Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Captain Jack on May 24, 2009, 06:06:45 pm

Title: Latest and greatest tow innovation.
Post by: Captain Jack on May 24, 2009, 06:06:45 pm

Shipmates, I'm just not sure I like this system!  If the towline parts, the bridge crew is pretty much toast!
Also notice the lack of safety measures being followed in this vid. Those observers are frequently standing directly inline with the towline. The first thing taught to a greenhorn seaman when he comes aboard, is never to be where a taught line will get you when it parts, and rebounds. I guess there are advantages to this system, I'm just having a hard time getting my head around what they are.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj3HXlyFMio&feature=related

This one looks a little safer, what with the center of gravity being lower too, and less likelyhood of the rebound taking out the skipper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V3peYq53XM

Title: Re: Latest and greatest tow innovation.
Post by: catengineman on May 24, 2009, 09:34:20 pm

A "carousel tug" as seen on here some where

I don't see the advantage! not when VS and ASD tugs are so versatile

that is my opinion though

R,

Title: Re: Latest and greatest tow innovation.
Post by: Captain Jack on May 24, 2009, 11:35:33 pm

I don't see the advantage! not when VS and ASD tugs are so versatile

Exactly!