The Shearer Group Engineering & Design
70′ Subchapter M Towboat (DWAIN HARPER design)
70-foot Subchapter M towboat with retractable pilothouse and two ~800 BHP Tier III engines, designed for National Maintenance & Repair as DWAIN HARPER.
Description
A 70-foot Subchapter M towboat with a retractable pilothouse, designed for National Maintenance & Repair as the DWAIN HARPER and listed among the firm's stock designs. Propulsion is by two approximately 800 BHP Tier III engines; accommodations comprise a galley, crew mess and one head.
Principal particulars
- Length: 70' 0"
- Breadth: 26' 0"
- Depth: 10' 0"
- Draft: 8' 6"
- Propulsion: 2x ~800 BHP engines (Tier III)
- House loads: ~99 kW
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 | 70' 0" |
|---|---|
| Breadth | 26' 0" |
| Depth | 10' 0" |
| Draft | 8' 6" |
| Propulsion | 2x ~800 BHP engines (Tier III) |
| House loads | ~99 kW |
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