That makes sense. And normally such a rebuild wouldn't be cost-effective but you explained what was happening. So I guess this does work, and she's a lot more effective now...
Nice design! Just a few suggestions: 1) Your seakeeping is 0.99, I would definitely get this to 1.00 or better. 2) I would drop the bulges and a lot of the miscellaneous weight, that should help things 3) Definitely try and get the belt problem fixed if possible 4) Get rid of the strained hull if po...
I like the S-17's, very businesslike. And it looks like either the amidships or aft gun could be replaced with a twin torpedo tube for use as emergency torpedo boats...
I am greatly saddened to hear this. Quite a number of years ago he used to speak at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum; my father, brother and I had the great fortune to hear him speak twice. Even got him to sign some of his books while there. He was without doubt one of the best and most interest...