Fluvial vehicles
It will be necessary to study the transportation capacity in function of the water course type such as the depth, speed, amount, etc. Just like in the case of a vehicle, make sure to always take replacements and tools, as well as a rope for towing, a rope for the embarkation, paddles, fuel tanks, oil, etc. Every day before going out, based on the itinerary that needs to get done, make sure to calculate the consumption in function of the potency of the motor, for example with twenty three liters, which is the content of a standard tank, the following navigation hours can be done:
- 40 CV maximum speed 1 hour. 15 - minimum speed 2 hours. 15
- 18 CV maximum speed 2 hours. 30 - minimum speed 3 hours
- 5 CV maximum speed 6 hours minimum - speed 11 hours
Animals Besides the mechanical vehicles, a prospector could see himself obligated to in addition use an animal for means of mobility, such as horses, mules, llamas and so forth. As far as the saddles, go along with the common ones used in the area; if there is not a veterinarian make sure that at least the animals do not have ulcers in the areas of contact with the saddle etc. As far as the care and feeding of the animals, the owner or guide will take care of that.
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