S-18 question

kylesplanet · 01-13-08, 07:50 PM

Sugar boats are kinda new to me as I have almost always used fleetboats out of Pearl. When I played stock, I had some success with them (s boats) but after RSRDC obviously things are a bit tougher. I tried an S class out of Manilla but after two patrols and embarassing tonnage totals, I was uncerimoniously shown the door and was told I should have "been more aggressive" and "at least my crew survived."

I missed a nice freighter because the boat was to slow to get my crew into position then missed a mine sweeper because of a dud but that was about all I seen.

One of my problems I think is I'm not covering enough area for fear of running out of fuel so my question is this: What speed do you travel on the surface when charging batteries and when the batteries are fully charged?

BTW, I was running standard and full at times and I limped into Darwin at 3% fuel. I think I just varied to much.

Powerthighs · 01-13-08, 07:56 PM

Running an S-Boat at 6.5 knots will get you maximum miles-per-gallon.

Early in the war there is not a lot of traffic. If you stay close to shorelines around the north of the Phillipines or Formosa, you can find coastal shipping. If you get desperate you can visit one of the larger ports.

kylesplanet · 01-13-08, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerthighs

Running an S-Boat at 6.5 knots will get you maximum miles-per-gallon.

Early in the war there is not a lot of traffic. If you stay close to shorelines around the north of the Phillipines or Formosa, you can find coastal shipping. If you get desperate you can visit one of the larger ports.

I ran about 6 knots for awhile and figured I was just not covering enough ground. I have went back to six knots but I've been deployed to patrol at the choke point in the Banda Sea. I think I will hang close to some of the coast and try to locate some.

kylesplanet · 01-13-08, 08:51 PM

Here is another. When I run upon a convoy of fishing boats in RSRDC, they appear green on the map. Can I sink those? I have done so and they do show up on the caps log but will I be penalized for it?

bookworm_020 · 01-13-08, 09:52 PM

Green are neutral, you will be given a big rap over the knuckles if you start sinking them!

Gunner · 01-13-08, 09:54 PM

Green are Neutral ships, so yep! you will be penalized.

kylesplanet · 01-13-08, 10:14 PM

I saved right before I did that so its an easy fix. I just can't find anything to shoot at.

EDIT: Any help on finding some targets is appreciated. Back to this stinky, hot, slow little beast.

01-13-08, 07:50 PM	#1
kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	S-18 question Sugar boats are kinda new to me as I have almost always used fleetboats out of Pearl. When I played stock, I had some success with them (s boats) but after RSRDC obviously things are a bit tougher. I tried an S class out of Manilla but after two patrols and embarassing tonnage totals, I was uncerimoniously shown the door and was told I should have "been more aggressive" and "at least my crew survived." I missed a nice freighter because the boat was to slow to get my crew into position then missed a mine sweeper because of a dud but that was about all I seen. One of my problems I think is I'm not covering enough area for fear of running out of fuel so my question is this: What speed do you travel on the surface when charging batteries and when the batteries are fully charged? BTW, I was running standard and full at times and I limped into Darwin at 3% fuel. I think I just varied to much. __________________

01-13-08, 08:51 PM	#4
kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Here is another. When I run upon a convoy of fishing boats in RSRDC, they appear green on the map. Can I sink those? I have done so and they do show up on the caps log but will I be penalized for it? __________________

01-13-08, 09:52 PM	#5
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Green are neutral, you will be given a big rap over the knuckles if you start sinking them! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

01-13-08, 09:54 PM	#6
Gunner Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 177 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Green are Neutral ships, so yep! you will be penalized. __________________

01-13-08, 10:14 PM	#7
kylesplanet Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 629 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I saved right before I did that so its an easy fix. I just can't find anything to shoot at. EDIT: Any help on finding some targets is appreciated. Back to this stinky, hot, slow little beast. __________________

01-13-08, 07:56 PM	#2
Powerthighs Beach Leaf Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 287 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Running an S-Boat at 6.5 knots will get you maximum miles-per-gallon. Early in the war there is not a lot of traffic. If you stay close to shorelines around the north of the Phillipines or Formosa, you can find coastal shipping. If you get desperate you can visit one of the larger ports.