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Panamax Challenge – Lock Setup

Published by TheAdmin on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020

A "lock" made from a plastic "shoe box", with water levels marked with tape and marker on the side. The water is currently at the "low" level, with a demonstration "boat" floating the cargo and a quacky passenger.A "lock" made from a plastic "shoe box", with water levels marked with tape and marker on the side. The water is currently at the "low" level, with a demonstration "boat" floating the cargo and a quacky passenger.
A full testing setup, with "lock" and "bridge" . The water is at the "high" level, and the demonstration "boat" passes successfully under the bridge.A full testing setup, with "lock" and ruler "bridge" . The water is at the "high" level, and the demonstration "boat" passes successfully under the bridge.
Photos of a "lock" testing setup, to check boats for "Panamax compliance" (Click to enlarge)
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