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Nemo

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The ship that docks itself!
« on: January 18, 2016, 02:03:12 pm »
Now here's a project for someone! A boat that 'walks'  :-))

http://www.wimp.com/self-docking-boat-hard-drive-marine/
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Re: The ship that docks itself!
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2016, 08:33:37 am »
Well, that's one way to take the anti-fouling off!
At the end of that video, spot the link to 'welding' wood. Is this an early April Fool? - If it is it's very convincing.
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Re: The ship that docks itself!
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2016, 09:53:08 am »
I can#t see those little spigots getting any grip in the shingle enough to haul the boat uphill, %)


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Re: The ship that docks itself!
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2016, 10:13:18 am »
According to the company that makes them, the spigots are really for holding the ramp steady whilst loading or unloading on suitable ground. The video shows the craft in a humorous mode showing possible capabilities. A bit like those JCBs doing a formation dance!
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