F/V Fugue 43' GCBC "'Got Crabs?' Build Challenge"
Description:
This vessel is an entry level crabber designed by Black Dragon Industries. At 43' you won't be hauling in tens of thousands of crabs in one go, but you just might be able to make it worth your while in early career mode. While not too heavy on quality-of-life features, the "Soft-Turn" reactive heading hold module should serve you well. With the flick of a switch you can let the boat continue the course. Got an island ahead? No problem! No need to switch off the heading hold. Steer to the next course and it will automatically hold it. Where you leave off, the heading hold takes over.
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Features:
- "Soft-Turn" reactive heading hold
- Mechanically simple crabbing setup (Nothing is idiot-proof, but fewer moving parts was proven to reduce work-related injuries.)
- Remote control winch system
- Simple operation
- Rugged construction
- Cost-effective
- Large amounts of spare equipment storage
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Statistics:
Length: 13.25m (53 blocks) Pots hang over to 55 blocks
Width: 5.25m (21 blocks)
Height (above waterline): 7m (28 blocks)
Draft: 2.25m (9 blocks)
Speed: 26 knots (48 kmh)
Range: 115km @ 10 knots (assuming ideal conditions)
Loiter Time: 9 Hours and 42 minutes @ 5 knots
Fuel Capacity: 4200 liters
Price: $59,998 (budget of $60,000)
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Boat Operation:
1. Proceed to engine room via wheelhouse.
2. Start both engines with key buttons.
3. Let engines start and RPS stabilize.
4. Control from helm. (W/S = Throttle | A/D = Rudder | Hotkey 1 = Reverse)
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Crabbing Operation:
1. Engage generator mode in wheelhouse
2. Proceed to rear deck.
3. Locate remote control unit.
4. Engage winches on control panel.
5. Set frequency for remote control.
6. Use controller to lower pots to ocean floor. (hotkey 2 for down)
7. Wait for pots to fill.
8. Use controller to lift pots to boat. (hotkey 1 for up)
9. Use ropes to connect rope pulleys to crab pots.
10. Use control panel to winch pots over hopper. (You may need to loosen the cable lines a bit to achieve proper position.)
11. Use controller to release catch into hoppers. (hotkey 3 for release)
12. Remove ropes to reset pots to default (ready) position.
***Note*** Turning the controller off and on again during operations may result in premature catch release.
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