Configurations for deeper digging readily available - consult Ellicott. Hull Depth 2.44 m 8 ft. Minimum 2.4 m 8 ft. Digging Depth 57 m 187 ft. Digging Depth 44.2 m 145 ft.
Outboard pontoons are for flotation, ballast and storage of fuel.
Hull bottom plate is 3.75 in. The Control Center is designed for operator comfort and efficiency with all controls, gauges and instruments located on a non-glare, split bank control console with night lights. Dredge pump, engines, and reduction gear are mounted on a structural foundation that is an integral part of the hull. Cutter angle can be varied by inserting a reversible, bolt-in wedge piece, allowing proper cutter and suction feed for deep or shallow digging. The Ellicott designed hydraulic system features both fixed and variable volume, separate open and closed-loop circuits.