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Pacific
Escort
The
Pacific Escort, and five other "tractor tugs" operated
by Foss Maritime are known for their high maneuverability and quick
response. This is accomplished by the use of Voith-Schneider cycloidal
drive units, or "eggbeaters" mounted forward in the hull.
These 3,000 to 4,000 horsepower tugs are highly prized by ship captain's
during docking and undocking because of the flexibility that these
special drive units allow. In fact, these boats are so maneuverable,
that they drive as well when going astern as they do when going
ahead.
This
semi-kit includes a 1-piece fiberglass hull with skeg molded on,
plywood deck with hatch coaming molded on, bulwarks and cap rails
molded on, polymer smokestack, fiberglass superstructure, pilothouse,
pilothouse roof, and fiberglass strikerplate.
24" length, 8" Beam
HAR106
Our
model is propelled by one Graupner Voith-Schneider drive (GR2358).
No speed control is necessary as the pitch of the blades also determines
the speed of the model. However, it is suggested that a speed control
is initially installed to assist the captain in learning how to
control this unique boat.
Fittings
Set
This
set provides many items for developing a fully detailed boat, including
photo-etched brass ladders, stairs, mast, and engine vent louvers;
brass stanchions; wire railing; polymer portholes and doors; 30
bumper tires; bollards and bits.
HAR1013 |
HAR106
$280.00
HAR1013
$99.00
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