RAF NUMBERS |
FT1 - FT36, FT40 |
BUILDER |
British Power Boat Co, Hythe |
DISPLACEMENT |
5.0 Tons |
HULL DIMENSIONS |
LOA.........37' 6" |
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Beam.......8' 6" |
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Draught....2' 6" |
HULL PLANKING |
Material........Mahogany |
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Method.......Single (Sides)- Double Diagonal (Bottom) |
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Side Thickness.....5/8in |
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Bottom Thickness...3/4in |
MAIN PROPULSION |
Twin Meadows 100 bhp |
GEARBOX |
Meadows |
REDUCTI1ON |
Direct |
DYNAMO |
CAV Bosch 24 Volt |
AUXILIARY MACHINERY |
Coventery Climax F.F. 75bhp |
FIRE PUMP |
Coventery Climax F.F. 500 galls/min |
PROPELLOR |
Material . . . Manganese Bronze |
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Pitch. . . . . .13" |
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Diameter . .14" |
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Hand . . . . . .Right Hand |
TAILSHAFT |
Material. . . .Monel Metal |
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Diameter . . .1" |
MAXIMUM SPEED |
20 Knots |
TOTAL FUEL CARRIED |
65 Gallons |