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INTRODUCTION
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VOLUME III
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Page iii
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long-lines, to troll, even use a purse-seine, with-
out the need for returning to the yard for rig modifications. Not all these varieties of rig would be carried on board these small 42-ft. boats at once. But the crew would be able to change the rigs themselves at their island anchorages without recourse to special tools and skilled mechanics.
The feature in the design which facilitates
the equipment of the various rigs is the practical A-frame mast structure in piping which virtually eliminates the need for wire stays. The base of this structure also serves as part of the frame- work for the wheelhouse. From this mast frame a chain hoist can be suspended for lifting the main engine out for quick overhaul. The wheelhouse has a removable panel in its aft bulkhead through which the engine can be skidded onto the work deck by the crew. The work deck itself is beamy and clear for ease of handling traps. The hull freeboard is low for ease of fishing operations in the warm Baha- mian waters.
A seawater ice-machine was mounted on
deck, powered by a small diesel generator unit installed in the lazarette. Seawater ice, one ton every 24 hours, could be fed automatically into the insulated fish-hold.
Cruising speed was calculated at 10 knots.
An intermittent capability of 12 to 13 knots in smooth water was found to be available. The boat proved to be highly maneuverable at sea. Enough fuel could be carried for ten-day fishing operations plus three tons of fresh water. |
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