LK Mitchell - Falmouth Pilot Boat - Nelson 56 - A Powerboat Delivery from Falmouth to Campbeltown
30 November 2024 · 16 min · 13K views · Milford Haven
What this video covers
The L.K. Mitchell, a 56-foot Nelson pilot boat, is undergoing a delivery voyage from Falmouth, United Kingdom, to Scotland.1:17 The vessel maintains a cruising speed of approximately 12 knots with a fuel consumption rate of 100 liters per hour, powered by two Scania engines producing 500 horsepower each.2:17 These engines are detuned for reliability, allowing for continuous operation.8:42 The boat features a central weight distribution with fuel tanks located under deck plates to minimize rolling in heavy seas.9:11 Navigation equipment includes dual Racor fuel filters per engine, allowing for filter changes while underway.9:28 The wheelhouse contains a chart table, a bunk, and adjustable dampening chairs.7:07 On deck, the vessel is equipped with MOB davits, life rafts, and a manual windlass for emergency anchoring.11:02 The delivery route includes stops at Milford Haven and Holyhead, where the crew utilized a derelict fishing vessel for mooring due to storm damage at the local marina.12:39 The voyage concludes with a final leg toward the Scottish coast.13:32
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