Model boat kit

US Coast Guard 44 ft Motor Lifeboat

Kit by Dumas

The Coast Guard's 44 ft self righting motor lifeboat appeared in the 1960s with twin 180 hp diesels and a speed of about 15 knots.

Kit 1203 is the all wood version, built plank on frame with balsa strip and die cut superstructure parts. At 3/4 in to the foot it is 33 in long and can be set up for twin motor radio control.

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