Huntington (Fleet Tug)

Armored Harbor

I've been thinking building some sort of armored harbor for Huntington to park in when she's not needed and I think I may finally have a viable design.  This involves modifying a styrofoam cooler by cutting off one end and cutting a hole in the bottom.  Then I can toss this in the water upside down.  Hopefully it will float and might require some balasting to make it float level since one end was cut off.  Either way it would hopefully provide some protection from stray rounds damaging the club's rescue boat.  I hope to go shopping for foam ice chests in the next we

Eager to Sail

I met with Brian the other day for lunch and this has made me excited to go sailing and see if Huntington needs any more work. She hasn't been in water since her recent visit to the yards so I am concerned about her water tightness. I am also very curious to see if her propulsion is adequate to assist the larger ships with docking and rescue maneuvers. I am also curious to see how her new control scheme works and if I'll need to make any adjustments. I looked at the 10 day weather report and it doesn't look good but I am still hopeful.

Looking at Gear Boxes

I was thinking today that Brian has a lathe so he could probably bore out the pinions used in the gearboxes on Huntington rather precisely. When I did it back in the day I was using a hand drill so they're not exactly straight or precise and hence wobble a bit. 

Looking for Bow Bumper

I've been dying to take Huntington for a sail or do something with her but it's been so cold and snowy lately.