Model boat Cux 87 Krabencutter 1-33 - Billing Boats

Model bois 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 at 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 about 45 tons and is powered by a 200 horsepower diesel engine. Its complete equipment includes a cold room and a sonar to accurately locate crab schools.

Its crew, consisting of three sailors and a captain, works under demanding conditions to haul nearly 7 million kilos of crabs annually along the entire German coast.

Once captured, 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 wanted to highlight through this faithful and realistic model.

The Krabbenkutter Cux 87 model is designed for traditional all-wood construction, using 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 the masts and rigging typical of these vessels.

Main features

• Reference: 474

• Model name: Krabbenkutter Cux 87

• Type of vessel: Crab fishing boat (Germany)

• Scale: 1/33

• Construction: Wood by frames and planks

• Weight: 45 tons

• Actual propulsion: 200 HP diesel engine

• Crew: 3 sailors + 1 captain

• Difficulty level: Intermediate