This little workboat is tight in the turns
LINE WORKBOATS
The smaller, nine metre Line boats designed by Tim Barnett
of Marlborough, are serious-looking boats designed to take the
knocks. They are solidly designed and built, with a full belting
at deck level and an added tough belting on the coaming. The
cockpit is fully self draining, and there is a large snout with a
fender on the bow for pushing or bow loading.
Dominating the cockpit is the solid, single-staghorn
reinforced tow post. A raised handrail on the coaming provides
added safety for the crew and keeps the tow line up and clear
of the water, while the stern berthing cleats are below the
coamings with small panama ports in the top. Amidships
either side, are two solid bits for when buttoning on to push,
explaining the large inflated fenders. Up forward is a raised
fo���c���sle with full height rails for personnel transfers. There is
additional stowage in the fo���c���sle and a lock-down flush-deck
hatch to get into the forward void.
The protective deckhouse is open at the back and is designed
to give the helmsman excellent all-round and above vision, even
when working ships. Hi-Tech Plastics have designed and supplied
the very practical adjustable helm seat. In front of the helm is a
raised footlocker for safety gear and for keeping crew boat bags
out of the way. Fire extinguishers are mounted to port and in the
corner is a raised hatch giving access to the engine room.
Powered by a single Caterpillar C7-315hp marine diesel,
coupled to a ZF280-A1 2.227:1 gearbox driving through a
conventional shaft, is a 28x31 four bladed propeller with a large
single blade rudder at the rear. This combination, while still
giving a reasonable service and transit speed, is designed for
towing and manoeuvrability.
The walk round deckhouse
PROVEN DESIGNERS
OF TOUGH BOATS
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Specialist
manufacturers of
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11 Finlayson St, Whangarei.
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18 Professional Skipper March/April 2013
BARNETT OFFSHORE DESIGN LTD
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