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Coast Guard Recue Boat 47'

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The Motor Lifeboat's primary mission is Search and Rescue. It is constructed to endure impacts of 3 times the force of gravity and can operate in hurricane force winds. Midwest's new Success Series kit was designed with drawings supplied by Textron, Inc., as well as assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard.

This fabulous all wood model has these special features: Kit# CG007 299.00

Micro-cut Quality Basswood and Lite-ply Parts
Hull built on strongback (supplied) for precise alignment
Basswood Hull Sheeting with Lightweight Fiberglass Cloth (supplied)
"Jig-Lock" Assembly of Deckhouse/Superstructure for easy building
Die-cut, pressure sensitive "Non-Skid" material
Over 4 dozen High-quality Metal Castings
Two large Water-slide Decal Sheets
Extruded Rubber Bumpers
Two Full-sized Plan Sheets
Fully Illustrated "Success Series" Construction Manual

All Running Hardware Included:

Brass Stuffing Tubes with bushings
Stainless Steel Prop Shafts
3-bladed Molded Plastic Props
Two 7.2 volt Electric Motors and Couplers
All hardware for activating the dual rudders.

Length: 30"
Beam: 8 3/4"
Scale: 5/8"=1'
Hull Construction: Die-cut side and bottom planking
PartNo: CG005 299.99
Shipping: $15.00 (Within the US)

47-Foot Motor Lifeboat

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Length: 47 feet
Maximum Range: 200 miles
Maximum Speed: 25+ knots
Special Characteristics: Self-righting (if overturned, the vessel
will return to an upright position in 8 seconds or less).
Primary Missions: Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement
Typical Crew: 4 Enlisted Personnel (1 Coxswain, 1 Engineer, 2 Crew)

The 47' motor lifeboat is designed as a first response rescue resource in high seas, surf & heavy weather environments. They are built to withstand the most severe conditions at sea and are capable of effecting a rescue at sea even under the most difficult circumstances. They are self-bailing, self-righting, almost unsinkable, and have a long cruising radius for their size. It is the replacement for the aging 44' MLB fleet.

There are (presently) 53 operational, being added to monthly. The total (to be delivered over 5 years) will be about 200.

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Wooden Ship Models
Depending on a person's knowledge and skill level, kit-built models range from a poor, sloppy job all the way to perfection. This book will help those with limited wood experience to achieve success and eventually build a first rate kit model.
BK03 18.95

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