In the article we will take a closer look at one of the vessels of the technical, servicing and auxiliary fleet. Typically, ships of this type have a small tonnage. These are various tugs, since with a relatively short length they have excellent maneuverability and great stability. Such small vessels are used as protection of nature reserves, they carry out an inspection by the Rybnadzor. You can meet them in the service of border guards and customs authorities.
General information
It will be about the boat "Kostromich". This small ship has recently gained unprecedented popularity among lovers of both water recreation and fishermen. Many enterprising people are buying old ships, making major repairs, turning the interior into beautiful apartments, where you can relax in comfortable cabins, cook in a fully equipped kitchen.
The cost of commercially available boats "Kostromich", of course, is high - from one and a half million to two million rubles. However, it is still in great demand among entrepreneurs. Indeed, after reconstruction, it can be rented out and earn good capital from tourists and fishermen. Such a boat will pay off in a few years, and then there will be only net profit.
History of the vessel
The boat of the Kostromich type was created on the initiative of the Glavlesprom Central Design Bureau in the late forties of the last century. The official date of approval of the ship project is 1949. There are two modifications of this screw tug - T-63 and 1606. They differ significantly from one another. Next, we will take a closer look at two options for this vessel. Motor ships were built at the shipbuilding enterprises of Sosnovka, Kostroma and Rybinsk (previously called Andropov).
The original purpose of the vessels was as follows: work on timber rafting, towing non-self-propelled barges and ships, pontoons, transportation of goods weighing up to one and a half tons, groups of passengers (mainly timber rafting workers) in groups of up to 20 people.
However, after the launch of the Kostromich boats, they were actively used for service in the navy and border guard services. In civilian shipping, they were used as tugboats and crew boats.
These small ships have gained popularity in many shipping companies of the country, so a huge number of them have been produced over the years.
Description of the boat "Kostromich" project T-63
The ship of this type has a steel hull. This is a propeller vessel, the propeller is reliably protected from soil, driftwood, even when running aground, you can be absolutely calm, the propeller will not get damaged.
This project has a boat "Kostromich"the specifications are as follows:
- The overall length of the vessel is 17.5 meters.
- Width of the body - 3.78 meters.
- The class of the vessel according to the River Register is designated as "O".
- The type of boat has an official name: a single-deck screw tug with a developed forecastle and semi-recessed wheelhouse.
- The boat has a small draft, only 0.87 meters, so it is often used on shallow rivers and lakes of the country.
- Engine power is 150 horsepower.
- Diesel engine, type 3D6. However, many now install more powerful engines. Here, when buying, you need to pay attention to the technical characteristics described in the ads.
Description of the ship "Kostromich" project 1606
This ship also has a steel hull and a shallow landing, designed for transport and towing operations on rivers and lakes. This project was created in the Design Bureau of the shipbuilding plant in the city of Andropov (now Rybinsk). The length of the vessel is slightly less than that of the previous version - the T-63 boat, is 17.3 meters, with a width of 3.7 meters.
The speed that the boat has in free running reaches up to 20 km / h. At full speed, it can reach speeds of up to 14.7 knots. The displacement of the boat is 23.4 tons. Initially, 3D6N engines with a capacity of 235 horsepower were installed at the shipbuilding enterprise. Such boats "Kostromich" were produced from the docks of Rybinsk from 1972 to 1989. Most of these tugs were used for civilian purposes, but manyserved as PSKA (decryption - border patrol boats).
For the entire period of production of this model, more than 500 motor ships were built. These boats are of interest for fishing today. Not to mention the fact that such maneuverable and small vessels to this day are among the ships of the Black Sea Fleet. There is one of the motor ships of the Kostromich type of project 1606 at the base in Karantinnaya Bay in Sevastopol. He does the job of a crew boat every day.
Boat safety
Ships of the "Kostromich" type are perfect for safe recreation on the water. Tourists who rent a boat for fishing can be absolutely calm about their safety. Firstly, as mentioned in the article earlier, the ship's propeller is perfectly protected from damage, even if it gets stranded, you can not worry about its integrity.
