SPUD SYSTEM definition
SPUD SYSTEM. The vessel is fit with three (3) internal spudwells. Two (2) are located near mid-length on port and starboard sides, and one (1) is located on forward center line. The mid-length port and starboard spudwells are 22" square and the forward center line spudwell is 33" square. The vessel is fit with two (2) approximately 40' long 17" and 17" steel spuds, and one (1) approximately 60' long 17" x 17" square steel spud. Spuds are raised and lowered utilizing a three drum, single gypsy head spud winch of unknown manufacturer driving. Spud winch is driven by a General Motors, 4-cylinder, model 4-71 diesel engine through a torque converter and a system of sprockets and gears. DRAGLINE EQUIPMENT: The vessel is designed for dredging utilizing a deck crawler crane with a three-yard drag [ILLEGIBLE] bucket. The ster▇ ▇▇▇k is fit with an approximately 20' x 20' x 12" high timber mat to distribute the crane load. Secured on the timber mat is a crawler type crane.
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SPUD SYSTEM: The vessel is fit with three (3) internal spudwells.