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MV Harvey

The MV Harvey is a ~40m research vessel with an extensive range (approximately 170km) built to reach the arctic in my career, and conduct various missions there without needing a resupply or refuel.

Based (very loosely) off the design of the real-life MS Cape Race http://mscaperace.com/en it is my first 'large' build, and has been a huge learning experience. I hope you enjoy playing with it as much as I do!

Features:
-Automatic Clutch/Gearbox/Idle/Throttle - All done through W/S
-360 degree Compass heading and heading hold - just point it and press lock!
-Separated electrical circuits - Each section of the ship runs on separate circuit breakers, so a trip on one won't knock out all of your power
-2 Rhibs - one for emergency, one for rescue/searching. Each has a maximum speed of about 35 knots, and a range of about 50km each.
-Large Cargo Bay - if you need to haul some things
-Deck Crane with Mag-all - To load/unload your large cargo bay
-Helipad (Helicopter not included) that can accommodate a SMALL sized helicopter
-Heated wet-deck for changing clothes in comfort in sub-zero degrees, or for quickly warming up after diving in freezing waters (please don't tread water all over the living quarters)
-GPS Map in the bridge
-Emergency flares and beacon


Pilot seat logic thanks to: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1702677354 (Just the W/S function, the clutch/gearbox are a separate self-built controller)

NOTES FOR USE:
- I have not resolved the wrap-around for due north on the compass bearing. If heading north I advise locking the heading a couple of degrees either side of 0.
-The RHIB outboards run the same throttle logic as the Harvey, but with signifcantly lower torque. If you throw them into reverse while moving they will stall out.
-If you drive more than 1.5km away from the Harvey the RHIBs despawn. Make sure to drive away in the direction the ship is facing, if you don't, the rear RHIB despawns first, and when you return you have to reattach it.
-There are no connectors on the helipad. I recommend using a helo with mag-alls on the skids to stay attached. There is an electric charger to keep it supplied from the ship though, and fuel pumps to refuel it.
- If you take it all the way to the arctic and are on around 20k litres of fuel, she will be a little tippy. She won't capsize.