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Star of Jura - OB278


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Star of Jura - OB278

Star of Jura - OB278 up on the stocks at Fraserburgh Shipyard, Scotland on 28th August 2009.

IMO 9095503
MMSI No.   235040345
Call Sign   MPSP9

Owner/Operator: The Star Fishing Co Ltd - Oban, Scotland

Built: 2006-10 Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd - Whitby, UK
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk; Bulbous bow

Length Overall   19.000  
Length (Reg)   16.390  
Breadth Moulded   7.000
Depth   4.050
Gross   125  
Net   74

1 oil engine reduction geared to screw shaft driving 1 Propeller
Total Power: Mcr 448kW (609hp), Csr 380kW (517hp)
Service Speed: 10.00kts
Design: Caterpillar, Engine Builder: Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria, Illinois
1 x 3412C, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, Vee
12 Cy. 137 x 152, Mcr: 448 kW (609 hp) at 1800 rpm




    padraigring
    Oct 27 2009 12:50 AM
    Can anyone explain to me the function of the fins on the bow? seing them on more boats all the time.Cheers

    hound of the sea
    Oct 27 2009 02:06 AM
    prototype fins to slow down any pitching and rolling,think first boat was berlewen of padstow,the seem to work well.

    scallopslayer
    Oct 27 2009 02:22 AM
    yeah thats it.cause friction to help stability

    hound of the sea
    Oct 27 2009 02:33 AM
    thats what play lube is for mate.
    Close up of the bow fin on the Parkol web site @ http://s109678751.we...onstruction.jpg

    Regards

    Steve E.

    Adoration II
    Oct 27 2009 05:52 PM
    i the tingle stuff works a treat hound