Additional grounding plates and bow protection
A large work deck
Note the recessed void drains Large scuppers
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breeze gets up and white horses appear. With the twin 150s this barge will have the power to move a good load at reasonable speeds well above her displacement speed, suggesting up to 25 knots is a possible working speed and yet still be very nimble at 35 knots in a light ship mode. Essentially she will be a speedboat with loads up to 5 tonnes. When not working, the barge may be hauled at the end of day for wash down, cleaning, draining of the voids, and general maintenance on her own purpose-built trailer by GT Trailers. This sturdy 3.6 tonne tandem axle, galvanised trailer, has been design to cradle the vessel on its full-length padded runners. The structure of the trailer is such that she can still take an added load and tonnage in case any of the voids take on water. While not designed as a road compliant trailer because of the added width, it is suitable for hauling and transporting the vessel to the workshop for maintenance and repairs, servicing, refuelling etc. In summary, this is another example of a cost effective workhorse based on the already successful high-speed Facilitator barges working around the New Zealand coast. She sets a fine example and template for the future use of these smaller new generation barges both here and in the Pacific.
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Tel: 09 576 8003 58 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga 22 Professional Skipper May/June 2012 10.5m
Beam 3.8m Draft .250mm lightship Construction Trailer
5083 Marine alloy plate GT Trailers Limited
Designer Angelo Lavarnos Builders Commando Boats Limited
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