How about a model of a "luxury sub"?

[modelnut]

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjwZJF1sIsg

http://www.diseno-art.com/news_content/2013/06/migaloo-luxury-submarine-by-motion-code-blue/

[quote]Wow. Where to begin with this thing. Well it’s called the MIGALOO and was designed by the Austrian naval architect firm motion code]

Up top, the MIGALOO luxury submarine has numerous fold-away sun shades and sea-level decks for outside living. Which will probably provide a welcome break from the confines of the sub’s enclosed interior. There is also storage space for the sub’s tenders and toys – like jetskis and dinghies.

The sub gets its name from the only albino humpback whale known to exist. The animal lives off the east coast of Australia, and the word “Migaloo” is an aborigninal Australian word meaning “white fella”. It’s fitting then that the sub is also painted in brilliant white. And it’s the only one of its kind too.

[redboat219]

Re: How about a model of a "luxury sub"?

Wonder why it needs a pumpjet propulsor.

[Larry Kuntz]

Re: How about a model of a "luxury sub"?

Gee, now you can smuggle your own drugs and eliminate the middle man. I like it.

[tom dougherty]

Re: How about a model of a "luxury sub"?

Wonder why it needs a pumpjet propulsor

Yeah, I wondered that as well! Almost screams a Bond villain's "Secret Liar" submarine (Oh, wait, Dr. Evil had a submarine as well).




On a more serious note][i]Sidebar][/b] brings up an interesting question- Do you have to qualify as part of the crew? Do you have to memorize and draw the pump, drain, and chlorination system for the swimming pool? The location and operation of the Games Room Main Induction valves? I also notice that the pool is topside-hey, maybe they have one of those swimming pool reactors for power! On the other hand, you surface and hop into the pool only to find it is occupied by a shark. So, does the crew do shark duty with a shotgun at poolside? Also, all of those necessary systems (valves, handwheels, grease fittings, etc.,etc.) that are exposed in a military sub for easy access. Are they behind false wood paneling to make the sub look cool? What happens when one of the younger passengers plays with the high pressure air manifold? ("I'm sorry, I didn't know we needed that to surface...") So many potential problems... (I am hoping that Bill Lambing weighs in here...) End of Sidebar].


Sure it has a cinema, but what about a sonar system? Emergency blow? How often do the bilges need pumping (the shaft seal has a leakage rate)? How about blowing the sanitary tank?

Inquiring Minds want to know!!