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August 21, 2000

Eymard Marine to Launch Triple Screw Pushboat

Gary Eymard, reports that his family firm will be putting their latest pushboat in the water on Tuesday August 22 from their yard at Harvey Louisiana. The 70x28x9.5-foot boat will be powered by three Cummins KTA19 M3 engines producing a total of 1800 HP. Each engine turns into a Twin Disc 5202 gear with a 6:1 ratio and turning 66x54inch four-blade stainless wheels. Gary Eymard reports that with a view to rising fuel prices, the centre engine has been set up with a shaft brake so that if a job only required 1200 HP they can shut down one engine to save on both hours and fuel.

Deck winches are a pair of Nabrico 40 ton electric over hydraulics loaded with 1.25-inch wire. Electrical power will come from two Cummins 4B3.9 powered 35 Kw gen sets. An M&M bumper system has been installed on the push knees and around the bulwarks. Accommodation is for six crew with washer and dryer, fully equipped galley and a six ton air condition/heater system. Following the launch the boat will be fitted out and put into service in mid-September. "We will work it alongside our two other boats but we also have it up for sale," says Gary of the new boat to be named the "Kallie C. Eymard".

For more information contact:

Gary Eymard
5009 Eighty Arpent. Rd. Marrero, LA70072
phone:504 340 1538 pager: 504 551 0797

For engine information contact:

Al. Heisler
Territory Sales Manager
Cummins Mid_South
110 E.Airline Highway, Kenner, LA 70062, U.S.A.
Phone: 504 465_3406

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