The Shearer Group Engineering & Design
1,800 HP Z-Drive Retractable Pilothouse Towboat
Stock design for an 80-foot, 1,800 HP Z-drive day-boat towboat with a retractable pilothouse (conventional option available).
Description
A stock design for an 80-foot day boat towboat with a retractable pilothouse and 1,800 HP Z-drive propulsion (conventional option available).
Principal particulars
- Length: 80' 0"
- Breadth: 28' 0"
- Depth: 9' 10"
- Draft: 7' 6"
- Power: 1,800 HP
- Fuel capacity: 12,000 gallons
- Water capacity: 5,000 gallons
- Crew berthing: Day boat
- Propulsion: Z-drive (conventional option available)
Applications
Inland river towing; the design is offered by The Shearer Group as a stock design that can be adapted to owner requirements through its naval architecture and marine engineering services.
Specifications
| Length | 80' 0" |
|---|---|
| Breadth | 28' 0" |
| Depth | 9' 10" |
| Draft | 7' 6" |
| Power | 1,800 HP |
| Fuel capacity | 12,000 gallons |
| Water capacity | 5,000 gallons |
| Crew berthing | Day boat |
| Propulsion | Z-drive (conventional option available) |
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