I have, on and off, been thinking of making a big scale model of an offshore ship - that at times would act as a tugboat, but this kaboose idea opens up further possibilities, especially if it was equipped with suitable propulsion, with retractable props, or a pair of water jets. The problems would be big watertight hatches, no doubt, and a watertight transmitter, neither unsolvable! Bilge pump(s) would probably be needed, and a hefty battery. Steering by tank method, thus no movable rudder - simple and durable! Light cargo could be carried on deck, in big Ortlieb bags, heavy cargo would be more at home onboard the mothership kayak anyway. Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Mar 20 2010 - 16:58:27 PDT
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