The Shearer Group Engineering & Design
2,400 HP Diesel Electric Z-Drive Towboat
Stock design for an 86-foot diesel-electric towboat with two ABB 1200 kW AC motors driving Z-drives, powered by three 599 kW generators.
Description
A stock design for an 86-foot diesel-electric towboat with two ABB 1200 kW, 1800 RPM AC motors driving Z-drive units, powered by three 599 kW generators, with 8 to 10 crew berths. Conventional propulsion options are listed as available.
Principal particulars
- Length: 86' 0"
- Breadth: 32' 0"
- Depth: 9' 10"
- Draft: 8' 6"
- Movers: (2) ABB 1200 kW, 1800 RPM AC motors
- Propulsion: Z-drive units
- Generators: (3) 599 kW generators
- Fuel capacity: 30,000 gallons
- Water capacity: 8,000 gallons
- Crew berthing: 8-10
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 | 86' 0" |
|---|---|
| Breadth | 32' 0" |
| Depth | 9' 10" |
| Draft | 8' 6" |
| Movers | (2) ABB 1200 kW, 1800 RPM AC motors |
| Propulsion | Z-drive units |
| Generators | (3) 599 kW generators |
| Fuel capacity | 30,000 gallons |
| Water capacity | 8,000 gallons |
| Crew berthing | 8-10 |
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