgets needed to survive the command room would be the same for driving the boat, she would go deeper and stay longer submerged. I then would just cruise around the country going from one port to the next. Or maybe now and then head out to the pacific or atlantic and just get lost in the deep blue sea. Dreams are free... __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

02-11-08, 10:10 AM	#49
lambdasqrt(ux) Mate Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Some U-Boat pen in Austria Posts: 59 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I'd have a modest Type VII with snorkel and get some place for it as a house boat in a nice gracht in Amsterdam. Maybe even make the deck an open-air coffeeshop... __________________ SH III 1.4b + GWX 3.0 + TMT v2 + OLC GUI MkIId + ACM + Ext. FreeCam + no submarine icon on map + SH3 Cmdr 3.2 85% (ext. views ON)

02-11-08, 10:13 AM	#50
Puster Bill Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: BA8758, or FN33eh for my fellow hams. Posts: 833 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yet again, the humble Type XXIII gets short shrift. I'd certainly own a Type XXIII. Small enough to be manageable with a small crew. Besides, it's vaguely possible to build one if you have enough cash: This is the UC-3, being built by Peter Madsen. It's about 10 meters shorter than a XXIII, at ~25 meters instead of 34 meters. It does show, however, that you can do something roughly on the same order of magnitude. His previous boat is for sale, by the way. It's called the "Kraka", and is roughly 1/2 the size of this one. It should look vaguely familiar: It's a steal for $248,000: http://www.psubs.org/forsale/ __________________ The U-Boat Commander of Love

02-11-08, 03:15 PM	#51
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,478 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SS Copenhagen 2009 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-11-08, 03:20 PM	#52
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	There is a website that you can buy submarines that are more like luxery yachts. I forgot the url as it has been a couple of years since Ive seen it. Those subs have dining areas with big windows so you can see outside and come with a crew. My friend told me they can dive as deep as 1000ft, but I dont know about that. Of course these things are for eccentric billionaires, but it would be fun to be the bartender on one of those things. Heck, I'd even clean the toilets to be on one! For some reason I want to think that the url is american subs or us subs or something, sorry I dont know the real url. edit: You wouldnt have to worry about hurricanes either, you could just go off shore and dive and wait it out! Nice!

02-11-08, 05:22 PM	#53
emtmedic005 Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 361 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	O man i would just want to live in it hahahaha i would love to have a IXD2 or a VIIC and just make it into my own pleasure uboat, sorta like a underwater yacht, I would prolly dock it down in florida, i would rip out the forward torpedo tubes and turn that compartment into my master bedroom, then i would extend the engine room into the rear torpedo compartment. i would also modernize the kitchen and command rooms. The conning tower would pretty much remain the same except i would have a nice grill and fishing gear up there, I would also have a sweet entertainment system installed through out the entire sub.. I would Pimp my sub

02-12-08, 11:46 AM	#55
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	Hey, you guys know for about 25$ anyone can own a u-boat. Of course, it'll be made by Revell __________________

02-13-08, 05:54 AM	#56
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Remember how it was very popular, in the U.S., to convert old railway cars into greasy spoon diners? I'd convert a VII or IX into a German restaurant and Biergarten. Talk about being a popular spot during Oktoberfest! I think I'd name it "U-Braut". :p Who threw that shoe? __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.