Welcome to the Tamatoa Crab Boat. Yes, it's named after the giant crab from Moana. Shiny, right?
Built for the shallow waters, but can handle the moderate seas. This ain't no giant boat, but it is a Catamaran Hull.
Price: $59,990
Mass: 9350 (Less via XML'd Boosters)
Nominal Full Speed: 26 Knots (Both Engines)
Typical Engine Temp: 99* (Tested in Meier hot zone)
Fuel Capacity: 3100L
Drivetrain: Diesel Direct. Twin 3x3 Single Cylinder (N.A.& Optional S.C.)
Special Features:
- Two sleeping berths.
- Kitchen area
- Dining Area
- Two sets of Re-chargeable Scuba Gear & other "Mission Ready" equipment.
- Full RC Crane functions with active function display.
- Dusk to Dawn lighting in Shiny Shack (Red) & Rear Deck
- Man Overboard System at speeds over 3 Knots. (you can catch it by swimming up to 6-8 knots)
- Built in HUD display on Helm and Crane Handle (Knots, Diesel Level, Heading)
- Interactive Map & Radar display. (YT Tutorials)
- Independent Generator Mode producing over 200 SWatts
- Independent Engine Operation.
- Crab Pods: 6 @ 16 Count
- Crab Stores: 1016
** Normal operations. **
Jump on board and enter the "Shiny Shack".
## ** BOATING **
Helm: (Press H to call up seat list)
- Locate Engine panel to the left of the wheel.
- Flip on "Engine Enable/Off" switch(es)
- Press matching "Engine Run" button(s).
- Wait for engines to start and come to idle. (3.5-ish RPS)
- Turn on Lighting as desired.
- SHIVER'GIT!!!!! (W/S) (Max 75% in High winds. 100% if you are good.)
- Adjust Trim as required. (Up/Down Arrows) Recommend negative value in rough seas.
** NOTE: If you flip this boat, it behaves like Tamatoa in the movie. Stuck. If the sea is rough enough, and for whatever reason, if you full throttle and press A or D, the wave can catch the prop. However........ you better be good at anticipating throttle & movement control. Sometime, slamming it into reverse and catching the wave is easier, but still requires skill.
## ** CRABBING ** (Must be within 40 Meters of Sea Floor or 80M, if you like Scuba diving)
Control Handle or RC control.
(**NOTE** RC remote has Toggle button functions. Be sure to check display for active functions!)
(**NOTE** If pod is full and buoy light is flashing, the pod is considered to be "Disarmed"
Deployment
- Locate switches on shiny roof for Pod releases.
- Start with Pod 1 or 4.
- Occupy control device.
- release crane mag and raise winch a bit. (Must be below shiny roof line)
- Swing crane over released pod. If mag is active, it should grab the buoy.
- Drag buoy & pod out through the opening.
- Press Button 6 (Twice on RC control) to arm pod. Buoy Light will come on.
(6 Seconds of arming signal will Disarm Pod)
- Press Space bar (Twice on RC control) to release buoy.
- Enjoy catching those crabs.
From a lot of play testing, after pods 1 & 4 are deployed. You'll need to push the other pods closer to the middle so the crane can pick them up. Otherwise, lengthen the winch and manually attach the connectors.
Retrieval
** Buoy Light will begin flashing when Crab Pod is full (16) **
- Use whatever method and get crane to pick up buoy. Winch will auto-retract.
- Position buoy & pod over collection grating. Ensure winch is all the way up.
- Press button 5 to release crabs. This is a toggle function for both control devices.
- Once pod is empty, press button 6 to arm for deployment or drop on the deck and push back to storage. Be sure to turn on matching storage spot.
Happy crabbing!!!!
