Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the March 12th Designer Times by Bob Gurr at: <a href="News-ID108260.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID108260.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By timex63 New Nemo Submarine Ride! Hello! Been a follower of this site for years, finally just registered to be able to post. Ton's of stuff has been scripted about the 20k Sub ride at WDW, going south. I am an avid fan/collector of things 20k. I thought you guys mike like to see the newest Nemo Ride. Enjoy! Tim H. <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_1.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_1.jpg</a> (left) Phil Nuytten (deep worker Vancouver), Joe Valencic PHD Oceanographer, Ross Saxon Chairman of ADC (Association of Diving contractors), Dan Walsh, first US navy submarine pilot, and deepest submarine pilot. <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_2.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_2.jpg</a> Port side view of the Exomos Nautilus <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_3.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_3.jpg</a> The bow <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_4.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_4.jpg</a> Overhead shot of the starboard side <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_5.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_5.jpg</a> The luxury Victorian interior <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_6.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_6.jpg</a> Pilot's station with excellent forward vision <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/exomos_ceo.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /exomos_ceo.jpg</a> Herve Jaubert, CEO of Exomos Hello everyone. To create a unique underwater tour, I needed a submarine that would be mythical, fantasy, far away from the boring viewport cylinder that nobody will ever remember. Jules Verne was my inspiration to create a submarine that would meet the following: 19th century design and construction (rivets), war machine (saw tooth), dinosaur monster like, fish like. If you put all the parameters together you get to the same wonderful Harper Goff style. There is a world of differences between a movie prop that does not work and a real submarine, my nautilus has ballast's, vertical and horizontal thrusters, scaled to 10 passengers with luxury Victorian interior. Everything inside is high-tech with Lithium batteries, emergency lift bags, electric and pneumatic valves, sonar, cameras, GPS (in towed buoy). It is designed to dive up to 60 Ft maximum, forward vision is excellent surfaced and submerged assisted with cameras, anchors on both side, only for emergency droppable. 35 HP DC motor, 2 x access hatches, viewports are all in acrylic. Hull is in fiberglass composite. 14 meters long, 9 tons, It took 15,000 rivets.....because of that I had to develop a special construction process. Please understand if i don't reveal everything. It takes 6 months to build a Nautilus, it is under certification process with Bureau Veritas. I authorize anyone to crop, resize, use those pictures for any purpose under the condition that it is mentionned to be the Exomos Nautilus. Some said N stands for Nemo (Captain), but it stands for Nautilus. Videos feeds not only will be recorded for the passengers to buy for an extra 20 bucks, but also live to shore at the nautilus store, so that those who are not sure about wanting to go down there can change their mind. Regards Herve Jaubert www.disneysub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1244&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 Original post by Herve Jaubert Disclaimer: Exomos did not replicate Harper Goff Nautilus nor has the intention to do so, Exomos is not using, nor will use, mention, note , cite, display, apply, any words, sentences, images which are owned by Disney. Exomos does not have any licensing rights with Disney. <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/close_exomos1.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /close_exomos1.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.disneysub.com/board/xomos_7.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneysub.com/board /xomos_7.jpg</a> This is the real aspect of the hull, built in structure, this antique finish look does not peel off. When you look close to the hull it looks like it has been built a hundred years ago. <a href="http://www.ossapowerlite.com/customers/exomos/nautilus/nautilus.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.ossapowerlite.com/c ustomers/exomos/nautilus/nautilus.jpg</a> Company: Exomos Website: www.exomos.com Sales / information contact Herve Jaubert, phone 971-4-883-5222, herve.jaubert@exomos.com Projected launch date: March, 2006 OSSA Powerlite products used: Propulsion Motor- One x 35 Hp Helm Station Controls - One x 3.25" monochrome w/2-axis joystick Vessel specifications: Capacity - 7 passengers + pilot Length - 65' 7" Beam - 19' 8" Maximum Depth - 59' Maximum Speed (submerged) - 4 knots Maximum Speed (surface) - 6 knots Project Description: Nautilus is Exomos' version of the submarine in Jules Verne's 20,000 leagues and is intended to be used by tourist resorts to give visitors a unique view of the local marine environment. It seats seven, with the option to add 2 jump seats. The anticipated final weight in water is eight tons, 15.5 meters long, 2.5 meters in