Captain's Log: Cracked seam Update!

She has been sitting in the Domesticated Test Tank.
For 20.0 hours and she is dry as a bone!😁😁😁

Eureka, Tug Brooklyn is now repaired!
Now all I have to do. is Spray her bottom!
And just a few electrical repairs.
And she'll be ready for her spring Maiden Voyage!
Long awaited but, patients is a virtue!👍

Captain's Log:

Total of 24.00 hours in the Domestic Test Tank!

No water ingress, Engine room dry as a bone!👍
Will keep an eye on the Hull!

Mission Accomplished!😁😁😁

Captain's Log:

Well, I order new batteries for the Tug Brooklyn.
I placed the order about a week ago.
I received them last night!
Before I continue let me say this.
I was using the Batteries from Tug Serenity AKA Jersey City!

Those Batteries are 6 Volts at 2.5 Amps!
For a total of two!
I saw what I thought were the same battery.
Only at 6 Volts at 8 Amps. For a total of 12 Volts at 8 Amps!

Well the batteries are huge!
I had to take all of the Forward ballast out of Tug Brooklyn!
Even then she's a bit bow heavy.
But, I really want the extra Power!
Because Tug Brooklyn is a 12 Volt Tugboat!

Take a look at the Batteries side by side.
It's a good thing there's enough room in her forecastle!
I'm putting the Batteries end to end and they fit!

Oh, the Batteries weigh 6.5 LBS!😱

Captain's Log:

After careful consideration.
I have decided to use only one battery at a time!
This being 6.5 lbs. is way too much weight.
Her bow is too low to the waterline.
She get's thrown off by the weight.
So, one battery at a time will be used!

Now, having lowered the volts.
From 12 volts to 6 volts is a problem.
See her main motor and smoker.
Are 12 volts each!

So, now I have to replace.
The main motor and the smoker.
To a 6 volt system!

This is not so easy.
If any of you are familiar.
With Dumas and Harbor model products.
You know this ain't cheap!😭

Luckily, I will be selling both parts.
Together next month!
As both parts are in new condition!

I will then order a 6 volt main motor and Smoker!

Oh, each battery will give me about 1.5 hours of run time!
And that's not bad at all.....

NOTE:
I'm only losing $10.00 on the resale of her Motor and Smoker!

Captain's Log:

I hadn't inspected the new batteries.
I received for Tug Brooklyn!
But, on close inspection of the Batteries.
One of them came with a crack!😱😤😡

So, got in contact with the company.
I purchased the batteries from.
And will be sending both.
Batteries back for a refund!

Luckily, I was looking around and have found.
Lighter Batteries! Will be ordering those soon!

At half the price of the ones I sent back!

Captain's Log:

Well I found a 6 volt 8.5 amp Battery.
For my Brooklyn to use!

Just have to order her main motor and a new smoker!
Both of which will be at 6 volts!

Now, if I've done my math right!
And all I use is her main motor.
I would end up with about 2.5 hours of run time!
But, if I use her main motor and smoke.
I will end up with a little over 1.5 hours of run time!

I was lucky in that I have a buyer.
For her old 12 volt motor and 12 volt smoker!
They have about an hour of use!
Not exactly what I call used.
But, Have to sell as used equipment!

Captain's Log:

The right battery for the job!

I found a battery that volts and amp's are just right!
The most important thing the right weight!
The battery weigh's in at 3 lbs. 1 ounce.
Which is just right for the Brooklyn!
Give or take a once or two....
But, can be adjusted to trim the water line!

The battery is a 6 volt 8.5 amp battery.
Which will power Brooklyn for 2.5 hours.
Or 1.6 hours with her smoking unit on!

Brooklyn will run on 5.2 amps with the smoker.
Or 4.0 amps with out the smoker!

Unfortunately you live and learn.
I tried using the batteries from.
Serenity, she's 12 volts 2.5 amps!
This was no good, not enough power!

Also the 12 batteries weigh too much!

So, A 6 volt battery was the way to go!

Next is replacing the motor and smoker!

Am expecting the motor this morning!
Will soon order the smoker!

And again she will be completed.
For a spring launching!👍

Captain's Log:

I have decided to use 6 volts.
For the main motor and smoker!

I have ordered the main motor.
And have received it.
Waiting to order the smoker

I have removed the main motor and smoker.
Both of which are 12 volts!
I have put them to the side.
As I already have a buyer.
For both the main motor and smoker!

I'll be ordering the smoker this coming Friday.
I should then receive it by Monday afternoon!

Captain's Log:

Tug Brooklyn is now a 6 volt Model!
There’s actually no difference except for the voltage drop.
I have tested the new 6 volt motor and her new 6 volt smoker.
All is a go!

Patiently waiting for Spring!😎

This is a model by Harbor Models!
I'm contemplating building her!
She'll keep me busy for a few month's!

The model will be:
Scale: 1:32
Length: 35"
Beam: 10"
Weight: TBD

For now it's just an idea!

What do you think?