| RAF NUMBERS |
FT37, FT43, FT44 |
| BUILDER |
British Power Boat Co, Hythe |
| DISPLACEMENT |
5.0 Tons |
| HULL DIMENSIONS |
LOA.........37' 6" |
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Beam.......8' 6" |
|
Draught....2' 6" |
| HULL PLANKING |
Material........Mahogany |
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Method.......Single (Sides)- Double Diagonal (Bottom) |
|
Side Thickness.....5/8in |
|
Bottom Thickness...3/4in |
| MAIN PROPULSION |
Twin Perkins S6M 130 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 . . . Nickel Aluminium Bronze |
|
Pitch. . . . . .12.5" - 17" Reducing |
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Diameter . .17" |
|
Hand . . . . . .Left Hand |
| TAILSHAFT |
Material. . . .Monel Metal |
|
Diameter . . .1" |
| MAXIMUM SPEED |
20 Knots |
| TOTAL FUEL CARRIED |
65 Gallons |