diameter. Nautilus is Powered by our OSSA Powerlite a 500vdc version of our OSSA Powerlite 35hp motor. The motor turns a 26" x 13" pitch, 5-bladed propeller. Power is provided by a state-of-the-art 512v lithium-ion battery pack which is recharged at dockside. Like the Proteus, the Nautilus is designed for operation at the surface and to shallow depths (25 meters maximum). The air supply is self-contained giving a typical submerged time of around three hours, depending on air consumption. Nautilus has four cameras mounted, one giving the pilot a heads up view of his blocked vision area, a tail mounted camera which allows the passengers to see the sub as it glides thru the water, a nose-mounted down looking camera so the pilot can observe the bottom for obstacle avoidance. The fourth camera will be mounted in a towed, surface buoy. This buoy, which will be a miniature, (1 meter long) replica of Nautilus, will have a VHF antenna, an active GPS antenna and the camera. Both the sub and buoy are painted like a leopard Moray eel. *************************************** Exomos, member company of Dubai's Port Customs and Free zone Corporation (PCFC), and leading manufacturer of state of the art submersibles and next generation water craft, unveiled its retro tourist excursion submarine, the 'Nautilus', along with a host of ground-breaking vessels at the Dubai International Boat Show 2006. The Nautilus’ retro styling and ornate design is inspired by the Jules Verne novel "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Speaking at the press conference, Professor Joseph Valencic, Research and Development Consultant at Exomos, said, "Verne’s initial concept of the Nautilus was in the interests of science. Our modern Nautilus will also be used for similar purposes. Dubai is a city where up to 90 percent of the population lives within a 1 km radius of the coastline, which places great importance on marine environmental monitoring and development." Apart from a sea excursion and exploration craft, the Nautilus is also being billed as a tourist submarine. The submarine’s eye-catching design and antique look complement its tourist craft credentials while the interior boasts cutting-edge technology to ensure passenger safety and comfort. Herve Jaubert, CEO, Exomos, said at the conference, "The Nautilus is the fulfillment of a childhood dream. It is designed to deliver an exceptional underwater experience to the contemporary explorer and tourist. We are very keenly aware of Dubai’s vision to establish itself as premier tourist destination, and the Nautilus will add to the city’s portfolio of extraordinary offerings. At Exomos, we pride ourselves on progressive advancement, and seek to form a Dubai-based knowledge centre by drawing in the best international talent." The Nautilus has been designed to carry up to ten passengers and safely reach a depth of 30 meters. It costs US$ 3 million. "We are regular participants at the Dubai International Boat Show, which provides us an excellent platform to showcase our capabilities to prospective buyers from across the region. We have an exceptionally strong line-up this year and the Nautilus has captivated a large audience at the Show," he concluded. "We are witnessing a boom in tourism services as Dubai becomes internationally renowned as a holiday destination. More and more, international visitors are demanding holiday experiences out of the ordinary. The Nautilus is a retro submarine designed to deliver an exceptional underwater experience to the contemporary tourist. We are very keenly aware of Dubai's vision to establish itself as premier tourist destination, and the Nautilus will add to the city's portfolio of extraordinary offerings." <a href="http://www.ameinfo.com/80267.html" target="_blank">http://www.ameinfo.com/80267.h tml</a> <a href="http://www.albawaba.com/en/business/195843" target="_blank">http://www.albawaba.com/en/bus iness/195843</a>
Originally Posted By danyoung I really love reading Harper Goff's writings. It just tickles me to think that a big mega company like Disney, even back in 1971, would have the same problems with drawing inaccuracies that I've faced all my career Nice to know the big guys sometimes don't do it any better than us little guys!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Exomos did not replicate Harper Goff Nautilus nor has the intention to do so, Exomos is not using, nor will use, mention, note , cite, display, apply, any words, sentences, images which are owned by Disney. Exomos does not have any licensing rights with Disney.>> I am not a lawyer, but it seems to me that building a sub that, while is not an exact replica, looks enough like the Disney movie version that the WDC could challenge its use as a commercial vehicle.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss ^^Not to be a total wet blanket, it's a beautiful piece of work. I am sure a lot of 20K fans would love to own one.
Originally Posted By timex63 I think, Disney should have someone design a fleet of surface going boats, 20-30 passenger, that look like the Nautilus, and use them at the lake in WDW, to get back and forth to their resorts. Can't bring the ride back, but that would add a ton to the magic factor at Disney. Thanks Tim H.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss If they went to all that expense, they may as well build an attraction, no?
Originally Posted By ahecht Why is this thread popping up today for a column that was published over 3 years ago?
