Towing and Recovery
I have added this section due to the popularity of using the Vac-U-Tug Jr. as a tow boat to set marks for sailing and more recently as a recovery boat. Consider this section when designing your recovery craft.
This is a showcase of general towing theory as well as examples of recovery rigging that works for different kinds of craft you want to recover with the Vac-U-Tug Junior. Submit your own working solution to your club's towing or recovery needs.
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| General Towing Theory.
A demonstration of three points of contact on the tug for towing and their affect on the tug's maneuverability. |
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| Sailing Marks
Easy and inexpensive to make yet are rugged enough to last several seasons. See how ODOM ATLANTA uses these. |
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| Recovering a Victoria Sail
Boat.
An effective catch bracket that uses the side stay to hold the tug and sail boat together.
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| Recovering a Soling 1 Meter.
With a prototype power upgrade, the Vac-U-Tug Jr. can wrestle a Ten Pound Soling 1M. Tug Motor Upgrade Kit shown. |
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| Recovering an EC-12 & CR-914
Damian has another idea on a versatile recovery arm for the tug. He installed the Tug Motor Upgrade kit to handle the larger boats.
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| Tug Motor Upgrade Kit needed for very large boats like the Soling. Click on the photo for more information. |
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| Recovering a Sea Plane!
A whole new market for R/C Scale towing services! |
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| Recovering an ODOM Sail
Boat.
After setting your marks, your tug can serve double-duty as a recovery craft with this bracket. The initial testing went well. Difficult to turn in one direction. Tug could use a little more power.
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| Texas Longhorn Lid
Designed by Jim in Wisconsin. Slips over the cabin to recover Kyosho Sea Dolphins.
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| Boat In A Box
Nice way to transport your tug from Michael M.
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| Retractable Arms
Retractable tow arms for sail boat recovery. Just an idea...
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| Towing Fast Electrics & Scale Boats. |  |
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| Ultimate Rescue Tug from Edgar in Puerto Rico. Here are some photos of the recovery of his 1/8 scale Miss Budweiser. Made from an aluminum frame covered with swimming noodles. |
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