May 23, 2020 · Chichagof is a power scow, a salmon scow, a fish tender. The U.S. Army, who authorized a fleet of Seattle-built scows during World War II, designated them as “Barge Self-Propelled” or BSP.

Dec 27, 2007 · I worked on many power scows, doing everything from keel and planking replacements to rebuilding the burned out house of one. The bottom planking is mostly vg fir 3 1/2" X 7 1/2" fastened with 3/8" X 8" galvanized ship spikes.

Workers are caulking the rear of the boat and converting the cable steering to a hydraulic system. The power scow will be heading to Bristol Bay to tender salmon. (Bob Hallinen / Alaska Dispatch...

86'x26' wood shallow draft power scow, built in 1942 by Maritime Shipyards. Twin Cat 3406 mains rated at 275 hp. Port main new in 2018, starboard complete rebuilt in 2017. Recently gone through Gen sets include (2) Cat 3306 150 kw and Isuzu 20 kw. Packs 200,000# in 4 holds. 50 ton ammonia RSW system w/ new titanium chiller and condenser.

Feb 2, 2010 · I am planing to build 8 x 25 ft. power scow with 2 layers of 1/2 plywood on sides and bottom with a gentle riseing bow, a 14 hp perkins diesel, a 6 x 12 ft. cabin 6 ft. hi max. It will weigh about 2000 lb. About what speed can I expect with 14 hp.

22’X10’ Flat Deck Boat with Crane and Push Knees 8 ton Capacity. This small power scow is the perfect platform for moving big loads, in harbor diving and a multitude of other uses.

Mar 26, 2015 · By 1936, Red Salmon Canning Co. had five power scows, including the twin-screw Pipit. Powered by twin screws allowed her to turn around in her own length. She could make headway in 8-knot tides, and it took only two men to handle her. Clearly, a breakthrough had been made, and other packers eyeballed the homely girl.

Dale Hoppen with son Bodhi, on the bow of their power scow, Chichagof, fish tender, Boat Haven Marina, Port Townsend, 05/2020 Washington State, Puget Sound,

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Power Scow Dorothea. My last trip on her was in 1989 to Bristol Bay Alaska from Seattle. We stopped in False Pass Alaska to make a phone call from a pay phone. While away from the boat, it caught on fire in the engine room.