Topic: 34" or is it 30" Ship Handling Tug... (Read 14962 times)

norry · « **on:** March 21, 2009, 11:42:56 am »

...Hi Guys...

Here are a couple of pictures of my latest Tug-Towing Tug...

Why have a 34" Multi Purpose Tug for Tug Towing when a 30" Ship Handling Tug could do a better job...

I have decided to shorten my Model Slipway "DUTCH COURAGE" for Tug-Towing purposes...

What do You Think ?... ...Best Regards...Norry...

norry · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:48:29 am »

...Hi Again Guys...

Here are another couple of picture of my Cut & Shut Process...

P.S...Notice The Stand Has Been Cut & Shut Also...

...Best Regards...Norry...

Brian_C · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2009, 04:01:09 pm »

me thinks she wants to TUG on a smaller one

tugnut · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:09:51 pm »

Thats a good question will it make much differance,
What moters are you putting in her.
I will be travelling to Glasgow hope to see it there

John b

norry · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:07:05 pm »

... Hi Guys...

I am building this Tug purely for Tug-Towing or Ship Handling as it is sometimes called...
In this build I am drawing from experience of controlling both real & model tugs in Working Conditions...
The "DUTCH COURAGE" hull is beamy enough to take all the necessary Electrics etc So why have Extra Length that will only get in the way when in a tight corner...Just ask your local Tug Skipper what he thinks of that theory...Same Power & Manouverability in a Shorter Hull...
In my opinion it will make a big difference when working in a tight dock or harbour...
It will be fitted out with 2 x 12 volt Marx Hectoperm Motors driving 70mm Kort Props in Steerable Kort Nozzles...
A Bow Thruster is already fitted...Working Forward & After Towing Winches will also be fitted...
Maybe when the Balne Moor, Ellesmere Port or Wirral "professionals" read this they will let us know what they think of my project...

...All The Best From Sunny Scotland...

willowgarth · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2009, 01:00:52 am »

HI NORRY
GOOD IDEA MATE
I USE A WYEFORCE TYPE HULLED TUG WITH TWIN STEARABLE KORTS BUT NO BOW THRUSTER
I TOW FROM THE BOW ONLY AS I FIND THAT SHE STEERS MUCH BETTER GOING ASTERN
THE TUG IS THE REAGARTH AND IF YOU LOOK AROUND THIS SITE YOU WILL SEE PICS OF HER
GOOD LUCK WITH THE BUILD NORRY
REGARDS
PETER FITZ

poll · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2009, 06:38:17 pm »

Hi Norry, looks good, Have you had the hull in the bath with all the gear inside yet to see what it's like on the water line, taking 4in out makes a lot of difference. you may have to change the motor size for weight.
Regards.

John

norry · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2009, 07:46:23 am »

...Hi John...

I have thought of that...I will do bath tests later Today...If there is a problem with weight of motors I could always put the 2 12 Decaperms in instead of Hectoperms, But I think it will be OK as it is...
I,ll Let you know the outcome of the Ballast Trials...

Are you going to the North East Show this weekend...We are coming down a run on Sunday...

...Best Regards...Norry...

poll · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2009, 05:38:35 pm »

Hi Norry, it will be Saturday if I get there.

John.

norry · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2009, 08:54:30 pm »

...Hi Guys...

I carried out Bath Trials this morning & apart from finding a small leak at the Bow Thruster it went fine...

I had 3 x 12volt 7amh Batteries in the hull & it didn,t reach its waterline...I was going to put 2 Batteries in the hull & i dont think the Motors etc will weigh as much as a 12volt 7amh Battery which is over 5lbs...

We Shall See...

...Best Regards...Norry...

portside II · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:37:52 am »

If she is anything like the un cut version i find it tends to dip down in the water under load , just make sure there are no leaks on the deck .
daz

norry · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:31:25 am »

...Hi Daz...

I dont think I will be building the Deckhouse or Wheelhouse that comes with the kit...

I am thinking more of something like my other Working Tug which is a DAMEN Shoalbuster type Workboat...

I dont think a Ship Handling Tug would have big funnels like" D.C." they tend to block a lot of vision from the Wheelhouse...

I am fitting much larger Kort Nozzles as well so I will have to make some sort of keel system as well....Hope fully this will act as a stabilizer & stop a lot of Rolling when under load...Real Tugs heel over a bit under load ...

This build is completely "Suck It & See" ...Who knows what the final outcome will look like...

...Best Regards...Norry...

poll · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2009, 07:00:52 pm »

Hi Norry Could be like the carrousel, some nails and string and it go's OK

Cheers

John.

portside II · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:53:09 pm »

String and nails !!

, dont forget the chewing gum

.
daz

norry · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:24:07 pm »

And some Haggis Skin to keep the watter oot...

norry · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2009, 09:32:34 am »

...Good Morning Dan...

Heres one I made Earlier...and it probably wont look like this either...

...Best Regards...Norry... or should that be Blue Peter...

poll · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2009, 06:41:08 pm »

Hi Norry, Don't no about the tug but I recognize the bench.

John.

norry · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2009, 09:18:02 pm »

It might look more like this...

norry · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2009, 02:11:10 am »

...Hi Guys...

The Story So Far...Looks A Bit Of An Ugly Duckling At Present...

...Best Regards...Norry...

norry · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2009, 01:40:55 am »

...Hi Guys...

Another wee update as the upperworks start taking shape...

...Best Regards...Norry...

ministeve · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2009, 12:28:18 am »

looks great Norry as always keep the pics coming can any of you Scots make it down for the pro am a Blane moor this coming august would be nice to sail with you all again

Steve

norry · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2009, 02:10:30 am »

...Hi Guys...
...The story So Far...

I have the Forward Deck, Deckhouse and Wheelhouse ready for painting...Drive Shafts were fitted tonight so i can go ahead and fit the Main Tow Deck now & reshape the Aft Bulwarks...

I am considering making another Wheelhouse from Clear plastic sheeting and painting in the Frames and therefore leaving clear windows...

Wee Johnny has chosen the name "FREEDOM" and the colour scheme of Royal Blue hull with White Upperworks...

...Best Regards...Norry...

norry · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2009, 02:15:19 am »

Another view of the Forward End...

The Wheelhouse is now a bit further on...

tugnut · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:27:25 pm »

Looking great Norry done a bit more

are you still building the others .
Regards JOHN . B

captain ron · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2009, 09:56:58 pm »

Well me auld shipmate your making good progress with Freedom.What have you done to get the time.....divorced the missus.....kicked out the pets......sold the kids?

.

ron

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