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Steam Tug - Seguin

Listed by Fishercat ·

Specifications

Boat Length
40" (101.60 cm)
Boat Weight
6kg (212 oz)
Motor Type
Brushed
Drive Type
Direct
Props
Single
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery mAh
5Ah (5,000 mAh)
Prop Type
4 Blade
Prop Size
70mm
Run Time
1.5+ hrs

Photos

About this boat

I need to take a better pic of this old boat - I built it in 1991, mimicking the box art, rather than making it realistic. Retired from running now, she had 5 channel radio control - including whistle, smoke and running lights. The hull has a coat of light glass under the varnish.

Also in the photo are 2 renovations projects I have not yet begun - a Midwest Jim Wilder and a Dumas American Beauty.

Comments

  1. Fishercat
    Master Seaman
    @GARTH neat! The Seguin was my second project and the waterproofing just wasn't good enough - even with a layer of 'glass on the outside. So, it kept warping and eventually the keel started turning gray under where the prop is. That's why I retired it. I may either fix it or do another at some point. I'm VERY fond of it.

    As to the Jim Wilder. When I found out that this kit existed, I wanted one very badly. But, I just couldn't find one. After I'd been searching for months, this one came up on E-bay only a few miles from me (and as you know, on our side of the pond, that's saying something!) so I ran out and grabbed it. It's a very creditable effort, and I would like to do something with it.

    Since that date, I found a New Old Stock JW in a hobby store in France, and had it imported! LOL So, I can do it both ways.
  2. GARTH
    Commodore
    I have both Sequin Built 1990 & Jimwilder tug later, also both see water every year. Sealed hulls with Spare Varnish and I used Roof Patch on the interior of the Sequin because I didn't know how to fiberglass.P/S I can still smell the Roof Patch aroma when I take the cabin off to change batteries
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