U.S. Coast Guard 44' - Rescue Boat 838mm

In 1963 the pleasure boating industry was booming with more new boaters than ever before. Unfortunately business was also booming for the Coast Guard with more boating accidents than ever before. They found their answer in their new 44 ft. self-righting Motor Lifeboat. Powered by twin 180 h.p. diesel engines, the boat could achieve speeds of 15 knots and in tests where it towed a 100 ton 95 foot patrol boat, she proved to be a decent little tug as well. Kit 1203 is the all wood version which features plank on frame balsa strip construction, with cleanly die-cut parts for construction of the superstructure. 39 cast fittings and a distinctive Coast Guard insignia decal top off this kit. 2335 is an upgraded heavy duty hardware kit for twin power with propellers going in opposite directions. Use two Dumas motors 2004 6V for classic scale realism.

Technical data:

Length [mm]: 838
Width [mm]: 241
Height [mm]: 400
Controlled functions: M(2),LK
Building intensity: S3
Difficulty pilotage: P1

Recommended equipment:

Motor: 2x Speed 500E (with water cooling)
Transmission: No
Speed control: 2x Graupner #2880 NAVY V30R
Propeller: 2-blades 30 mm #2830.30 a #2830.30L
Battery: 2x Nosram 7,2 V 2200 mAh NiMH
Servo: 1x HS-311
Radio: min. 2 channel