Tug Repowered by C.R. Harbour Towing
C.R. Harbour Towing and Transportation LLC recently completed the repowering and refurbishement of 95-ft. tug Brandon C. Roehrig. The tug's original Cat D-398s were removed, and a pair of 3,300 hp Cat 3512Bs were installed, coupled to a pair of Haley DRV-1711 6:1 hydraulic reduction gears. Also fitted were a set of Bird Johnson 96 in. five-bladed New Generation work wheels. An articulating upper house pilothouse, with a 44 ft. height of eye, was added. The house folds down to give the tug an air draft of 34 in., thus allowing the tug to clear most of the lift bridges in the port of New York. A refurbished Markey tow winch, carrying 1,850 ft. of 1.75 in. wire, replaced a smaller Smatco winch. Other work included the remodeling of the living quarters, galley and pilothouse.
Haley DRV 1711 Hydraulic Gear Unit
Haley Marine Gears realizes that quality of product must be complimented with equal service quality to survive in today's ultra-competitive market. The company was recently involved with a job which allowed it to exhibit its prowess on both ends, resulting in a highly satisfied workboat customer in New York. One of CR Harbour Towing & Transportation's (Glen Cove, N.Y.) towboats was recently pulled from service so that it could be re-powered with CAT 3512B marine diesel engines. Chris Roehrig, CR's president, wanted to get the right propulsion gears and have them installed correctly the first time, thus averting more time out of service and lost money.
New York Boat Owner Calls Haley for Quick Response
One of the most basic equations for the owner of workboat is the old adage, "time is money." In fact, when that same workboat is in drydock, the formula is even easier: no work, no money. The more time needed for repairs, the less money that workboat can make. Chris Roerig, president of CR Harbour Towing and Transportation in Glen Cove, N.Y., understands the equation. So when one of his company's towboats was pulled from service for repowering with CAT 3512B diesel engines he wanted to get the right propulsion gears and get them installed correctly without any waste of time. That's when he called Haley Marine Gears. An original equipment manufacturer…
