Towboats
Towboat deck & mooring package
Double bitts with horns, roller buttons and kevels sized for the loads a towboat sees every shift — plus weathertight doors for the deckhouse.
The challenge
Push boats live on line handling. Bitts must stop wire riding up during a tow, roller fittings must change line direction without chafing, and deckhouse doors must stay weathertight on an exposed bulkhead.
What we supplied
- Double bitts with horns (UMC-2A, 40A, 491A) at the corners for controlled checking.
- Heavy-duty thru-deck fabricated roller buttons (UMC-200): stronger than cast and 25% lighter, with a smooth bollard that extends rope life.
- Small kevels and cleats along the gunwales for checking and mooring.
- Quick-acting and 6-dog weathertight doors built from ¼" plate to ABS and Lloyd's specifications.
The result
A deck layout built from proven, catalogued parts — easier to spec, easier to replace, and gentler on wire and synthetic rope.
Products in this project
Roller Buttons & Roller Chocks
Heavy Duty Thru-Deck Fabricated Roller Buttons
Kevels & Cleats
Kevels | 18" | Cast Steel
Weathertight Doors
Weathertight Door – Quick Acting Style
Weathertight Doors
Weathertight Door – 6 Dog Style
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