The vessel is fully provided with life-saving equipment. This includes special equipment, life buoys and belts.
On each fishing boat you will find a fire corner, which has a hook, a box of sand, scrap metal, a felt felt, a large ax and, of course, buckets.
Also in the wheelhouse there is a sound siren and a large headlight that illuminates the area well even in fog. They can, if necessary, give a light and sound signal for help.
The crew of the boat "Kostromich" consists of 4 people who are trained in all the necessary skills to act in emergency situations. Passengers can be absolutely calm.
If you decide to buy such a vessel in your personaluse or rent it, you also need to learn all the safety rules on the ship, know how to act correctly in case of fire or the boat runs aground. This is of great importance for the safety of both crew and passengers.
Ship improvement
Currently, the craftsmen are installing advanced equipment, introducing new technology. This applies to navigational instruments and diesel engines. It would seem that they are simple boats for fishing, and after improvement they turn into a real mobile complex. Directly on board the boat you can use a laptop, the Internet, there is Wi-Fi. Using the latest technology, you can take all kinds of measurements, calculate the distance and the amount of fuel needed for a trip.
Naturally, the purchase of such ships is much more expensive than buying an old vessel with rusty sides and bottom. Then the new owner will still have to invest a certain, and considerable amount of money for repairs. Not to mention wasted time. And there are not so many masters who can perform such work qualitatively. There is always a risk that scammers will get caught, who will do the work carelessly, and take a decent amount of money.
And by buying a ready-made, improved model, you can immediately start using such a boat for fishing, transporting passengers or cargo, earning money and recouping the cost of invested finances. So decide for yourself what is better - to buy a ready-made ship and receivepleasure from the first days of use or independently repair and reconstruct navigation equipment and engines.
Major overhaul
Boats of the Kostromich type have large overall dimensions. Agree that the length of almost 18 meters with a width of 3.7 meters is quite an impressive size for a fishing boat. People who prepare a ship for sale or for business try to decorate both the interior of the ship and its exterior as beautifully as possible. Let's talk first about the decoration of a fairly spacious ship.
The ship has several separate cabins, a bathroom, drinking water is supplied through the pipeline, there is a ventilation system (windows) and heating.
Indoors
People who rent a boat for fishing want to spend a few days in the bosom of nature, but with all the conveniences of modern civilization. Some masters make a real "European-style renovation" of the premises, being in which you can feel at home. This includes comfortable bedrooms with wooden beds made of expensive wood and orthopedic mattresses, bedside tables and wardrobes for clothes.
When not fishing, you can watch TV or listen to music, connect with loved ones on Skype or post photos of your adventures on social networks.
Kitchen equipment must also be installed on a fishing boat. There is a stove, microwave, small refrigerator, a set of dishes forcooking, electric kettle or coffee maker.
You can eat at the table in the kitchen or in good weather on the upper deck. There are four or five portholes on each side of the ship.
The upper decks of the ship
There is a lot of free space on the upper decks on a boat of the Kostromich type. Many entrepreneurs ennoble decks by making wooden flooring from teak or Siberian larch. This not only makes the appearance more attractive, but also saves you from the heat of the metal deck on hot days.
The ship has spacious two decks. In front of the steering superstructure on the bow of the vessel, a table and benches are often installed for the convenience of fishermen or a cheerful company. Behind the cabin on the stern of the vessel there is also a spacious deck of the same size, but with a canopy. There you can sit in the evenings under an electric lamp or, in bad rainy weather, go fishing from under a canopy. It's convenient.
People who are engaged in the transportation of goods, this place is reserved for the storage of goods.
In closing
The article provides characteristics and a complete description of both the appearance of the ship "Kostromich" and its possible interior decoration. If you decide to buy a boat, then we hasten to please you: there are a lot of ads for sale, a large choice. This boat is popular with buyers.
