Photo: Gavin NewmanScheduled for two dives over the course of the day, the first to 50 metres, the second to 100, I was first briefed by the pilot Artur, who has been with the company for years and works as a pilot, trainer and charter captain for when subs get sent out to various superyachts all over the world. Built in the Netherlands, the U-Boat Worx submarines cannot be certified in the Netherlands due to the water depth only reaching 50 metres, whereas in Curaçao the centre is based on a ridge that drops right down to more than 1,500 metres. Two years ago the company opened a testing and certification centre at the Curaçao sub centre which has been around for decades offering island guests trips into the deep. Photo: Tom van Oossanen Arriving in Curaçao, the U-Boat Worx submarine centre is located just off Mambo Beach on the south side of the island. The chairs themselves are likewise inspired by the automobile industry –and from the experience are extremely comfortable. Her sporty look goes deeper than her exterior aesthetics, the sub’s interior is neatly compact, with control panels behind the chairs. Designed entirely in-house by the U-Boat Worx team, an unusual prospect within the submarine industry, the NEMO features a sports car inspired body which comes in 10 customisable colours. Photo: Gavin NewmanWith the first 10 units already sold, the NEMO is breaking new ground in the world of underwater exploration, opening the audience to a wider range of owners and showing the world that you don’t need a 100 metre superyacht to delve into the deep. To find out just how accessible, I travelled to Curaçao to test one out for myself and to say I was blown away by the experience would be an understatement. Traditionally reserved for the navy and scientific research, underwater exploration has never been more accessible than it is today thanks to U-Boat Worx newest sub the sleek and elegant NEMO submarine. If necessary, add more Submarine to the reinforcement material and surrounding patch area.Underwater adventure has come a very long way since Turtle, the world's first submersible, which took its maiden voyage in 1776. Press the reinforcement material evenly onto the substrate. Then on a flat surface, work Submarine into the reinforcement material. Rubber bands, string or elastic cordage can be used as well.įor patching operations, apply Submarine to the wet substrate. If necessary, use a weighted object or support until Submarine has cured sufficiently. Mate the objects together by gently moving them back and forth. If bonding two materials together, apply Submarine to both surfaces. Mix the components until they are uniform in color. Using disposable safety gloves, combine equal parts of Submarine Resin (Part A) with Hardener (Part B). Coarse Scotch-Brite pads work well for abrading uneven surfaces, otherwise, use 60-80 grit sandpaper. Make sure the surface is wet, clean and free from dirt, contaminants and loose material. The surface must be damp for Submarine to achieve its maximum bond strength. Submarine is not intended for bonding to plastics, copper, brass, or galvanized metal. Because of this, periodic maintenance may be necessary.įor dry substrates use T-88, G-2 or GelMagic structural epoxy adhesives from System Three. The integrity of the bond can degrade due to substrate corrosion or other deterioration from moisture. The bond strength of Submarine is good in less than ideal conditions. Note: Submarine is designed for scenarios where it’s not possible to dry the substrate. Submarine can be easily sanded, filed, and drilled. Reinforcement materials such as fiberglass cloth work well for applications requiring additional strength. Submarine can be used as a general-purpose adhesive or patching compound. Substrates include concrete, stone, masonry, glass, wood, aluminum, stainless steel, high carbon, and mild steel.
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