Add another layer of safety to any large vessel with this lifeboat launch system! This automated deployment solution allows for:
- Secure storage of your Kugelfisch Lifeboat inside your ship's hull
- One-button automated launch procedure
- Seamless integration with existing ship systems
Note: You are free to include and modify the Kugelfisch in your own creations. Please link to this workshop item when you publish them to the workshop.
Measurements
- Height: 17
- Length: 19
- Width: 13
This system incorporates the Kugelfisch Lifeboat. Visit its workshop page to learn more about this compact lifeboat or use it on its own.
Features:
- Battery and Reserve Battery (it will automatically try to keep the battery charged)
- Room seals automatically when the lifeboat is dpeloyed
- Battery port to retrieve or recharge power
Installation:
- If you want, you can spawn the creation in the water to try it out first
- Remove all the pink parts, they are just for demonstration purposes
- Paste the creation in place and merge it, so that the red marked side is on the exterior of your ships hull
- Hook up power (the correct power connection is marked by a paintable indicator in red)
- Hook up power level of your ship (the number input is marked by a 1x1 microcontroller in red)
- Hook up the bilge pump ports, if you want to drain the chamber after deployment of the lifeboat (recommended): The ports are on the underside and marked red; You can hook up your existing bilge pump system or replace the fluid ON/OFF valves with small pumps
- Everything should be functional
Lifeboat Launch Procedure
- Enter through top hatch
- Close top hatch securely
- Ensure the Power and Battery breakers are switched on in the rear of the boat, this will unlock the "Launch Lifeboat & Activate Transponder" button
- Press the "Launch Lifeboat & Activate Transponder" button to start the automated launch procedure
- Take position in the driver's seat
- The throttle will be on 50% by default
- Start the generator using the driver's seat hotkey or button on top of the generator
- To shut down the generator, close the manual Generator Air valve
Credits
This build incorporates the following workshop creations:
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Stay safe with the Kugelfisch, your ultimate survival companion at sea!
