Static boat CUX 87 KRABENCUTTER 1/33

Model Krabbenkutter Cux 87 - German Fishing Boat to Build (Billing Boats ref. 474)

Discover the Krabbenkutter Cux 87, a traditional German fishing boat faithfully reproduced by Billing Boats on a scale of 1/33.

Specialized in crab fishing, this type of vessel is emblematic of the North Sea coasts, where it has been sailing for decades.

Its typical silhouette and rustic charm make it a wooden model as authentic as it is enjoyable to build.

The Cux 87 weighs approximately 45 tons and is powered by a 200 horsepower diesel engine. Its complete equipment includes a cold room and a sonar for precise crab bank detection.

Its crew, consisting of three sailors and a captain, works in demanding conditions to harvest nearly 7 million kilograms of crabs along the German coasts each year.

Once caught, the crabs are cooked on board in boiling water, then sorted, prepared, and packaged for sale. This artisanal and rigorous fishing method illustrates the German maritime tradition, which Billing Boats has sought to highlight through this faithful and realistic model.

The Krabbenkutter Cux 87 model is designed for traditional all-wood construction, following the frame and plank method.

Each piece is finely cut for a perfect fit and quality finish. The kit includes all the necessary structural elements, deck details, fishing accessories, as well as typical masts and rigging of these vessels.

Main Features

• Reference: 474

• Model Name: Krabbenkutter Cux 87

• Ship Type: Crab Fishing Boat (Germany)

• Scale: 1/33

• Construction: Wood frame and plank

• Tonnage: 45 tons

• Actual Propulsion: 200 HP Diesel Engine

• Crew: 3 sailors + 1 captain

• Difficulty Level: Intermediate