RAF NUMBERS |
292 - 303, 323, 324 |
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.....5/8" |
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Bottom Thickness...3/4" |
MAIN PROPULSION |
Twin Perkins S6M 130 bhp |
GEARBOX |
Meadows |
REDUCTION |
Direct |
DYNAMO |
CAV Bosch 24 Volt |
PROPELLOR |
Material . . . Nickel Aliminium Bronze |
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Pitch. . . . . .12 1/2" - 17" Reducing |
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Diameter . .17" |
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Hand . . . . . .Left Hand |
TAILSHAFT |
Material. . . .Monel Metal |
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Diameter . . .1" |
MAXIMUM SPEED |
24 Knots |
DURATION @ MAX RPM |
0.5 Hour |
MAX CRUISING SPEED |
20 Knots |
TOTAL FUEL CARRIED |
65 Gallons |
RANGE |
150 miles |