I have recently acquired T447, vessel name Nunatak. This was acquired by the U.S. Park Service in 1969 after spending years after being built in mothball fleet. They made modifications by extending house forward 4' and adding raised pilot house. The Park Service used her for logistical support for Glacier Bay National Park, operating out of Juneau, Alaska. She was very well maintained by her master of 20 some years, who recently retired. The vessel was then surplused and auctioned. Since then she has been tied up in Petersburg, Alaska, while I develop a conversion plan. The engine room is original: Cat D-375 main with manual gear, Waukesha 1800LC aux supplying 110VDC ship's power, distribution panels, etc. are as built. I would like to gut the engine room and start new. Is anyone interested in any of the original equipment? I have been told the main has about 30,000 hours since it was rebuilt in 1981. I have considered keeping the main as frankly they just don't build them like that anymore, however as I may put the vessel into commercial service I can't risk down time waiting for parts which may be difficult to find. Also I am curious if anyone knows optimum hull speed for these vessels, and any power and wheel conversions that have achieved this. Thanks—
wally
Joined: 2008-01-10