Rockin' Tug

Rockin' Tug is a flat tugboat ride manufactured by Zamperla. The ride is manufactured in both traveling and park versions. It is the first of a line of new "halfpiperides". Zamperla's Disk'O is another popular ride from that "family". The difference is that the Rockin' Tug has a friction wheel, while the Disk'O is powered driven.

Design and operation

Twenty four riders are loaded into a tugboat shaped gondola, in six rows of four. The rows face into the center of the ride. The ride is driven back and forth along a track shaped in a concave arc, rocking back and forth. While this is happening, the entire tugboat rotates around its center.

The traveling version of the ride racks onto a single 28 foot trailer.

Variations

Several theme variations exist. The most common one is a

• UAE - Magic Planet, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. 24 Seater Rocking Tug. Stationary model.
• Australia - Two, a travelling model owned by Better Amusement Hire
  Dreamworld
• Austria - At least two travelling models (Grubelnik)
• Belgium - At least one travelling model
• Canada - One: Canada's Wonderland where it is known as "Lucy's Tugboat". A former Rockin' Tug was found at Galaxyland in West Edmonton Mall, named the "Rockin' Rocket", which closed in 2006.
• Germany - At least five: one travelling model (Schäfer), and at least four permanent versions in Germany (Kernwasserwunderland, Legoland)
• Tayto Park
  in the Eagle's Nest nearby Shot Tower
• Japan - At least one permanent version at Toshimaen Amusement Park, Tokyo. Acquired in 2005.^[2]
• The Netherlands - At least six: Rolling Stones at Drouwenerzand, Dolle Dobber at DippieDoe, Alpenrutsche at Toverland, Moby Dick at Deltapark Neeltje Jans and Koning Juliana Toren, Fogg's Trouble at Attractiepark Slagharen.
• New Zealand - One, a traveling model owned by Mahons Amusements^[3]
• Sweden - At least one: Lilla Lots at Liseberg.
• Switzerland - At least one travelling model (Lang)
• Woodlands Family Theme Park Devon, Timber Tug Boat at Thorpe Park, Sk8boarda at Adventure Island (debated - it's unknown if it's built by Zamperla or by the park itself), and Kontiki at Paultons Park
  .
• Waldameer Park (as SS Wally), SeaWorld San Antonio, Oaks Amusement Park and Santa's Village (as SS Peppermint Twist).^[8]

References

1. ^ "Better Amusement Hire - Family Rides". Archived from the original on 2006-08-22. Retrieved 2007-01-26.
2. ^ "お探しのページが見つかりません". Archived from the original on 2015-04-05. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
3. ^ "Mahons Amusements - Show Rides". Mahonsamusements.co.nz. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
4. ^ "Flamingo Land. Wild Animals, Wilder Rides - Kids Rides". Flamingoland.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
5. ^ "Attractions | Alabama Splash Adventure". Archived from the original on 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
6. ^ "Rockin' Tug - Six Flags over Georgia". Archived from the original on 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
7. ^ "Rockin' Tug - Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park". Archived from the original on 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
8. ^ "Amusement Park Rides at Oaks Park". oakspark.com. Archived from the original on 2001-04-11.

External links

• Zamperla page on Rockin' Tug
• Schwarzkopf.Coaster.net

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