Ship Bitts 3D print model

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Human-designed 3D ship mooring bitts for seamless use in printing or modeling, with a secure water-tight seal that ensures reliable performance. This model expertly captures the intricate details of traditional bitts found on iconic ships like the USS Arizona/Pennsylvania, although variations can be seen worldwide. Bitts consist of carefully matched pairs of sturdy vertical wooden or metal posts meticulously crafted for optimal installation either onboard a vessel or along a wharf, pier, or quay. Their primary function is to provide secure mooring lines, robust ropes, and unyielding hawsers or cables with unwavering support. In traditional wooden sailing ships often referred to as cable-bitts, large vertical timbers are precision-mortised directly into the keel and utilized as a dependable anchor point for cables. Bitts undergo precise manufacturing and maintenance to prevent sharp edges that can lead to chafing and weakening of mooring lines, ensuring they remain an essential component in maintaining safe vessel docking practices.