Sven Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 After all the fancy Tupperware, I figure it's time for a regular bloke's boat. Meet my toy of joy: Length: 8,30 m Beam: 2,49 m Draft: 0,70 m Material: Aluminium Weight: 4.700 kg Engine: Deutz V10 Power: 250 HP Fuel: Diesel Fuel capacity: 245 l Dual Ø 90 cm Schottel propellors (turn 360°), aft is trimmable for use in shallow waters etc. (can be lifted till propellors are 80% above water level). Ex Army (engineers) Tug, powerful enough to push a freighter - or pull some chicks when cruising the canals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted January 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Below a pic of the Schottel system, for those who are not familiar with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 How fast? Can you ram things with it and knock over bridges and stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted January 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 For several reasons it's limited to 25kmh now (original settings), but I know of a similar one doing 60. But the propellors are set on power on mine, not speed. Anyway, speed is pretty useless out here. There are only a few designated 'tracks' for waterskiing and such. I use it for the canals and harbour etc. As for knocking things over... let's say folks tend to give me the right of way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Thats a fantastic piece of kit Sven! Does it have any accomodation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted January 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 No, not really, although I know some folks who use it for longer trips. I might be able to do a deal with a larger Tug tho, which has accomodation. It's a bit of a hobby, I've had all sorts of boats, up to a 45 meter converted freigter (200 sqm living space!). This is just for a bit of fun, and ideal for Amsterdam canals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted January 22, 2004 Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 [ QUOTE ] I've had all sorts of boats, up to a 45 meter converted freigter (200 sqm living space!) [/ QUOTE ] Would have loved to see that dock in St Tropez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted January 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2004 Well, you should see the faces of those Rolex boys on their yachts when you get to go first in all the locks, cause it's a professional ship... Also you get to see the difference between let's say a cutter and a pleasure yacht when you get a bit of wind. Esp. funny whilst waiting for a bridge, they are all over the place with bow and stern props screaming like crazy, while the professional ships just stay where they're supposed to stay. Not all of the yachts are like that, but most are all about what's above the waterline, and not what's below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 [ QUOTE ] but most are all about what's above the waterline, and not what's below [/ QUOTE ] abit the same as with cars then and with supermodels by the way, nice machine you got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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