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Re: what light on the tug
Great dissertation on Tug Lighting Mates! I have a good grasp on the subject now. It will come in handy as I do have Tugs in my Fleet. Many Thanks!
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what light on the tug
my big tug is based on a post war steam tug latter converted to a oil burner what light do inner to fit on the forward mast and other places bit confused over whats needed
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… n this case, the COLREG regulations are respected because a tugboat without a trailer doesn't need to turn on the other lights, and a minimal but correct electronic configuration is chosen.
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@Ronald Perfect, Ron, it all makes sense. A tugboat might actually need to indicate its ability to maneuver (RAM - Restricted in its Ability to Maneuver). You're right, and thanks for looking into this further. I hope StephenT is satisfied …
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… This lighting was sent to me from the owners who pilot the tug along the waters of Nova Scotia.
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… great job, but they're not compliant with regulations for a tugboat (according to Colreg). On a tugboat, the only red light you can see is the port navigation light. This red light can only be seen from the front and port side, never from t …
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Re: what light on the tug
… ave lights too. Red Green & White Aft Towing lights on your tugboat
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… COLREG. If you're still not sure which lights you need on a tugboat, I hope this helps. Please note that I'll include images from the internet because the ones in the books I studied (at the end) are in Italian. The lights on a tugboat are …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… ile back I was giving two Aquacraft "Atlantic" ready to run tugs, one in pretty good condition but the old radio had to be replaced. The other one is pretty pathetic but has a good strong fiberglass hull. I passed the good one on to my son …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… es makes me realize there is a vast difference in towboat & tugboat operations. Maneuverability issues are not generally the same. An articulated tug/barge might approach similarity at some level. It’s been so long since I’ve run my twin AS …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… exceptionally dexterous with the controls. The publication TUGS,TOWING, & OFFSHORE NEWS has recently described several new tow boat builds. I’ll have to read them more carefully. I apologize for totally high jacking the original thread. An …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… at a tandem install of ASDs enables the skipper to walk the tug sideways.
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… sideways! As far as I know many earlier tow boats & harbor tugs had dual open props with flanking rudders. The addition of Korts made an already agile tow/tug REALLY maneuverable.
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
Ron, I believe that the real tug photo was that of a retro-fit. Still probably not as efficient as a true Kort with the propeller inside of it. Not finding much on the "Texas Nozzle". "Steerable Kort" is where the Kort is around the perimet …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… el uses the standard motor to shaft to propeller (wheel) as tugboats of that era. When he bought the tugboat it had been fitted with a Texas Nozzle on the rudder. There is nothing surrounding the prop. Study the photos he sent me. First two …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… ded 3D printed propeller.) The issue is I have never seen a tug with a bow so prominent as this model. Didn't know if I missed something in my research. Ronald, those photos look like an unusual setup for a Kort nozzle. I don't think I've e …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… will need a stronger material. In my experience with model tugs the taper in the nozzle doesn’t make a noticeable difference. I use PVC pipe cut to the appropriate length
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… the Texas Nozzle installed in the Beamsville, a Ville Class Tugboat owned by Marcel Theriault. I intend to make this change to my Ville Class Tugboat, by gluing tapered plastic “cups” . If the changed doesn’t make sense then it’s easily rem …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
The bow reprints a big challenge IMHO. Just isn’t a tug profile This link might prove useful. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?444813-Aquacraft-ATLANTIC-tug-owners .
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Southampton Tug Boat
… . I need help with dismantling the Hobby Engine Southampton Tug Boat which I purchased today. I want first to remove the deck without damaging any part, naturally. I know the removal of screws is necessary all around the deck but for some r …
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Seaway tug boat
… rigging for the forward mast and stays for the stack. These tugs were basically the same standing rigging. Yes, there are some differences as seen on the Joffre but my references were not for the superstructure but to answer your original q …
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Seaway tug boat
Stephen Re: TUG BOATS Post by mcgrattan » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:44 pm Seaway-3-vert.jpg The Tug SEAWAY operated for Ardrossan Harbour Company from 1946-1969. https://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5582
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Seaway tug boat
Any help with a seaway rc tug boat its a abs hull 40 inches long 12 inches wide single screw a kit I think who made them 1990s
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Seaway tug boat
thanks for the help guys the Joffree tug is a totally different shape the info about the tug is most helpful I have got in touch withe plans people to see if they shed light on what I have
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Seaway tug boat
Apparently the tug isn't one of mount fleet models model so have contacted mobile marine will get there eventually
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Seaway tug boat
Stephen, Looks like a older and modified mountfleet Empire Tug. Has close features. Reach out on their website. I am in USA and have a few models from them. They will answer emails within a couple days. They are very helpful. sales@mountfle …
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Dickie harbour tug
… o clumsy for a proper model boat, by pure luck one of these tugs came up on fb for £40, it was local, so I got it. I've stropped it down, it's had a life!, but motor runs (very small!) I've got the rudder thing working and the hydrant pump …
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Tugboats to the sacred island
Since I've noticed that tugboats are among the most popular vessels on this site, I'm attaching two photos I took recently. I think you might enjoy them.