C&C Marine Delivers Fourth Towboat in Canal Barge Series

C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the M/V Mimsy H. Lindner to Canal Barge Company, completing a four-boat series of 2,600-horsepower inland towboats for the New Orleans-based operator. The Mimsy H. Lindner follows the M/V Al Sloss, M/V Deborah H. Valentine and M/V Cabby H. Boone, all built by C&C's Belle Chasse shipyard since January.

The M/V Mimsy H. Lindner measures 87' x 33'-8" x 11'-3" inches and is outfitted for Subchapter M service on inland rivers, canals and intracoastal waterways. Two EPA Tier 4 Mitsubishi S12R main engines drive the boat through Reintjes WAF 665 reduction gears supplied by Karl Senner, LLC. Laborde Products supplied the main engines and generator sets.

Set against a 2,400-horsepower triple-screw boat, the C&C configuration puts more installed horsepower behind the tow on one fewer propulsion train, roughly 1,300 horsepower per shaft against about 800. Two engines, two gears, two shafts and two wheels instead of three of each means fewer components to service, more room to work in the engine room and fewer systems on the maintenance schedule over the life of the boat.

Accommodations include eight berths and joiner system from Kern Martin, selected for crew comfort and improved fire protection. GMENI