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Coastal Fishing Boat (Civilian Watercraft)

The fishing boat shown below is typical of those found on low tech planets with useful sealife. While a crew of six would be normal for this vessel, up to six additional crew members could be carried by 'hot berthing' (allowing use of each bunk by a crew member for only 12 hours out of 24), an uncomfortable and unpopular practice. At higher tech levels, a small auxiliary motor for harbor navigation is usually added.

CraftID: Coastal Fishing Boat, TL4, Cr49,920
Hull: 9/18/27/36, Disp=10, Config=4USL, Armor=4W, Unloaded=22.45t, Loaded=47.25t, Length=21.75m
Power: none
Loco: 1/2, Sails=60 sq.m., P/W=1.27, Speed=15kph
Comm: none
Sensors: none
Off:
none
Def:
-
Control: Mech*4
Accom: Crew=6 (Sailors=2, Fishermen=4), Bunks*6, Env=none, Subcraft=4*Stacking Dories
Other: Cargo=24.8kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=None, AcousticSig=None

Author: R.S.Dean