Brooklyn Tugboat

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More Fenders Needed!

I'm thinking of putting more fenders on the Brooklyn.
They would be one aft by the double bollard!
Two forward of the very forward fender!

What do you think?
Should I add more fenders?
Or leave her as is?

I'd like some opinions?
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  1. figtree7nts
    Admiral
    Thanks Doug,

    I thought she looked a bit naked!

    I'll order some more fenders.

    But for now currently waiting.
    For a new 12 volt smoker and new 12 motor!

    I'm going to use the 6 volt smoker.
    And motor on the Douglas Greg build!

    Eventually I'll get the Brooklyn's Engine room right!🙄
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12 Volt Upgrade!

I have acquired a 12 volt smoker.
Now all I have to get is a 12 volt Motor!

I really don't like the performance of the 6 volt smoker.
I have in her at this time. It gives off less smoke!
Than the 12 volt smokers!

Yes, I realize it's a very expensive upgrade.
But well worth the cost!
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Another 12 volt Motor!

Today I ordered another 12 volt motor.
For the Brooklyn! Should receive it within a week!
I'll have the Brooklyn converted back to 12 volts.
By next weekend!
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12 Volt Upgrade!

Looks as if I'll be receiving my 12 volt motor by Monday evening!
Brooklyn should be back to 12 volts by Tuesday morning!
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12 Volt Conversion Completed!

I reinstalled Brooklyn's 12 volt motor.
Along with her 12 volt smoker!

Brooklyn's back to smoking the way she should!

Not sure why the 12 volt smoker.
Smokes more than the 6 volt smoker does!
But it does!
Now this smoker, I got.
smokes a beautiful brown smoke!
Not a white smoke as smokers usually do!
The brown smoke I like, I like it alot!

The brown smoke, reminds me of live Steam!👍
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Extra Fenders!

Today I ordered extra fenders!
I'm going to add four forward and two aft!
For a total of 7 Port 7 Starboard!

I might also be changing Brooklyn's Bow fender.
See I'll have three of the 160mm fenders.
That tie at either end!

I'm thinking of taking all three.
And tying them together.
And putting them at her Bow!
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Extra Battery!

Yesterday, I ordered an Extra Battery!
See Brooklyn is now running on 12 volts.
She will run for about 1.5 hours.
On one charge!
So, with a second Battery.
she'll run an extra 1.5 hour.
For a total of 3.0 hours! 👍
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3 hours or more of running time!

Today I received the second battery I had Ordered!
Now Brooklyn will have about 3 hours or more of running time!
I'm still waiting for some extra fenders and some cleats to arrive as well!
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